Air North Wins Flight Rights from Fairbanks to Dawson Look for Aircraft Instead of Buses Next Summer
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The WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 • VOL. 24, NO.15 $1.25 Aren't square bottomed tires fun? KLONDIKEThe Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Singers SUN Air North wins flight rights from Fairbanks to Dawson Look for aircraft instead of buses next summer. Story on page 19. (Left): With sunrise at 10:08 a.m. and sunset at 4:00 p.m. on November 22, there won't be much more of this shallow arc of sunlight, even on days when the sky is not overcast and the air is not ice fogged. Photos by Dan Davidson (Right): After several days of being the coldest human habitation on the planet (are you listening, Mayo?) you'd think that the freezing of the Yukon River would be making a little more progress than this. (Left): This image was captured mid-morning on November 21. it got steadily colder as the day wore on. in this Issue From Christmas cards The HomeSafe project 3 Lest we forget 6 Youth Art Enrichment 10 There is one more Sun before Is your home safe yet? Remembrance Day observances. Mixed Media, Improv and to decorations and wrapping, the new year. Any ads or Portrait Drawing among the Max’s has all you need to make greetings must be in next classes this year. your holidays merry and bright! issue. What to see and do in Dawson! 2 "Broken" deals with memory 7 Youth Art Enrichment photos 11 Authors on Eighth 20 Uffish Thoughts 4 Leckie Award for responsible mining 9 World Heritage Status? 13 Business Directory & Job Board 23 Letters 5 What's Your Story? 10 TV Guide 14-18 City Notices 24 P2 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN What to SEE AND DO in DAWSON now: LIBRARY CLOSURE This free public service helps our readers find their way through : The Dawson City Community Library will be closed the many activities all over town. Any small happening may need for the holidays from December 21 to January 5, 2014 inclusive. We will preparation and planning, so let us know in good time! To join this Conservationre-open on Monday, Klondike January 6, 2014. Society listing contact the office at [email protected]. Events DepoT HOURS CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT FAIR: : Sat, Sun, Mon: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of refundables Saturday, November 30. Noon-3 p.m. at Dawsonmay be left on City the deck Recreation during off hours. Department Info: 993-6666. KIAC. Handmade goods including mosaics, paintings, knitting, cards, salves, photos, jewelry, books, stained glass, etc. made by local artists and crafters. HotMeetings food, drinks and baked goods at the concession. Get the Rec & Leisure Newsletter & stay up to date. Website: www.cityofdawson. IODE DAWSON CITY: Theca. Facebook: Westminster "City of Dawson Hotel Recreation". Contact us at 993-2353. Meet first Tuesday each month at home of Joyce Caley MOVEMBER PARTY: Royat 7:30AL p.m.CAN ForADIA infoN LE callGI MyrnaON BRA Butterworth,NCH #1: 993-5353, Joyce Caley, 993-5424. ONSIE WEDNESDAYS: Recess for summer July-Oct. Saturday, November 30, with DJ 993 to the YOB FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR MUSIC SERIES: JESSE cooKE AND WAILEN LEE WHA- Meet second Thursday each month LEN: Is back with all day happy hour! at Legion Hall (3rd and King St.) at 7:30 p.m. Contacts Helen Bowie, 993-5526, PIONEER WOMEN OF THE YUKON: FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: LIVE MUSIC IN THE LOUNGE Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Local musicans grace the stage, 6 to 9 p.m. in the Lounge. Meet third Thursday each month at 7:30 SMALLIE SUNDAYS : 11 p.m. The Pit House p.m. at YOOP Hall. Contact Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Recess for summer Band. June,Klondike July and Aug.Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Chamber of Commerce: All day happy & hour Town on small Council draft! IN THE ODD: CHRIS FOSTER: FRONTIERS IN REAL ESTATE: CHAMBER MEETINGS: Until December Regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each Saturday13. This body d rop-Inof work p isa IcomprisedntIng - It' ofS to-scaleBack! model sculptures and serigraph COUNCIL MEETINGS: prints. It is developed as a highly portable travelling exhibition. month at the Downtown Hotel. 1-4p.m. in the KIAC Classroom.. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Council Chambers. Public invited to ask Council questions during the question period, FILM$5. Inspire SELEC andTI ONbe Sinspired: by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered CwhichOMMITT takesEE place OF TH towardsE WHO theLE endMEE ofTI eachNGS: meeting. Meetings are also aired on Channel 12. Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m., view and rate submissions for the 2014 Dawson City International Short Film Festival. Help us Council will be holding Committee select the films for the festival. Best committee ever! Show up on evenings when- Tr'ondekof the Whole meetingsHwech'in on the Government 1st Monday and 3rd Tuesday of each month. PeverIANO you W canITH (no BAR minimumNACLE BOB or maximum),: watch movies, then leave!!!! No boring LaSt mInute x-maS Bazaar: chit chat, no heavy lifting! Email filmfest[at]kiac.ca to get on the list. coMMUNITY CHRISTMAS FEAST: December 7. HATHA yoGA WITH JOANNE NovemberVAN NOSTRA 18-JanuaryND: 6, Mondays 3:30-6:30. 8 lessons, $138. Only a few spots left contact KIAC to register. Yukon College December 21. Tuesdays and Thursdays, YUKON 48 FILM SCREENINGS: CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 5:30-7 p.m. E-mail [email protected] 24 hours in advance. Thursday, November 28, 8 p.m. in the KIAC Ball- Wednes- DAroom.WS SeeON theCIT Yfilms INT madeERNATI in 48ON hoursAL FILM or less! FESTIVAL Vote for SU yourBMISSI favourite!ONS OPEN Admission: day, December 11, 3 to 7 p.m. Meet Luna the YC mascot, see pictures of students by donation/cash bar. past, reconnect with your fellow alumni and enjoy festive refreshments prepared by the Campus Commitee. Be the first to sign up for programs being launched in Film HOURS: in the can? Submit! Don't wait until the last minute. Check out dawsonfilmfest. the new year. SOVAcom for info. DawsonOctober City to Mid-MayMuseum by appointment. SOVA CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & STUDENT EXHIBITION DAWSON CITY MUSEUM PRESENTS: FILIM SCREENINGS: : Thursday, De- Watch for posters of AcemberDMIN OFFI 12, CE5-7 HO p.m.URS Join us for fun and refreshments and see what the HOURS: 2013/14 students have been up to in the last few months! matenee and evening screenings on Saturdays and Sundays for what's coming up! LIBRARY HOURS : Mon-Thurs, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MiscellaneousOctober to Mid-May by appointment. ART SUPPLY STORE HOURS : Mon-Thurs, 4-7 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. CELEBRATING DISABILITIES: : Mon-Thurs, noon-1 p.m.; Thurs 4-5 p.m., Sun Dec.5, from 1-5 p.m. at the Dänojà Zho Cultural 1-3Dawson p.m. City Community Library Centre. Hosted by Yukon Council On disABILITY, Dawson's Mental Health Ser- preSentatIon By Berton houSe wrIter-In-reSIdence jameS vices, TH Community Services and the Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon FITZGERALD (LDAY) will provide information about their services. Short films and presenta- What Disturbs Our Blood. tions by locals (includes a juggling show and screen-reader demonstration). This will begin in the Dänojà Zho Theatre at 2 p.m. The event is free of. charge, and we LIBRARY HOURS: Monday, December 2 at 7 p.m. James will be speaking on his latest book Refreshments provided. ZUMencourageBA: the whole family to come out. Free beverages and snacks available as well. For info contact Karolina Rietzler, 993-2372, [email protected] : Monday to Friday, noon to 6:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Fun, Latin-inspired fitness program for all ages and abilities! All sum- mer long at the TH Hall. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Drop in or purchase a 10-pass punch card. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 P3 Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide-Alarm OBITUARY CLAYTON ROBERT WILSON campaign to save lives in the Klondike October 12, 1960 - November 4, 2013 Clayton passed away suddenly at Ogilvie Camp, Dempster Highway, at the age of 53. He is survived by wife, Chere Wilson; children Melissa, Michael and Jason; mother Gail Wilson, sister Cheryl Wilson and brother Bradley Wilson, as well as three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by first wife, Staria, and father Bill Wilson. Services for Clayton Wilson will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church December 7 at 2:00 p.m., Reverend Laurie Munro officiating. Reception to follow at the Downtowno Hotel Conference Room until 7:00 p.m. Left to Right: Jeff Stephenson, Klondike Valley Fire Department; Sgt. Dave Wallace, RCMP; Jeff Renaud, City of Dawson CAO; Sparky as Sparky; Pat Folliott, Kidde Canada; President Henry Procyk, Dawson Firefighters Association; Mayor Wayne Potoroka; Fire Chief Jim Regimbal, Dawson City Fire Department. Story & photo by Dan Davidson with the Dawson City Fire- injuries. fighters Association; Tr’ondëk While research predicts Hwëch’in First Nation; Ab- working fire alarms could re- For the last month Firefight- original Affairs and Northern duce fire deaths by as much as ers from the Dawson City Fire Development Canada; Yukon 32%, statistics show almost Department and the Klondike Fire Marshal’s Office; Klondike 70% of fire alarms in Canadian Valley Fire Department have Valley Firefighters Associa- homes that caught fire from been visiting homes across the tion; Association of Yukon Fire 2006-2011 were not function- Klondike (and across he Yukon Chiefs; Kluane Freight Lines ing.