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Moosehide: Beginnings and Endings Photos by Dan Davidson
in this Issue Yukon Girls Rock Camp p. 2 Midnight Dome Race p. 6 DCMF #38 p. 7 23 Yukon girls got a crash course See who placed in the annual A little drizzle did nothing to in the art of making noise. Five midnight dome walking/running dampen the spirit of revelers at youth bands played the DCMF race! Dawson City's 38th Annual Music Mainstage on Saturday Festival!
See and Do 2 Seeds of Change at DZCC 5 History Hunter: KMR 9 Scots of the Yukon 18 MHG Photoset 3 Inspired Living 6 International Outhouse Race 11 RCMP Blotter Tales of a Southerner in the North 3 Jewish Influence on Gold Rush 8 TV Guide 12-16 Klondike Sun's New Office Manager 19 Uffish Thoughts: Fibre Optic Solution 4 Art with a Klondike Focus 8 20 years Ago In the Sun 17 City of Dawson Notices 20 P2 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 THE KLONDIKE SUN
Second Annual Girls’ Rock Camp Doubles in Size Community Calendar
Meetings IODE DAWSON CITY:
Meet first Wednesday of each month at ROYALhome of CANADIAN Janice Cliff LEGIONat 7:30 p.m. BRANCH For info #1 :call Janice Cliff, 993- 2908. Recess for summer July-October. Meet first Thursday Story and Photo PIONEEReach month WOMEN at Legion OF THE Hall YUKON (3rd and: King St.) at 7:30 p.m. Contact Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. By Dan Davidson creating Band Merch, Poster “The Girls Rock Camp Meet third Thursday each Design, DIY Event Planning, performance on the main month at 7:30 p.m. at Legion Hall. Contact Myrna Butterworth, Stage Presence, Women in stage Saturday afternoon Dawson993-5353. RecessCity Community for summer June, Library July and Aug. If you had just six days to get Media, Mental Health and was an absolute highlight for REGULAR HOURS ready, and you had never done Wellness, Zines & Art, Glam me personally,” said festival any of the things you would & Attitude Photo Shoot, producer Emily Ferrell. Chamber of Commerce: Monday to Friday, noon - 6:30 p.m. have to do before, could you Costuming, Recording & Making “I think Rock Camp is doing learn the rudiments of playing a Scene. very important things for young CHAMBER MEETINGS: an instrument, form a band By Saturday afternoon, the women in the territory and Regular meetings on the second with four other people, write a second day of the Dawson City putting all that good stuff on Wednesday of each month at the Downtown Hotel. song together and get it ready Music festival, the five bands stage is so rewarding and so fun Town Council to perform in front of a large were ready, decked out to to see.” audience at the Dawson City perform on guitar, bass, drums “Rock Camp was twice as COUNCIL MEETINGS: Music festival. and keyboards, and sporting big this year,” said assistant There is no longer a fixed routine That’s what 23 girls, aged group names like Northern Girls, producer Devon Berquist, who schedule of Council and Committee of the Whole (COW) meet- from 8 to 18, brought together Sonic Boom, The Shy Five, The helped to introduce the idea ings. Check the Post Office or the City of Dawson website for in Dawson City from Old Vibes and Midnight Wolves. here last year. long range planning. Crow, Pelly Crossing, Faro, The benches and bleachers It’s a movement that has Next Council Meetings are August 16 and September 13. Whitehorse and, of course, were packed for their sprung up across North America, Next COW meetings are August 9 and 30. Dawson, had to do to succeed in performances, as they opened and has migrated here to the second annual Girls’ Rock with the camp theme song, Dawson with a little help from Camp. performed their own new tunes the folks in Alaska, who have a Aside from just learning to and closed with a final mass bit more experience with the perform, workshops for the group number, including their program. Yukongirls included dedicated such topics as toadult full mentors participation in the mix. in National Inquiry YTG Press Release
al Roundtable on Missing and we hope that this inquiry helps WHITEHORSE (August 3, Murdered Indigenous Women the process of healing contin- 2016) —The co-chairs of Yu- and Girls in February 2016. The ue,” Anderson said. kon’s advisory committee on co-chairs also led a Yukon del- Families and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Aborigi- egation to the National Round- missing and murdered Indig- nal Women and Girls welcome table that same month. From enous women and girls had today’s announcement on the these two events, collaborative an opportunity to participate National Inquiry into Miss- work continues to create Yu- in pre-inquiry consultations ing and Murdered Aboriginal kon-made solutions to the high with Minister of Indigenous Women and Girls and remain levels of violence against Indig- and Northern Affairs Carolyn committed to working in part- enous women and girls. Bennett in January 2016. The nership with governments and “Like so many Canadians, we co-chairs also made a joint sub- organizations across Canada to are pleased that Canada will mission during the pre-inquiry ensure that the inquiry is truly hold a national inquiry into process to ensure that the de- national in scope and reflects what has happened to our sto- sign of the inquiry is national the realities of Yukon. len women and girls. Yukon is in scope while recognizing the “The prevalence of violence prepared and we will be fully unique history, culture and re- against Indigenous women and engaged in the long-awaited alities of the North, and Yukon girls is a national tragedy that federal inquiry. We must pre- in particular. requires a collective approach vent these tragedies from con- “Violence prevention and en- involving multiple stakehold- tinuing and provide the families suring the safety of Indigenous ers,” Minister responsible for with some measure of peace,” women and girls is an impor- the Women’s Directorate Elaine Bill said. tant issue facing all Canadians,” Join us at the Keno Lounge “As the inquiry commission- Minister of Justice Brad Cathers and enjoy your favorite craft brew or specialty Taylor said. “Building on the work of the Yukon Regional ers listen to the testimonies said. “We look forward to sup- martini on the best patio in Dawson City! Roundtable on Missing and from the families of missing and porting the work of the national Keno Lounge is open 2:00pm – Midnight Murdered Indigenous Women murdered women and girls, we inquiry and working collabora- Belinda’s Restaurant is open 6:30am – 9:00pm and Girls, today’s long-awaited will continue to bring a strong tively with Yukon families, Ab- announcement represents an- and united voice in support of original women’s groups and all other important step towards the families of Yukon’s missing levels of government.” finding answers and solutions and murdered Indigenous wom- Learn more: National Inquiry to this grave issue.” en and girls. We will ensure that into Missing and Murdered Minister Taylor, Kwanlin Dün the messages we heard at the Indigenous Women and Girls – Belinda’s is closed from 2pm - 5pm First Nation Chief Doris Bill Family Gathering, at the family Government of Canada website (800) 544-0970 | westmarkhotels.com and Yukon Aboriginal Women’s meeting with Minister Ben- Council president Doris Ander- nett and at the Yukon Regional son co-chaired a Yukon Region- Roundtable are delivered, and THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 P3
More scenes from the Moosehide Gathering Photos By Dan Davidson
There will be full coverage of Moosehide in our next issue.
Tales of a Southerner in the North
Story & Photos By Noémie Fortin three weeks and learn about works at the other end of the curatorial work and gallery country. Next, I was intrigued operations in a different setting. by the KIAC outreach activities Before coming up north (and So far, this story is pretty that engage public interestThe west), everyone I knew who conventional: a student wants Naturalin contemporary & The Manufactured arts. Also, ever came to Dawson told me to develop her abilities in the questions asked by all sorts of crazy stories about her field of studies, and asks the many characters that shape her university for support. strongly resonate with ones I the townscape in the manner The unconventional part is hope to develop through future of legends. Even though I did the particular setting of this professional endeavours: site- not believe them at first, (who internship: a remote northern specific and environmental would believe that some guys town with 1,500 citizens in art practices, and interactions just started digging in the Pit the winter (a number that between artists and parking lot to find gold?) I can doubles during the summer); communities. Plus, I was now see how weirdly awesome where the summer sun does curious to see by myself if all Lucky me, I got to Dawson all the way to Tombstone. After this place is after only a week as not sleep; where the parties are these stories were true or if it right before the Moosehide crossing a river and hiking four a “Cheechako”. endless and the wilderness is was only part of the myth of the Gathering. It turns out sitting at hours in the tundra, we set up It all started about a year ago, omnipresent; where the arts North! night around the sacred fire and camp and had one of the most back in Sherbrooke (QC), when and crafts are appreciated The real adventure began on waiting in lines for boat shuttles beautiful views I have ever seen. I heard about an experiential and practiced by many. And the plane to Whitehorse. As guarantees a person will meet In between all that, I learning opportunity at Bishop’s on the corner of 2nd and I was just coming back from awesome people. In only three experienced two epic nights at University. The B.E.S.T. Project Princess stands KIAC and its a six month trip in Europe, days I shared a feast with many the Pit, went to Diamond Tooth helps students learn outside ODD Gallery: the place that I’m used to air travel, but not people, sitting with elders who Gerties for a good show and a bit the classroom and determine has welcomed me to work and even a Ryanair flight in the had great stories; I learned of gambling, met many inspiring their career paths. As a third learn, absorbing myself in the world could have prepared basic beading techniques; I creative people, and had a year student pursuing a double lead-up to the two installations me to the pleasant experience The Natural & The attended workshops about poutine at Klondike Kate’s that Honours in Fine Arts and Art and guest lecture event that of flying Air North. I mean it Manufactured, traditional medicine and craft was as delicious as one at home. History, I hoped to find an makes up is pretty unsettling the first work with sheep-horns; and so According to the town’s internship where I could learn 2016. time you have a good meal much more. website: “Dawson is a magical more about curatorial work in So, I did not really answer 35,000 ft in the air (salmon Around the sacred fire I also place that is easy to love and contemporary art. After some the question: Why Dawson? and wild rice, for free?!). After met two Swiss guys who had difficult to leave.” If everything research, I realized such a First, I strive to broaden my spending my first evening in just arrived at Moosehide, after goes as planned I will be leaving thing did not exist and went on cultural horizons beyond the Yukon visiting a sheep a two-week journey down the on August 16, but you can be to “create” one. With the help the Quebec scene and gain farm somewhere along Annie river from Whitehorse. Two sure you’ll see me again. of my mentor in this project, I a more comprehensive Lake Road, and sharing a sauna days later, with a sign in hands wrote a proposal to the ODD understanding of the Canadian followed by a (quick) swim and our thumbs up, we left Gallery of the Klondike Institute and international art scenes, in the cold river with two Dawson for the wilderness of of Art and Culture (KIAC) not to mention seeing how Quebecers I met on the plane; I the Dempster Highway, going to come in Dawson City for a contemporary art gallery was on my way to Dawson City. P4 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 THE KLONDIKE SUN OPINION Uffish Thoughts: In seach of a fibre-optic solution Roache's Corner by Mike Roache By Dan Davidson
In a parody of Scrooge’s rant They call this combination about the poor, I find myself of the real and the virtual It has become an all too chanting, “Have they no maps? augmented reality, though familiar story. I wake up in Have they no written direc- some of the stupidity I’ve read the morning, check my list of tions? Have they not inquired about in the few short weeks things to work on, find that about where it might not be that it’s been available suggest one or more of them needs as safe to dig?” that it might aptly be called little bit of Internet research, Well, if they have, they Darwin’s Revenge or the Silly fire up the laptop after break- didn’t listen, didn’t take notes Suicide Game. fast, and find that my chosen and forgot to look at the maps. Anyway, Pokémon crea- search engine is spinning I realize that a lot of these tures have an affinity for mindlessly and taking me no- cables went into the ground certain habitats, according to where. before GPS technology be- Wikipedia; there are water The house Wi-Fi signal is came ubiquitous, but you’d types and plant types, ceme- strong, so that means the mo- think someone would have tery types (according to some dem isn’t giving it anything to tagged these things by now. stories) and memorial types. work with. Its lights are blink- There must be some sort Why not get the Niantic and ing, but there’s nobody home. of ground penetrating radar Nintendo companies to de- I reset it anyway, because the that could map out the line sign a Pokémon species with tech at the NWTel help line is of the disturbed earth ahead an affinity for underground going to ask me about that and of the arrival of the heavy cables? There could be dif- other minor technical things equipment and stop the blade ferent types for power lines, that I can do in my sleep after before it makes the unkindest fibre-optic and old fashioned years of practice. cut of all. cables. Skilled players could If it’s what I suspect it is, At this point in I return to be hired by construction com- then a recorded message is the notion I jotted on a Stickie panies to play the game in going to confirm my suspi- (a virtual post-it note) earlier advance of the actual projects cions after I call the help line in the day. and mark the locations of the number. Today, however, I get Perhaps the answer lies in cables as GPS coordinates on a different message, a very the recently burgeoning craze Google Maps displays, upload- unhelpful apology that not of Pokémon Go, that blend ing this information to the even this service is available of real and virtual worlds in project foremen (forepersons? at this time. which smartphone users be- Has that happened yet?) and I work on some material come even more mindlessly thus helping to avoid the in- that I have at hand already enslaved to their devices convenience to customers that and begin to make mental while in search of pocket so many of us suffer with so notes for this column. monsters to capture at sites in often these days. Later on we all learn that the real world. If you’ve seen Oh well, at least we made it it’s another cut cable, that people talking or texting put- to the national news broad- once again someone has failed ting themselves in jeopardy or casts. Hopefully the item to learn what they needed to being oblivious to the world didn’t scare away any tourists. avoid while doing construc- around them, apparently you tion or road work, and once ain’t seen nuthin’ until you’ve again the entire North has encountered a herd of Poké- beenWe blackedwant out.to hear frommon you Go! players.
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THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 P5 Seeds of Change: Reconciliation means “Engagement” Story and photos by Josée Bonhomme light-receiving positive energy. Centre’s Manager, explains: Underneath it all, we’re free”, “The exhibit runs through Sept. An important multi-media Chamberlain explains with a 15, but Faye Chamberlain’s exhibit, which is excellent proud smile. red tape dress will be sent to in its message and quality, Chamberlain is of Mi’kmak/ Whitehorse on Sept. 1 as part is now Seedson at theof Change: Dänojà Zho Acadian (Métis) descent and of a larger exhibition. It has ReconciliationCultural Centre till September has lived in the Yukon for many been requested by the Yukon 15th. “ years. Aboriginal Curatorial Collective ” aims to engage “I had three weeks to come to be part of an exhibit from the whole community and up with the truth, a statement,” Sept. 28-30 with Yukon its international visitors she says of her work. “Glenda College.” in the acceptance and Bolt phoned, planted the seed Bolt the co-curator of the recognition of First Nations’ and I went to work, I only had exhibit, says it has been children’s experiences weekends available. It was a popular. at residential schools, connection of big events in my “People come two-three especially as it affected local life. My Mi’kmaq mom passed times, to get the full video and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizens, away in December, 2015. audio experiences.” for the sake of advancing I sat with my experiences, Fran Morberg-Green is reconciliation in the the shared stories, and also a co-curator. Her own community and the country. produced automatically and contribution to the exhibit,Wishing Much progress has been made spontaneously. My genealogy Stonescreated with her husband in Thehealing, Seeds conversing of Change and research gave me confidence Daniel Green, is the “ understanding. and a stronger sense of ” sculpture, a thought- exhibit tradition.” provoking and engaging piece. is an outreach and community She adds, “…it’s important It is positive and simple, but engagement event. Work to recognize Bo Yeung’s strong in its purpose and started on rectifying injustice catalyst role in the exhibit. It meaning. It grounds one to about 20 years ago when the was her vision that facilitated the earth to understand and first complaints were filed in the displays and artists’ stabilize., the Supreme Court (by Yukon contributions to represent “The exhibit has been First Nations/Taku River our understanding of received with open hearts,” Tlingit citizens). The class Reconciliation.” Bolt adds. “Comments we’ve action lawsuits were enabled, The dress Chamberlain had from visitors in the guest where thousands have been designed is an art piece to book have expressed gratitude compensated for abusive look at for hours; it is so full of for the positive learning treatment they received from subtle meanings. It is decorated experience. The Cultural Centre authority figures, as children, with traditional and thought- is here to celebrate and share across Canada. provoking accessories. A the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in people’s In 2007, a related hand-out helps to grasp some story. national exhibit hosted concepts. It’s good to sit in the “We aim to engage Tr’ondëk Faye Chamberlain's "Red Tape" dress is a thought-provoking art piece, with by Dänojà Zho exhibit chair(s), listen to 116 podcast Hwëch’in citizens and the local rich cultural values. “Where are the Children?” hours of heartfelt honest Dawson population, but also included a locally created stories, and to engage oneself in international visitors from all Join the conversation! scrapbook “Finding our Way the process while admiring the over the world. Our message is Write a letter to the Sun! Home”. The scrapbook project red tape dress, with the mighty well understood and Seedsreceived. of Attn: Editor is an account of Tr’ondëk Yukon river as the backdrop. ChangeWe worked with the K’änächᶏ Box 6040, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0 Hwëch’in citizens’ experience Visitors can add their group closely for the Or e-mail us at [email protected] of residential school and impressions and comments to a exhibition, to make sure was big step along the healing scroll that will later be offered our message is authentic and path. The project was a the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in as a relevant.” collaboration between the proof of mindful reconciliation Drop your cell phone, @KlondikeSun K’änächᶏ group of Survivors, by people from all over turn off your computer, and with support from Sharon the world, along with local give some thought to what Moore, Chris Clarke and many residents. “Reconciliation” means to you. others. The book is available Glenda Bolt, the Dänojà Zho at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre for $25.00 – a very good value. The original scrapbook is on display again after nine years. Voices of those who participated in the project reflect upon how far they have come since that time, inviting us to reflect as well. Faye Chamberlain’s piece, entitled “Cutting through Red Tape”, with all its implied messages, is explosive. The elegant dress was painstakingly crafted of red duct tape. A subtle lining made of bedsheets with a butterfly print is hidden underneath. “The words on the back of The original scrap book for the Finding our Way Home project (2009) is part the dress, on the fringes, are of the Seeds of Change exhibit. negative, dark energy, but the words on the front are all P6 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 THE KLONDIKE SUN
Midnight Dome Race Draws total of 61 participants Inspired Living Month of August News,
Making a difference matters. Size doesn't matter. Colour doesn't matter.
Story and Photos By Dan Davidson utes ahead of 24 year old Logan Female 18-39 - Anne Cross, 33 Boehmer, also of Dawson, run- (1:18:26); Masters Female 40 – ning in the 18-39 category. 54 - Wendy Cairns 50 (1:01:58); It could be that the morning Jessica Kaiser, from Co- Senior Masters Female 55+ Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each after the Friday night to 2 a.m. chrane, Ontario, was the fast- - Janet Helton-Johnson, 65, of us can work to change a small portion of events. It is from first evening of the Dawson est woman, at 41:33, but it’s im- (1:32:27). numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human City Music Festival isn’t the pressive that 28 of the runners The rain, which plagued "Each time a man standshistory up for is an shaped. ideal, or acts to improve the best of times to hold the Air finished in under an hour. the weekend, held off for the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny North Midnight Dome Race Following Cairns in the duration of the run, though ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different from downtown, at the corner walking group were Dawson’s there was dense fog about 2/3 centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which of King Street and Third Av- Isaac Dube (14 yrs) and Teresa of the way up the road. The can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” enue, to the top of the Midnight Procee (15 yrs), Barbara Ri- Dome was clear and sunny, Dome, but that’s the tradition mensberger (43 yrs) from Swit- but Dawson was completely Mo's Message: Size~Robert Doesn't F. Kennedy Matter; Impact Does here, and people do seem to re- zerland, and Ryan Stewart (37 obscured by low clouds most spect it, just as they respect the yrs) from Burnaby. Other walk- of the time and the only clear 7.2 kilometre hike. ers hailed from Whitehorse, views were of the Yukon River The walking group as- Abbotsford and Vancouver. going north. Recognized thought leaders - Martin Luther King Jr., Rick sembled beside the Old Post Following Amos and Run Dawson posted re- Hansen, Gandhi and Oprah are big names, big celebrities, big Office and Madame Tremblay’s Boehmer in the overall runner sults and thank yous on their difference makers. around 9:30, and if they set results were Travis Cummings Facebook page. It is tempting to believe little ol' me couldn't make a worldly off up the hill a few minutes and Jessica Kaiser, both from “Thanks to everyone who impact like they have. They are special. They are big. They are later than advertised, there is a Cochrane, followed by Michael came out and participated in Therelegendary. was only I couldn’t one Mother possibly Teresa, do what one they Nelson have done.Mandela and only one you. slogan about Yukon Time that Ross (Whitehorse), and Evan the 2016 Air North Midnight needs to be honoured some- Bugden (Morden, MB). Other Dome Race. We had a good times, though perhaps not the runners came from Kelowna, turnout, epic views from the way it’s intended. Switzerland, Regina, San Fran- top and the rain held off. Spe- The truth is - ordinary people who make a difference don’t There were 14 of them, 10 cisco, Kingston, ON, Vancouver, cial thanks to the Canadian need to be famous, lead an historic movement or have wealth women and 4 men, and Wendy Prince George and Denmark. Rangers and Conservation Of- to make an impact - they just see a need to do something. Cairns looked like a winner Race officials also break ficer Kirby Meister and to all of from the very beginning of the down the results by category. our volunteers who are work- Who are the difference makers? trek up Mary McLeod Road. Runners list as follows: Junior ing and helping out with Mu- She would cross the finish Male - Jack Amos; Junior Fe- sicfest and still made the time Ordinary people who create positive change in the lives of line at the top of that last steep male – Sofia Bond (1:02:25); to make our race possible.” others. Ordinary people who cause movement. Ordinary people who set an example. stretch 1 hour and 1.58 min- Open Male 18-39 – Logan The Rangers and Junior utes later, not that long after Boehmer; Open Female 18- Rangers patrol the route and Think of someone who makes a real difference in your life. Are the fastest runner. 39 – Jessica Kaiser; Masters look for stragglers. There are they famous --- to you? How could that be? Well, the Male 40-54 – Jeff Bond (44:38); several rest and water stops runners started about half an Masters Female 40-54 - Leyla along the route. This year, a Think of ways you can make a difference. They don't need to hour after the walkers, and Weston (1”02:46); Seniors Mas- black bear has been active be big, world-famous, or change the course of history. They 47 of them hit the trail about ters Male 55+ - Fredy Rims- within range of the Dome Road just have to reflect your value, significance and influence. 10:02. 15 year old Jack Amos berger (45:35). and so conservation officers of Dawson was in the front of The breakdown of Walk- were alert for potential prob- Yes, I am only one. No, I can not do everything...but I can do one the pack from the beginning ers is: Bantam Female under lems. thing...ITo Your can Brilliant make a difference.Success, and would eventually post the 13: Kimowin Lavallee, 11 “The top male and female fastest time at the top of the (1:39:35); Junior Male 14-17: finisher in the run and walk hill, running the race in 35:24, Isaak Dube (1:02:11); Junior category will receive a free making him the fastest in the Female 14 – 17: Teresa Procee flight thanks to the generosity race and in his 14-17 category, (1:11:39); Open Male 18-39 - of Air North.” somewhat more than two min- Ryan Stewart (1:18:23); Open Mo Caley-Verdonk,
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We are a mature government employed (Northern Airports Duty Manager) couple looking for rental accommodation in Dawson City. Will also consider housesitting Clockwise from top left: (1) Wendy Cairns looked like winning walker from the very start. (2) 15 years opportunities. Kindly contact us at old Jack Amos led the runners pack. (3) The finish line comes at the end of a steep dirt climb. [email protected] THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 P7 DCMF Number 38 had some problems to overcome Story by Dan Davidson Photos by Dan Davidson, Chris Healey and Aaron Woroniuk
This year’s Dawson City Mu- sic Festival started out with a couple of major logistical prob- lems well before the lineup was finalized. The first one was the loss of the Minto Park Concession building to last September’s Clockwise from top left: 1. (DD) Terra Lightfoot fire. It had been the home of 2. (DD) Major Funk, 3. (CH) Chris Connelly of Hot the performers’ hospitality Panda at the mainstage. 4. (CH) Twitchgrass plays lounge for decades and it was to beer tent revelers at the community stage. 5. gone. A new building was in the (AW) Hän Singers celebrate traditional songs and planning stages, but it was not regalia. 6. (CH) Polyglot Pierre Kwenders with a going to be ready in time for vibrant performance at the mainstage. this July’s event. They ended up substituting another tent/can- opy and that worked out well. The second blow was the loss of a performance venue, as Parks Canada shut down the Palace Grand Theatre for some essential repairs and upgrades. Early on, this meant cancelling the pre-festival concert that has been the successful pre- lude to the festival for the last several years. No other place in town could handle that capac- ity of crowd. There were other venues that could absorb some of the mini-concerts on Saturday and Sunday, and so St. Paul’s Angli- can Church and the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Ballroom were pressed into extra service. Both are ad- mirable venues, the latter usu- ally reserved as an emergency backup when the weather shuts down the outdoor events at the Waterfront Park Gazebo. Parks Canada still wanted to contribute to the event’s suc- cess, so it made the big event tent behind the Commissioner’s Residence available as a mess tent facility for feeding the per- formers. Friday morning brought its own problems, courtesy of the weather. Performers who one sound good. before the 4 p.m. starting time. performers and groups, using “People seemed to stay for the had risen in Whitehorse at It was clear (or perhaps They did. all the previously mentioned music and be engaged with the 4:30 a.m. to catch the early “foggy” would be more apt) It rained that night as well, locations plus the Dänojà Zho music.” Air North Flight didn’t get to that the usual Gazebo opening which perhaps contributed to Cultural Centre and, thankful- The festival sold 900 tickets leave for Dawson until around mini-concert on Friday was the fact that the Main Stage ly, the Gazebo, when it was dry this year, and then provided 2 o’clock that afternoon. Friday not going to be possible. Mist tent was already filling nicely enough, which it was, on both quite a few more passes to the sound checks were somewhat was heavy, and hard rain was when a lean but lively edition days, even though there was volunteers (70 names listed truncated prior to the evening intermittent. KIAC was readied of the Hän Singers arrived on more rain in the evenings. on the program) and sponsors Mainstage Tent opening, but from early on in the day as the stage to sing the “Welcome The Beer Garden, at the fes- (about 60 listed). the sound crew provided yeo- producers hoped that the three Song” and some other tunes to tival grounds, has had its own The festival gathered power man service and made every- acts on the bill would arrive begin the evening’s lineup. Six small stage for the last few slowly this year, but built up to Open daily other acts kept the tent jump- years, and it was home to local a good head of steam. for Breakfast and Dinner ing until 2 a.m., and who knows performers from 5 to 7 both “We were a little bit con- how many other people tuned days. cerned at one point,” said fes- Continental Breakfast Buffet into CFYT-fm radio or DCTV’s Mini-concerts at KIAC and tival producer Emily Ferrell. 7.00 am – 10.00 am Channel 12 to catch the music, St. Paul’s overlapped the first “Tickets sales were a little Dinner 5.00pm – 10.00 pm which varied from indie-rock few acts on Main Stage each slower the week or two lead- to old time blues-rock to World evening and then there was an ing up to the festival, but they (867) 993-6860 Music and rap. additional surge at the tent af- picked up certainly before.” On Saturday and Sunday ter 10 on Saturday and 9:30 on [email protected] there were eight workshop Sunday. sessions (best described as “The tent was very busy all semi-structured jam sessions), three nights,” said assistant and 15 concerts by individual producer Devon Berquist. P8 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 THE KLONDIKE SUN Remembering the Jewish Factor in the History of the Gold Rush Story and Photo By Dan Davidson stampeders made it to the “research has now spawned the The exhibit includes the 7 foot the same Grauman’s Chinese Klondike during the Gold Rush, three-panel display entitled by 31 inch panels, plus a DVD Theatre where the idea of that’s not a large number, but it The Jewish Presence in the with four videos related to the memorializing the famous with In between the Yukon Order was significant enough to make Klondike During the Gold Rush 1998 graveyard project, and a 30 foot and hand prints in concrete or Pioneers Cemetery and the Jewish Historical Society of 1897-1918”. This was launched page book of stories, interviews originated. Dawson’s New Public Cemetery, Yukon want to find the site and in Whitehorse at the McBride and photographs. The exhibit was in the Dawson just off Mary McLeod Road, is a restore it in 1998, during the last Museum in early May and was Slobodin found that most City Museum for most of May wooded path that leads to the of the three Klondike Centennial on display during the North and of Dawson’s Jews were not and June. It has been returned to small Jewish Cemetery, or Bet years. the First World War conference. successful miners, but made Whitehorse for a brief stay, but Chaim (House of Life). While Jumping ahead to 2014, It went north with the Dawson their mark in commerce, being will be returning to the Museum there was Jewish population of another organization, the Study Tour and is currently on “involved primarily in the supply for the rest of the summer. nearly 200 in Dawson as late as Jewish Cultural Society of Yukon display in the Courtroom at the of goods and transportation to 1902, there are only five graves “decided that it was time to Dawson City Museum, where it the gold fields” as one of the in this small plot of land, and the determine and document what will spend the summer before subheadings on the panels reads. only grave with a marker is that sort of commerce, employment, going on tour. As the town diminished in size of Solomon Packer, who died in and other activities the Jews The exhibit’s purpose is to and new goldrush boomtowns 1918. of Dawson were involved in “invite viewers to learn more beckoned, they moved on to It is known that several other during the Gold Rush, and the about a forgotten chapter of other opportunities, playing key members of the Baron de Hirsch significant impact of those Yukon history as the exhibit roles in the commercial histories Congregation are buried in people on North. American demonstrates the Jewish of Fairbanks, Vancouver and the old Hillside Cemetery (also society.” (from a PowerPoint presence during and after the Victoria, among other places. public) on the other side of the presentation) Gold Rush, on the trail, in the Sid Grauman eventually road. Dr. Brent Slobodin was hired gold fields, in Dawson City and opened the theatre in Los FindingGiven that 30 to 40 a thousand Klondike to take on that task,Focus and his forbeyond.” Her Art Angeles that still bears his name,
and found that her favorite her favorite subjects now. inn along with other art, ask smaller works in a variety of subjects were flowers. There was a time when she her whether the images are sizes. Visitors will see a flow of “I used to go into flower shops would have liked to be an artist, photographs or paintings. themes and colours that helps … and buy just one nice flower and she’s fulfilling that desire The museum exhibit came to tie the five images in each (to photograph),” she says, “but now by digitally manipulating about as a result of Glenda Bolt, cluster together. that’s not possible here.” the images she collects from the manager of the Dänojà Zho These images are all printed Well, not in the winter, in around the town and elsewhere. Cultural Centre, suggesting the on a very light weight metal. Dawson City, where the couple “I’m just hooked. So whenever possibility to Alex Somerville, They need no frames and are By Dan Davidson own and operate the Aurora I go for a walk, or drive out of the museum’s executive so light that their built in back Inn, and have lived since 2011. town, or just need some time to director. He approached Priska hooks allow them to hang from While Priska concedes that myself, I grab my camera and with the idea. a single finish nail. there are lots of flowers and just go.” “Of course I said yes, but The exhibit will be on display Priska Wettstein’s plants to photograph here She makes extensive use of then I began to wonder what at the museum until the end of photography display in the during the summer, most of the Photoshop to alter colours and pictures to use, and were they the Riverside Arts Festival in audio-visual room at the year is not like that, and she’s emphasize textures, building good enough.” late August. Most of the same Dawson City Museum is the shifted her focus to scenes that layers to come up with a She designed the display pictures are also on display at result of a love affair with the the Klondike easily provides for finished product that she likes herself. There are five the inn, and Priska markets her camera that began when her the roving digital lens. to think of as a photo/painting. groupings of images, each one images online at http://www. husband, Paul, bought her one Winter scenes, the Aurora Indeed, some of the people anchored by a large photo, and priskawettstein.com/ back in 2008. (of course), Dawson’s iconic who see her work, which bookended horizontally by She was still living in her buildings and ravens are among decorates the native Switzerland at theSTACKED time News and Happenings from the Dawson City Community Library
There’s still a few weeks of summer left, so if you’re planning a road trip and your vehicle has a CD player then come check out our new selection of audio books. The average time to listen to one of these offerings is about six hours – perfect for a trip to Whitehorse or Tok. Dawson buildings and landscapes Recently received new titles on CD include a rash of suspense/mystery stories by John Sandford, J.A. Konrath, Robert Dugoni, Alafair Burke, Daniel Silva, Jack Higgins, Lisa Scottoline, and John D. MacDonald. If you have a more classic bent and want a real treat, we also just got in The Essential Sherlock Holmes, a sound recording containing a collection of seven great Arthur Conan Doyle stories featuring the legendary detective – and performed by the equally legendary Sir Ben Kingsley. Thrillers not your thing? Not to worry, we have many other fiction titles to choose from as well. * * * * Yes, there’s been a little rain lately. Okay, there’s been a lot! That’s why we’re reminding you that there’s a policy of no outside footwear inside the Library. Even if you feel your boots are not muddy, we ask you to please respect our carpets and leave your street shoes outside. Or, if you’d prefer, carry them inside with you. Many of our foreign visitors have commended us for this practice. * * * * Did you know we have special displays for our new arrivals? For non-fiction, the section is located on the first tall shelf just inside the Library entrance. For fiction it’s right at the top of the stairs to our nd2 floor Adult Fiction section. We highlight new Young Adult and kids’ books as well. * * * * For more information about any of these items contact the Library at 993- 5571 or email [email protected] THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 P9
History Hunter: Taking the magical history tour on the Klondike Mines Railway By Michael Gates , Yukon News, Friday April 20, 2012 plete with photographs to chronicle his progress. Over a period of time, the superstruc- Used with the author’s permis- ture of the little model grew, just sion as the original had a half-cen- tury before. The photos of the Master model maker Brian model in the progress were so Pate is owner of his own life-like that you could imagine Klondike Mines Railway in his you were looking at the original North Vancouver home. dredge reincarnated. Under Brian Pate’s experi- Finally, it was completed. He enced guidance, I eased the entered the model in a competi- throttle and the locomotive tion in the United States, and began to chug up Dawson’s walked away with the grand Front Street rail line from the prize for his model, which, in- waterfront warehouse between cluding the sculpted landscape King and Queen Street. Despite that surrounds it, is at least a my trembling hands, I activated metre and a half long. The last the bell and gave two blasts time that I looked, the model on the whistle to announce my was still on display in the Visitor departure from the downtown Information Centre in Dawson station. I didn’t want to make City. any mistakes. Brian has, for many years The train picked up steam now, turned his skills toward as it moved down the avenue making a model of the Klondike toward the bridge across the Mines Railroad, complete with Klondike River. After stops in landscape, panoramic back- Klondike City, and at the mouth drops and buildings. It fills a of Bonanza Creek, I directed it 400-square-foot section of his up Bonanza Creek valley. The basement and operates on two 3.5 per cent grade meant hard levels that are connected by work for the little narrow gauge a spiral tunnel that is hidden locomotive and its two pas- within the framing of the track senger cars. Finally, we reached layout. the summit and pulled into the Instead of shutting down in station at Sulphur Springs, just 1913, as it did historically, this below King Solomon’s Dome. railroad survived through the From Sulphur Springs, the lean years of the 1920s and train could have continued to 1930s, and then expanded dur- Gold Run creek, and then on the ing the Second World War. It long journey to the distant Si- linked up with another line, that camous Interchange. of the Vancouver, Westminster Wait a minute - there is some- and Yukon Railway. It is now thing strange about this; isn’t 1949. Brian has adapted the enthusiasts will periodically one case, however, where I find FacebookMichael page.Gates is a Yukon histo- Sicamous in British Columbia? historical landscape somewhat join Brian in his grotto and run a studious yet whimsical ap- rian and sometimes adventurer The Klondike Mines Railway to accommodate both the space, trains throughout his complex plication of historical fact yields based in Whitehorse. He was one was never linked to British and the concept of his layout. network just as they would have fascinating results. of the founders of this newspa- Columbia, and it never went to In this remarkable layout, operated on a real railroad. If you would like to learn per. His latest book, about the Gold Run Creek, so how is this each locomotive produces life- There is a dispatcher. There are more about this model historical Yukon in the First World War, possible? like sound effects to reflect the timetables. There is a freight railroad, you can go to: http:// will be available next spring. You In Brian Pate’s basement in activities associated with their crew with a switch list. They op- www3.telus.net/KMR/ can contact him at msgates@ his North Vancouver home, operation. erate it for hours. northwestel.net anything is possible, and the The buildings that he has Brian will soon be flying to (Ed. Note: A video of the full railroad in question is one of his reproduced in miniature along San Jose to attend a big model model in operation can be seen own design. the rail line are as exquisitely train meeting, where, he will se- by following a link on the Sun’s I can’t remember when I first detailed as his model of Dredge lect from three choices. He will met Brian Pate, but at that time Number 4 and include the old then go down into somebody’s he was a researcher at the Uni- Bank of Commerce on Front basement with several other versity of British Columbia, and Street, an abbreviated fire hall enthusiasts, and for eight hours a master model maker when he and the dockside warehouse they will operate the model wasn’t conducting research. of the White Pass and Yukon railroad there just like the real He volunteered to build a Route. Farther along the right of thing. scale model of Dredge Number way of the line, he has placed Joe His railroad is a work in 4 on Bonanza Creek, as it looked Boyle’s house, the gold room and progress. “There is nothing during its operating life. a truncated machine shop, all sadder than a railroad that has The dredge model took shape buildings from Bear Creek. This been finished,” he says. “There over several years. He obtained placement would not have been is nothing to look forward to.” a complete set of blueprints, possible in reality, but with his Thus there are several blank and inspected every nook and concept, Pate has incorporated spaces in his layout with the cranny of the monstrous ma- intriguing structures and the names of the proposed buildings chine during his family visits to history they represent into the pencilled in for future construc- Dawson City. He was always full imaginary rail line. tion. of questions about the dredge, But his model railroad is more I have often been critical of and quickly became as knowl- than a hobby. And it is no cir- people who take liberties with edgeable of its construction as cular track on the living room the facts for the sake of a good just about anyone on the planet. floor; it is a complex construc- story when history can be just Brian spent thousands of tion with an important social as interesting as fiction. Hol- hours constructing that model. component. Groups of as many lywood is often a target of my He sent regular reports com- as a dozen like-minded train criticism in this regard. This is P10 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 THE KLONDIKE SUN Basic 911 service now available across the Yukon YTG Press Release
commitment we made to rural Yukon residents,” Minister WHITEHORSE (July 28, 2016) of Justice Brad Cathers said. —The expansion of Basic 911 “This is an important step in service to rural communities improving access to emergency is now complete with the services for all Yukoners.” activation of the 911 system From the 911 call centre, across Yukon. emergency calls are “I’m pleased to announce transferred according to the this service is now available location of the call and nature across the territory, making of the emergency. Emergency it easier to call for help in response services in rural an emergency,” Minister of communities continue to be Community Services Currie delivered by municipal and Dixon said. “911 provides an volunteer fire departments, easy-to-remember emergency volunteer emergency medical number for Yukoners and a services, community nursing familiar number for visitors to stations and the RCMP. the territory. My thanks to our “The RCMP is pleased to partners in this initiative for be an integral part of the L-R. Michael Riesborough VP - Association of Yukon Communities; myself President - Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs; their input and hard work in committed team of first Paul Flaherty President & CEO - Northwestel; Brad Cathers - Minister of Justice; Currie Dixon - Minister of Community making this happen.” responders in the Yukon,” Services; RCMP Superintendent Brian Jones; Dennis Berry Assistant Deputy Minister - Protective Services. Photo supplied by Jim Regimbal All calls to 911 are routed Acting Commanding through the RCMP-managed Officer of the Yukon RCMP public safety answering point Superintendent Brian Jones important step forward. We are delay about what number to call (PSAP) in Whitehorse. The said. ”We are extremely proud committed to building a more for help in an emergency. When PSAP opened in February 2016, of our employees and the work to be sure your house number, connected North, and we’re you need help, all you need after the Yukon government they have done in preparing lot number or property name proud to be part of delivering to remember now are three invested $334,000 to relocate for the 911 roll-out across the is clearly visible to first this important public safety tool digits.” the former call centre. The territory.” responders from the road.” to all Yukoners.” Association of Yukon Government of Canada provided Northwestel CEO and The 911 service is available Association of Yukon Fire Communities first vice- an additional $142,000 through president Paul Flaherty said: via landline and cellular phone Chiefs president Jim Regimbal president Michael Riseborough its cost-share commitment “The safety and well-being of wherever a cellular signal can said: “The Association of Yukon said: “A number of communities under the Territorial Police our customers is a top priority be accessed. Fire Chiefs advocated for the prepared for 911 service by Services Agreement. for us at Northwestel, and expansion of 911 service in improving civic addressing. “Providing Basic 911 service the expansion of 911 is an across the territory fulfills a Yukon to eliminateGoldcorp any doubt or Inc.We want Completes to remind everyone Acquisition of Kaminak Gold Corporation Press release
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA- Kaminak Gold Corporation is pleased to an- nounce that Goldcorp Inc.has completed its previously announced acquisition of all In August of 1896, George and Kate Carmack, of the issued and outstanding common shares of Kaminak. Dawson Charlie and Skookum Jim discovered gold Pursuant to this Arrangement, Kaminak shareholders will receive 0.10896 of a in the Klondike, and each year we celebrate the common share of Goldcorp for each Kaminak Share held and Kaminak will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldcorp. ensuing gold rush as well as our rich and diverse The Arrangement was approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in its heritage that came before. From Indigenous arts final order, dated July 14, 2016. The Arrangement remains subject to final approval by the TSX Venture Exchange. and culture, to the history of Francophone fur trad- The delisting of the Kaminak Shares from the TSX-V is expected to occur at the ing, to can-can dancing and gold panning, Yukoners close of business on or about July 19, 2016. Additional information regarding the terms of the Arrangement is set out in Kami- have a rich and unique history and culture to cele- nak’s management information circular dated June 7, 2016, which is available under brate. Kaminak’s profile at www.sedar.com. I hope that this long weekend provides opportunities to join in some of the great events taking place throughout the territory, to visit our world-class museums and venues or to get out and enjoy the beautiful territory that we are lucky to call home. Happy Discovery Days Get Your Veggie on!! from the Yukon Liberal The Horticultural Team Exhibition is coming soon…August 13, 2016
We are hoping everyone will bring at least one thing… to get a 1000 things! (fruit, veggies, plants)
Call Helen Dewell 993–6736 or Tarie Castellarin 993–6441 for more information YOOP Lodge #1 sponsored event THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 P11 The Great Klondike International Outhouse Race Chief Isaac Group And Alkan Air moves to Minto Park Announce New Partnership Agreement
Dawson City (August 3, 2016) of Yukon.” - Chief Isaac Group of Compa- “Alkan Air has a long his- nies (Chief Isaac) and Alkan tory of respectful relationships Air Ltd (Alkan) are pleased to working with First Nations announce the creation of a new across the Yukon Territory, agreement to work together and we are very excited to be on fixed wing services in the working with Chief Isaac on this traditional territory of the exciting new venture”, stated Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH). This Alkan Air President Wendy new agreement will allow TH Tayler. “This is a wonderful citizens to prosper through new opportunity to expand our ser- job and learning opportunities, vices, while being confident that and will position Chief Isaac and the local First Nation is directly Alkan as the premier fixed wing benefiting from the work that service provider in the region. we do.” “We are committed to ensur- Through this agreement, the Press Release ing that as opportunities in companies are able to pre- Yukon become available, and as pare for the return of a strong invited to participate in this Street, right on Third Avenue, development occurs in our tra- mineral exploration and mining The 2016 Great Klondike In- hilarious competition where right on Queen Street, right on ditional territory, we are well- cycle and ensure that premium ternational Outhouse Race is teams of five decorate them- Fifth Avenue and end in front positioned to grow and advance services and products are avail- moving to Minto Park. selves and their outhouses and of the pool. the Chief Isaac Group of Com- able in Yukon. “We are com- “The event started in Minto run around town. The “out- Register your team today panies, alongside key partners mitted to working with local and stakeholders,” says Chief companies to meet the procure- Park, and we’re going back houses”, outfitted with wheels or join us at Minto Park at 1 Isaac President and CEO Lynn ment needs for our resource to the roots of the event to and rickshaw-like bars, are p.m. on Saturday, August 20 to Hutton. “The partnership with sector and support a strong and make it more accessible, fam- available to rent through the cheer participants on. Alkan Air is an opportunity to sustainable business commu- ily friendly and fun!” says Klondike Visitors Association. For more information, please collaborate and work with one nity that supports and contrib- Paul Robitaille, Marketing Some great themes from past contact Katie Pearse at 867- of Yukon’s most well respected utes to our communities, and and Events Manager at the years include: “the Whizzer of 993-5575 or the KVA office at aviation companies to create to all Yukoners, for decades to Klondike Visitors Association. Oz” (complete with Dorothy [email protected]. long-term wellness and pros- come,” summarized President & The event will feature a BBQ, and Toto too), “the Smell of the perity for the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in CEO Lynn Hutton. a Toonie swim at the Pool (lo- Yukon” (a play on the popu- people, our community and all cated directly beside Minto lar Robert Service Poem) and Park) and the Great KVA Water “Dumped at the Altar” (a team Balloon Toss! of crying wedding clad run- A Dawson City tradition since ners). the 1970’s, the Race began as The race will start at Minto a serious 5 km race. Today, all Park, head north on Fifth Av- ages and running abilities are enue, turn left on Princess P12 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 THE KLONDIKE SUN
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The Sun obtained funding in late 2009 from the City of Dawson, YTG’s Heritage Branch and the Community Development Fund to conserve and archive early issues and make them available once again in the public domain. This is a great resource for students, writers and historians, and also for prospective tourists with an interest in Dawson City’s life. Each month, we are re-printing our front pages from 20 years ago as a souvenir of our lively history. If you want to see page 2 and beyond, check out our website. Past issues are available there for download. Go to http://klondikesun.com. More will be added periodically when we have time! In 1996, we became a bi-weekly. Should 20 Years Ago be a feature of every issue of the Sun from now on? Let us know. P18 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 THE KLONDIKE SUN Scots of the Yukon, Part 2: The Landmarks By James A. McQuiston
The McQuesten name, which peak in support of presidential word in Alaska, describes an McGrath, and the McGrath Gold began on the Isle of Skye, Scot- candidate William McKinley, area first made famous by District. Now, let’s take a look at some land, carries on in landmarks who became the American James Beaton, whose father Ogilvie credits another landmarks. along the Yukon at McQuesten president the following year. immigrated to America also Scot, George Davidson, with Though located nearly River and McQuesten Lake, and The Native name for this from the Isle of Skye. establishing accurate survey- 4,000 miles from Scotland, the in the community of McQuesten, mountain is Denali and, in 2015, Two more Scots, William ing points along the Alaskan Yukon River Valley became an home to McQuesten Lodge. this became the official name of Ogilvie and John McGrath, were shoreline as a member of exciting adventure for many In Faro, Mayo and Whitehorse the mountain. employed to establish the true the United States Coast and men of Scottish descent. Rivers, you’ll find roads with some What most people don’t boundary between Alaska Geodetic Survey – points that mountains, airports, mineral form of the name McQuesten. realize is that before it became and the Canadian Yukon. Jack Ogilvie then used to begin his belts and towns in the Yukon, in Then there are the McQuesten known as Mount McKinley this McQuesten established towns, own surveys to establish the Alaska, and in nearby territo- Airfield, the McQuesten Flats, summit was named Densmore’s forts and trading posts along Alaskan/Canadian border. It ries, still carry Scottish names. and the McQuesten Mineral Mountain, after Frank Dens- the border and was considered was for William Ogilvie that There are important rivers Belt, which is a geological area more, who had walked sixty-five the expert on this border, as Captain Jack first wrote his helping the exploration of the in the Yukon gold fields. miles of the mountain’s slopes. reported by the U.S. Labor book Recollections. Yukon Valley from Canada Arthur Harper was a partner The Densmore name comes from Department. Jack provided The Canadian side of the to Alaska, by the names of of Captain Jack and his family Dundemore in Fife, Scotland. So supplies and information to border extends as far west as it Stewart, Fraser, and Mackenzie. had moved from Scotland to this highest mountain in North both the Canadian and U.S. does through the efforts of Sir There are mountains with the America by way of Northern America actually has gone by survey teams who finally made John Macdonald, the Scottish- names McKinley and Ogilvie, Ireland. Harper’s son Walter two names of Scottish origin, the border official. born first Prime Minister of and a glacier called Muir. was the first known man to Densmore and McKinley. Ogilvie, working for Canada, Canada. This was significant in There were outposts like Fort stand on the summit of Mount In addition, the Native names left behind the Canadian town that it kept the richness of the Douglas, Fort McPherson and McKinley, the tallest mountain for both the Yukon and Klondike of Ogilvie, and the Ogilvie Klondike River and Dawson City To be continued in future issues. Fort Selkirk, and towns named in North America. In 1896, a rivers were first recorded by Mountains. John McGrath, on the Canadian side. Ogilvie, McGrath and Harper. gold prospector named the Scots. Even the word “Iditarod,” working for the United States, voted the most-recognizable left behind the Alaskan town of
ByThe Cst Katrina Harnett RCMP Blotter
the runners. It always amazes to go up river with Sgt Morin me how the people in this and Cpl Myke to check out the Hello Dawson!! It’s hard to community come together to First Fish camp at Moosehide. believe we are already through support and volunteer for these It’s a beautiful spot and the July and (dare I say it) getting events. youth participating in the camp close to the end of the summer I hope everyone also had the appeared to be having a great months! It has been a busy chance to get out and enjoy time there! couple of months here, and you Canada Day with the parade and Next up this month we have will likely notice that I haven’t the long list of activities held our Discovery Days celebration. been as regular with the blotter over the duration of the July This I will be in town for (a first article. But don’t worry – once long weekend. I unfortunately for the summer!) and I will be we are back to the routine of the missed those festivities (I feel looking forward to seeing you all fall I’ll be up and at ‘em again! like I’ve been missing out on a out to enjoy the parade and the Speaking of fall, there’s only a fair number of events recently!!) weekend activities. few weeks left to go, and our kids but the photos indicate that the With the summer months and will be back in school! I’m sure people in attendance were having with more people coming to there are many parents that are a great time. town for the holiday weekends jumping with joy…I mean crying We also hosted many people and special events, we have seen summer weather, the long days my next article. I will say that tears of sadness…that their littles both for MusicFest and the 2016 an increase in public drinking and the freedom of summer we have seen quite an increase will be back to the school routine! Moosehide Gathering. I have and intoxication. I believe there vacation, people like to indulge in calls for service, which is To recap the summer a bit, heard some fantastic stories is a general misconception that in a few frothy beverages. common over the summer June went by quickly and not about the different experiences anything goes in Dawson, but However, sometimes one or months given the increase in without a number of activities people had at the Moosehide that is not the case! We, like two frothy bevvies can lead to population and the number of taking place. The Dempster to Gathering, and I know there most towns and cities in Canada, one or two too many, which can travellers through town. Dawson City Solstice Race was are many photos being shared have liquor laws that prevent result in Police attendance! I’m Well, that’s it for this time an exceptionally successful on Facebook that show what consumption of liquor in a public not trying to rain on anyone’s Dawson!! I will see you all out event, bringing a large number a wonderful gathering it was. place and that also prevent public parade with this information, and about over the coming of runners and their cheering I also heard that Cpl Myke intoxication. Under the Liquor but at the end of the day, it weekends as we enjoy the wind- squads to town. We also had a was dancing up a storm at Act, these types of offences comes down to respect for our down of our summer months. fantastic number of volunteers Moosehide…and clearly he can land you a fine anywhere community and all the people Until the next time, take care of from our community that did a very good job because it between $200 and $500, or, if that live here. yourself and others! assisted with the event in a seemed to rain all of Moosehide you’re particularly lucky, a stay I usually try to close with number of different capacities, Gathering weekend!! at the RCMP “hotel”! (PS: there some statistics but I’m going and by supporting the Just before the Moosehide is no housekeeping service at to keep you in suspense until participants and cheering on Gathering, I had the opportunity this hotel!) I know that with the
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Fresh Eyes: Meet the New Klondike Sun Office and Production Manager Klondike
for community media. nadian folk music radio show teers more at every step". His Outreach Alex hails from Vancouver on CFYT every Sunday. "I like steady voice indicates the moti- and has spent most of his life in to be involved in community vation behind this is not about different parts of South-West media projects. It's a fun way division of labour, but a greater BC. He first came to Dawson in to spend time". When the of- vision. “We are a literary soci- Job Board the Summer of 2013, following fice manager position became ety so I think we could produce Open Positions: in the footsteps of friends from available he decided to step more than just the paper. I think BC who made the pilgrimage up to become more involved. the town has a lot of creative every year. Since then he has "It's very impressive to have a output, and we are a part of that Automotive Mechanic spent two summers and one volunteer run paper in town, as and I think we could be more winter in Dawson and is about that doesn't exist really in very a part of that”. His idea would Birch Syrup & Forest Farm to head into his second. He many places" and he views it as be to access grants through the Assistant describes this town as “one of a potential hub for community government that could benefit Camp Cook & 2nd Cook the most politically interesting engagement. those volunteering at the paper Cooks – various jurisdictions in Canada [with One opportunity he sees for but also the community at large, Cooks Helper/Cleaner a] very active and strong First the paper is to start collaborat- that individuals in town might Custodial Staff Story by Dierdre Mulcahy Nation [community] and a lot ing with the radio to create not be able to access on their Dealer of history” and he is glad it has "something of a media center”. own. Driver/Guide “no McDonald's”. From living Another opportunity he sees is He holds weekly office hours Early Childhood Educators here he has learned “that a lot an educational one. He explains, where you can drop by with any Equipment Operators of modern conveniences are “I’d like to see more people in- questions. Alex welcomes any- Alex Hallbom, the new Expediter Klondike Sun Production and pretty unnecessary” and he re- volved in writing, and the whole one who has a hint of interest in spects the diverse and off-grid process. And I would like [The writing for the paper or learn- Front Desk Clerks Office Manager, has been train- General Manager ing under Dan Davidson the life styles that he finds com- Sun] to be in the future a way ing about how to get involved Grocery Clerk past few issues, learning how monly embraced here. that people can get more famil- in making it happen to get in to take on the reigns of pro- When he returned to Dawson iar with the process of writing, touch with him for a tea at the Heavy Duty Mechanic duction, and brings with him in March of 2016, he started of interviewing, of doing design, Klondike Sun office. Heavy Equipment or experience in graphic design, volunteering for The Klondike of doing layout. It could be great Automotive Technician Sun, as well as hosting a Ca- if we are able to involve volun- volunteer production experi- Classified ads are $6 per insertion. Submit 50 words ( ) to [email protected] Housekeepers/Room ence with the Sun and a passion Attendants CLASSIFIEDS Janitor Labourers CHURCHES SUPPORT FOR SALE Laundry/Housekeeper ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: MINING Lifeguard & Lifeguard Instructors Meetings: WATER LICENCES/ LAND USE Corner PERMITS FOR PLACER MINES: Liquor Store Clerk of 5th and King. Services: Sundays at Thursdays 6 p.m. @Hospital Rm 2160 Live-in Nanny (summer only). Fridays 1:30 @ Hospital 10:30 a.m., Sat 5:30 p.m., Tues to Fri 7 Medical Office Assistant/ p.m. Blessed Sacrament Adoration: Fri Rm 2160 Telehealth. Saturdays 7 p.m. all stages, includingCall special/hazardousJosée at (876) 993- Receptionist 6-7 p.m. Confessions by appointment: @MANY 1233 RIVERS: 2nd Ave. Info 993-3734 or 5095. DAWSON COMMUNITY CHAPEL 5917waste, e-mail: spill response [email protected]. plans, mapping. 15 Medication Dispensary 993-5361. Rev. Emmanuel Obidile Fast-Trackyears experience Land Management. Assistant Counselling and Support : Josée Bonhomme. Night Auditor Located on 5th Ave across from Gold Services for individuals, couples, families or group counselling. A highly Night Janitor Rush Campground. Sunday School at Plumbers or Gasfitter 10 a.m. Sunday worship at 11 a.m. All confidential service now in our NEW FOR RENT ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: LOCATION: 2nd floor, 853 – 3rd Ave. Security Guard welcome. Pastor Ian Nyland, 993-5507. Private & Commercial Space (Above Klondike Outreach, up the stairs Store Clerks Store Front & Offices, different sizes Corner on the south side of the building). We Store Shelf Stocker of Front & Church St. Sunday Services are a not for profit organization offering PositionsTruck with Drivers Closing Dates: at 10:30. 1st and 3rd Sundays: Morning EAP and Free public counselling. To and types in CIBC Building, 2nd Ave. Prayer. 2nd and 4th Sundays: Holy make an appointment call 993-6455 Eucharist. 5th Sunday: Informal. Rev. For viewing and prices contact: or email: [email protected], or Northern Network Security, Coordinator: July 28 Laurie Munro, 993-5381 , at the Richard [email protected]. See our 993-5644 Recycling Depot Assistant: Martin Chapel, Tues - Thurs, 8:30 - noon. website at www.manyrivers.yk.ca. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Cards are $25 per insertion. Submit to [email protected]. PositionsAugust Out of1 Town : Mining: various temporary jobs Yukon Government – various Yukon Hospital Corporation – various
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The City of Dawson is seeking interested people to serve on the Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is made up of three to five residents of the City of Dawson
Duties and Responsibilities: The Heritage Advisory Committee • has the responsibility to consider and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on the heritage aspects of municipal development
• hears all matters referred to the Committee to ensure compliance with the Zoning and Heritage Management Bylaw #09-03, Heritage Bylaw #09-04, and Heritage Fund Bylaw #09-05.
Qualifications: DiscoveryA positive Days commitment Parade to the development of Dawson Saturday, AugustAn ability13th, to 11:30 exercise Bike fair androdeo, unbiased judgment Kids come and decorateResident in your the City bikes of Dawson at the forRec at least one year Centre. 11:30-45 Parade participants check –in at the Recreation Centre (4th and King). NOONDesirable, parade but starts! not required: Follows King/Front/Princess/Fifth/Museum. Cash Prizes!! Followed by DiscoveryKnowledge Day of Awards,Dawson’s Paradehistory and – of historical architectureHistorical Properties Stewardship Rebate Yard Awards , ( BestKnowledge Community of municipal Space/Best issues regarding development and land use planning Residential/Most Enhanced/Best Buisness). The City of Dawson recognizes that the stewardship of historically significant Knowledge of the construction industry. buildings is a benefit to the cultural and economic stability of our community. Free Cake at the Victory Gardens Hosted by DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A HISTORICAL PROPERTY STEWARDSHIP REBATE? the Recreation Department. st Submissions must be received by 5:00pm Thursday,Eligibility the 31 Requirements: of July, 2014 at the City office. If you or anyone you know is interested or needsProperties more information, must meet please all of contact the following Micah Olesheligibility at the requirements City to be eligible of Dawson, 993-7400 ext. 414. for the rebate: a) Identified as having a historically significant structure or structures as listed in the Yukon Historic Sites Inventory; and b) 2016 Current year taxes on the property increased as a result of the minimum tax rate increases in 2014, ie, You are paying the residential minimal rate of $800 or the non-residential minimal rate of $1,100.; and c) Designated assessment code on the City of Dawson Assessment roll for the property is one of the following: RMH, RS1, RS2, RSC, or RSM, CMC, CMH, CML, CMS, MHI, MSI, NOZ, OSP,PI, PLM, PRC, or QRY. d) Outstanding Taxes are paid in full.
Properties that meet any of the following are not eligible for the rebate: a) Designated assessment code on the City of Dawson Assessment toll for the property is INS. b) Property owner is a government, quasi government or religious body.
Pursuant to section 260(1) of the Municipal Act the City of Dawson does hereby give notice that the AUDITOR’S REPORT & All applications MUST BE RECEIVED by December 31, 2016. Late applica- FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the Year Ended December 31, 2015 tions will not be considered. are now available for inspection. Interested individuals may view these documents at the City of Dawson Office. dawson city – heart of the klondike