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More summertime KLONDIKE gold to come. SUN Summertime Fun Continues this Month
This field artillery piece is a favorite perch for youngsters. Photo by Dan Davidson in this Issue Fracking? No Way! 3 Fishery issues 8 Rayburn's Magical Exhibition 19 Michele Genest's new The government's committee of Hoping to help the Chinook Nicole Rayburn examines the book inquiry gets a strong message. return. history of witchery. Boreal Feast now available at Max's!
What to see and do in Dawson! 2 Dome Road Relocation issues 5 Dumpster Diving for Survival 10 &11 TV Guide 14-18 Uffish Thoughts 4 Canada Day & Goldpanning 6 & 7 Recreation Centre report 12 Junior Rangers Enjoy Camp 22 Letters 5 River Quest Tales 9 Live at the Palace 13 & 20 City notices 24 P2 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN What to SEE and DO in dawson now:
Conservation Klondike Society Depot Hours: This free public service helps our readers find their way through the many activities all over town. Any small happening may need preparation and Sat, Sun, Mon: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of refundables planning, so let us know in good time! To join this listing contact the office at Dawsonmay be left on City the deck Recreation during off hours. Department Info: 993-6666. [email protected]. Live at the Palace Grand: Get the Rec & Leisure Newsletter & stay up to date. Website: www.cityofdawson. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are Theca. Facebook: Westminster "City of Dawson Hotel Recreation". Contact us at 993-2353. $20/$25 adults and $10/$15 kids (12 & under) available at KIAC, the Visitor JulyInformation 10 Centre, Westmark Hotel and the Palace Grand Theatre (show Fridays in the lounge: nights only) July 11 July: A Klondike12 Home Companion featuring Whoa Bear,July Three 29-31 Chords and Special Events: 6-9 p.m. our Friday Happy Hour Music Series, fea- the Truth and Shoofly with hosts The Kings of Dawson CityAugust 1-3: Northern tures a variety of local musicians, changing every week. 11 p.m. Pit House Band. Films : Barnacle Jazz Trio with Duo Manouche : Certified June 26 - June 27: Blackberry Wood (11pm-2am)June 28: Lunatic and Master of the Impossible Tomáš Kubínek : Thought NaysayersKate’s RestaurantCD release party! (11pm-2am) MeetingsControl TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) SUMMER HOURS:
: Meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Happy hour is p.m., 2nd floor of Hospital in Dawson City. Not for Profit Organization, one time back 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Brunch Sunday IflatODE fee DA ofWSO $32.00.N C DropITY: in and check us out, no obligation. Contact person June Chamber8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Closedof Commerce on Mondays. Mathers (867) 993-5475. Meet first Tuesday each month at home of Joyce Caley Chamber Meetings: Rato 7:30yal p.m.Canadian For info Lcallegi Myrnaon Br Butterworth,anch #1: 993-5353, Joyce Caley, 993-5424. Recess for summer July-Oct. Regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each monthTown at Council the Downtown Hotel. Meet first Thursday each month at Council Meetings: PiLegiononee Hallr W (3rdomen and o fKing the St.) Yuk ato 7:30n: p.m. Contacts Helen Bowie, 993-5526, Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Council Meet third Thursday each month at 7:30 Chambers. Public invited to ask Council questions during the question period, p.m. at YOOP Hall. Contact Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Recess for summer Cwhichommi takesttee place of t towardshe who thele endmee oft ingeachs :meeting. Meetings are also aired on June,Klondike July and Aug.Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Channel 12. IN THE CONFLUENCE GALLERY: Nicole Rayburn - Which Witch?: Council will be holding Committee Dawsonof the Whole City meetings Museum as posted at the posted office. IN the odd Gallery: ALISON JUDD LIVING WITH A LANDSLIDE: June Summer hours: 19 - July 12. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays July 3 - Parks Canada August 1 Klondike National historic Sites programming: Life Drawing 7 - 9 PM in the KIAC Ballroom $8/Class Drawing tools Tprovided,oddler Paper Paintin availableg: for purchase, Interested in modeling? Please contact Walking tours, pho- Dana at [email protected] tographyDänojà exhibits, Zho Cultural self-guided Centreprograms. See the Visitor's Centre for details. Thursday’s, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. $6/class or $25 for 5 Tuesday and Thursday Dweeks.arkroo A parentedm Club activitywith Rebekahfor kids aged Mille 2-4.r Come: get messy and enjoy some creative play-time in the KIAC ballroom. Monday and Wednesday - Of Land and Sky: WhatWednesday Plants Tell Us program 2pm Mondays, 6-9 p.m. $10 drop-in. -3pm – Shìnidäsha: Good F Companyriday program with Upstairs in the back room at KIAC. Includes use of chemicals and equipment Percy Henry and Jody Beaumont 10:30- 11:30 - Wild and Rosie YandOGA assistance With A ifnna required. Clax to*Papern: available for purchase. For more info, contact Apothecary: Awaken The Senses program 2pm -3pm Radio Zho - Live Rebekah at [email protected]. by the Riverside. 12 noon to 1pm. Live music and chat presented under the big Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 6:30-7:50 a.m. tentMonday and liveto Saturdayon CFYT 106.9 FM. FREE EVENT H$10at hadrop y inoga or 10wi tclassh jo prepaidanne vcardan nforostr $80.and: Wednesday lunch hour, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. $5, or 10 class prepaid card for $4. Held in the KIAC Ballroom. - Guided Hammerstone Gallery Tours 10:30, 1:30 and Parks3:30 Gift ShopYukon is open 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday. Tuesdays and Thursdays, SOVA5:30-7 p.m. E-mail [email protected] 24 hours in advance. Tombstone Interpretive Center: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ADMin Office Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays Saturdays - 7:30p.m. Campfire program, - 3:00 p.m. Bannock Library Hours : Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting May 1: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Making 7:00p.m.Sundays Guided Hike on Goldensides Trail, - 1:30p.m.Critter Art Supply Store Hours TalksJunior DNaturalistaily at the Interpretive Centre, 7:00p.m. Guided Hike on North : CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER. Klondike Trail, - 10:00a.m. Guided Hike on Grizzly Trail : Monday to Thursday, 9-1 p.m. or by appointment. Miscellaneous - 10:30 a.m. everyday DawsonSee Administrative City OfficeCommunity for details. Library zumba:
library hours 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 : Monday & Wednesday Noon – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, purchase a 10-pass punch card. Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday Noon – 4:00 p.m. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 P3 Fracking in the Klondike? No way, citizens say.
Story & Photos By Dan Davidson the question of the demographic number of American states, explosion that would occur in foreign nations and even a few the territory if, in fact, fracking Canadian provinces that have If there was any doubt about were to produce a large scale imposed restrictions on or how hydraulic fracking is industry here. The nature of banned the practice of fracking. viewed in the Klondike, the fracking is such, he said, that ”If the process isn’t in place results of the visit of the Select it necessarily takes up a lot of to do it safely,” he said, “there’s Committee Regarding the space and needs a lot of workers. value to leaving these resources Risks and Benefits of Hydraulic The Northern Cross experience in the ground.” Fracturing to Dawson should suggests that no more than 25% Rounding out the list of settle the matter. of those would be Yukoners. Dawson politicians, Mayor Despite the awkward timing Importing the work force Wayne Potoroka spoke of of the meeting, held between 10 necessary to run a large water as being one of the things a.m. and 1 p.m., about 50 people operation would, he said, “up end municipalities are responsible turned out to talk with the Yukon society, it would affect for. It must, he said, be protected. committee about their concerns our demography violently.” “We need to have some and 28 spoke on the record, The territory has seen rapid assurances that our water will TH Deputy Chief Jay Farr and Chief Eddie Taylor turning thumbs down on the demographic shifts in the past be drinkable.” idea of fracking anywhere in the – during both the Gold Rush Both Joanne Bell and her Yukon. and the building of the Alaska daughter, Elizabeth Engel, Long time Yukoner Julie Highway – and history shows appealed to the need to protect Frisch compared the very notion such influxes to have been special areas of the world from of fracking as it is currently disruptive to those already being damaged by unnecessary practiced as being a scheme living here. industrial intrusions. The committee: Jim Tredger, Darius Elias, Lois Moorcroft, Patti worthy of a Monty Python skit. Terrance Shädda called Harm to the environment was McLeod, Allison Lloyd (clerk), Currie Dixon, Sandy Silver She said no one really knows hydraulic fracturing “an attack a constant theme in many of what’s going on under the on water” and therefore an the presentations. Included in ground with the water table or attack on nature in general, a number of comments was the less adamant in his opposition probably hasten the demise how the processes, which are including plants, animals and idea that it seemed incongruous to fracking, saying that he was of the Arctic National Wildlife much more intensive now than people. for the Minister of Economic speaking on behalf of 1000 TH Refuge (ANWR) and damage the they were when the technology Some people simply went to Development, Currie Dixon, citizens in the territory. calving grounds of the Porcupine was first developed, affect the the microphone at the table to to also be the Minister of the “It will lead to litigation,” he Caribou herd. subsurface strata. say that they agreed with others Environment. insisted, making reference to There were a couple of Like a number of others, she and opposed fracking. Some TH Deputy Chief Jay Farr was the First Nation’s participation breaks during the three hour suggested that undertaking others, like town councillor much less forgiving about any in a court case related to the session, and some people got such actions without more and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Director chance that the government Peel Watershed. “Clearly in my to speak more than once after knowledge was foolhardy. of Natural Resources Darren would decide to allow the mind there’s going to be a ton of the initial list of speakers had Jim Taggart spoke to the Taylor, sat down long enough practice. litigation if you guys go there. been completed. What was plain toxicity of the fluids used to say that the five minutes “If you don’t ban fracking you It’s an unhealthy situation. throughout were the consistent in fracking and, along with allotted for presentations was will have another court case on You’re playing with our water. themes of concerns about water several others, spoke of how the not nearly long enough for him your hands. Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in I think all of you sitting there quality, concerns about human process actually removes fresh to air his issues and he would has a resolution in place to ban know better. I hope you make and animal impacts, and a water from the ecosystem by make a written submission. fracking from our traditional the right decision and the right complete rejection of any thought contaminating it. Town councillor Bill Kendrick, territory and we’re going to recommendation.” there might be of fracking, either Kath Selkirk urged the also with TH as Land and stick to it and we’re not going While Northern Cross has in the Klondike or elsewhere in committee to “think of the Resources Manager, spoke of to be budging. We’re fighting indicated that fracking will the territory. people before the corporations.” the precautionary principle in left and right, right down to the not be part of its Eagle Plains Sebastian Jones echoed the developing public policy, but nitty gritty.” operation, Taylor warned that previous concerns and raised went on to list the extensive Chief Eddie Taylor was no any move in that direction would Subscribe to the THE KLONDIKE SUN In-store Tel: Subscription & Renewal Form Klondike Specials & 993-6567 Fresh Coffee Fax: every day! 993-5973 Name: Address: European cheeses and organic foods City: Province/ State: Sun! Our Specialties Postal/ Zip Code: Country: Email:
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There CBC News Network, I’ll begin are blizzards, and ice storms, That the Yukon River isn’t this portion of the column by and massive, long-lasting power higher than it is after several saying that I don’t remember outages, and all manner of weeks of rain and drizzle is “killing the public broadcaster” unpredictable, nasty weather. a sure indicator of how little being a part of anyone’s election We may be dark and cold in the snowfall there was during the platform, and I am not happy middle of the winter, but we’re months after the New Year. with the reports coming out predictable, for the most part. Up to Christmas the City of of this week’s announcements We can dress for it, seal up the Dawson was looking with some from the government appointed house, turn on some lights, sit apprehension at its rapidly hatchet man who is currently down, turn on the television late shrinking budget for street running the organization. at night and watch some part of clearing. After that, it didn’t But that’s not what I sat down the country being hammered by really seem to be much of a to write about this week. I’ll get whatever surprise package the problem. there, but it’s a bigger topic for planet has in store for them this Breakup, at least in the front another time. week. of the town, was described to This week it actually is about In fact this, summer, just last Rain has been a regular later afternoon or evening feature of many me as being quite anti-climatic, the weather – or rather, the lack week, we saw tornados, floods days this June. This sky doesn’t look like it should be wet but it was, largely because there wasn’t a of the weather. and a "post tropical storm" at 12:18 one morning. lot of water. Some months back now, in (Hey you! Almost a hurricane!) Compared to last year at this February, Claire Martin retired wreaking havoc from Roache's Corner by Michael Roache time levels are very low, and this from the CBC and suddenly the Saskatchewan to Cape Breton. is in spite of many days of drizzle little five minute nation wide At the same time that we are and a number when the rainfall weather recap at the end of the feeling grateful that we aren’t was positively torrential. National disappeared, replaced there, having to deal with I begin this column with such by those little “here’s something that, we can sympathize with a mundane title and topic as an we’re working on” teasers. our fellow Canadians and feel illustration of what folks often That certainly didn’t happen connected to them in some way. talk about when they greet each because Claire Martin was the We may tap out a little personal other. Whether it’s in person or only person capable of filling message to friends and family, in the various types of social that slot in the program. As asking if they’re okay – because media, it’s not unusual for good at it as she was, there were we just saw what a mess they the weather to be part of the lots of times when she wasn’t are having to deal with. conversation. around and other people did So the missing weather report For those of us with families the job. So, as much as I enjoyed is not just because Claire Martin in other parts of the country, the banter between Martin and has run off to work for an outfit checking on how they are doing Mansbridge, or Martin and any that makes reality television includes finding out what kind of of the other anchor people, it’s shows (Claire? What were weather they are having. I’ll bet not the person I’m missing so you thinking?). CBC still has that those of you with weather much as the information. 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On July 7,2014 my sweet daughter Lisa Mckenna will be gone one year. I miss our daily talks,her many wonderful notes and letters, her The Public Meeting and beautiful spirit. She was and is my sweet baby girl, always. I have been Open House on the Dome Road in many small towns during my long life,but never one as special as Relocation and Future Lots was Dawson City, Lisa always said once I came for a visit I would not want exactly that, and it did not meet to leave, she was right, if not for my family here,I would move north. Ev- with the approval of the most eryone I met a year ago, Klondike Sun staff , her landlord,Friends,shop vociferous members of the two people, people on the street, The R.C.M.P, the Bank and many more, dozen citizens who arrived to many to name, could not have been kinder to me. They gave me so to attend the meeting at the much love and help. Dawson City's people are rare. I've been no oth- Downtown Hotel. They had paraded a bit er place where everyone looks inside a person , no matter what their standing in the community is,and judges them for what they are inside outside with signs expressing their displeasure over the and not their circumstances. Thank You Dawson City for all your kind- ness to my Lisa and myself. deal that has been reached to relocate the Dome Road and These folks really wanted to talk about the Slinky Mine, but most left With Love , Respect and gratitude, allow Slinky Mines to search for gold under the old road bed. when it became clear to them that this was not the topic on the table. Fawn (Lisa's Mom} Inside they were even more Dawson residents ignored and disregarded upset to learn that the deal had been inked and signed Carey will still retain rights Glenda Bolt, whose property back on May 14, 2014 and that to fractions of claims on the is adjacent to the existing Like many Dawson residents only discovered an agreement negotiations had been quietly east side of the new road, mining claims, above them I have been involved in trying between governments and Mr. going on among the three and a number of people in on the Mary McLeod Road, to resolve the issues of mining Carey had been signed, weeks parties to the agreement for the audience wanted to know said that this was a Band-Aid in municipalities, addressing after the event. Not even City about 18 months. why that kind of sloppy detail solution which would not really the conflicts between the staff or Council thought it wor- A one and a half page handout hadn’t been ironed out during create the end point that both Municipal and Mining Acts thy to advise us. This agreement summarized the negotiated the bargaining. the City and the territory were and seeking a resolution to not only confirms the road re- settlement that will see the Mayor Wayne Potoroka, saying it would. Until this was the Slinky Mine issues in the locations paid for by YTG but Yukon government assume along with councillors Bill dealt with as a broader issue, community. These matters have that the costs and damages Mr. the cost and responsibility Kendrick and Stephen Johnson, she said, it was going to keep really come to the fore since the Carey owes the municipality for relocating the Dome Road were united in saying that coming back. Yukon Government announced need not be paid. YTG has just to improve it, over a one they felt they had managed to Bill Holmes was particularly its decision to relocate sections announced a public meeting in kilometre stretch that happens get the best deal they could dissatisfied that the solution at of the Dome Road and Mary Dawson to “inform” residents to coincide with the boundaries for the town, which has been hand encompassed only a small McLeod at taxpayers’ expense of the proposals with just five of the bench which contains the dealing with this issue for portion of the problem that ($1.3M) to allow Darrell Carey, days notice and at one of the claims that are owned by the most of the current century. exists because of mining claims the owner of the Slinky claims busiest times of the year. It’s Slinky Mine’s Carey family. being grandfathered within to mine under the existing no surprise residents are feel- They did indicate that they Energy Mines and Resources highways. ing ignored and disregarded. weren’t especially satisfied the town’s boundaries. While Residents have put in an enor- Manager Bryony McIntyre with some of the outcomes he understood that the $1.3 mous amount of work over the It is in everyone’s best interests summarized the government’s – would have preferred to million was going to benefit past five years trying to assist to engage the community and position, saying that this extinguish more of the Carrey the town’s future development, governments and the commu- find a way to truly resolve the agreement was first and claims; were not happy that and was not simply a Slinky nity to identify long-term solu- issues for the long term benefit foremost about closing out the the miner was to be allowed Mine subsidy, he felt that tions to the problems we face. In of the Yukon. But that’s never claims on that bench off to the to get free of the penalties that Carey could surely have been the past couple of weeks I have going to happen when the ex- west of the Dome Road so that had been assigned him by the persuaded to give a bit more received an email from EMR pediency of tenders and baling the area could be developed for Yukon courts after he broke a for the deal he was getting, had stating that it has “no comment” out ailing mining outfits takes country residential lots. number of city bylaws over the the government been willing to and “won’t take a position” on precedence over the rights and Carey had a right to mine last several years, going back push harder. questions I raised in relation to needs of communities and resi- claims that he had owned through two council terms. Councillor Johnson felt that the Slinky Mine. A couple of days dents. prior to the town’s boundary Early in the meeting this was not a 100% solution; later YESAB emailed to say “it is YTG has been fully behind expansion in the 1990s, she protesters, who had hoped but that it was in the 80 to 90% unlikely the Executive Commit- Darrell Carey every step of the said, but both the town and that this would be more than range given the constraints the tee will respond” to an enquiry way – even after he was found the territory had identified an information session, got up town had faced in dealing with about the need for a YESAB as- guilty in the Yukon Supreme that bench as being a prime and left when it became clear the other two parties. sessment for the project. To Court for permit infractions. candidate for lot development. that nothing in the signed Miner Mark Favron was in date, YTG Community Services Residents have received abso- McIntyre’s position was that deal was up for alteration. Jim favour of the agreement in that has failed to address any of the lutely no support or advice in the government was assisting Taggart put it that there was it would get Carey into mining concerns or solutions we’ve the years we’ve been actively in- both the town and the miner no point in being there if this out his claim and get him out of raised nor even provided a sin- volved in this. So who does rep- by undertaking the $1.3 million was not a consultation, and the area as quickly as possible. gle piece of advice. Now we dis- resent us, and who do we look to project to realign the road at departed with several people. Other topics which may need cover that department will not Jimfor support? Taggart this time. While others were not as more clarification according to take up residents’ numerous of- The government plans to strident, there were still the discussion are the provision fers to meet. Residents are being have the road realignment plenty of concerns expressed of pedestrian pathways along Witherstonewalled The and ignored. Webcam? Dawson City completed by late in the fall at the meeting. that section of the road, and the If this wasn’t bad enough, we season this year. While this MLA Sandy Silver wanted pros and cons of realigning the will improve the safety of the to know how the $1.3 million junction of the Dome and Mary road by rounding out a very figure had been arrived at, McLeod Roads. Both subjects We spent a week in your wonderful city in August of 2013 and sharp curve just below the but the answer that it was were batted around but it seems enjoyed every minute. On our return to southern Ontario we Slinky bench, McIntyre said the a political decision handed that further discussions will be stayed in touch by checking in daily to keep in touch through the safety issues were secondary down to the departments to held at the administrative level. Front St. webcam sponsored by Mac's Fireweed Books. Unfor- to freeing up the bench for lot actualize didn’t tell him any tunately the camera has not been operating since early May of development. more than he had been able to this year. We keep checking in but nothing has changed. I tried Once the new Dome Road learn in Legislative debates. to contact Mac's via the link on the webcam page but it takes me section is completed, Darrell nowhere. Is there any move afoot to re-start the camera ? We Carey will be free to push his sure miss it as I am sure many of your tourists do. All our best mining activity under and The KLONDIKE SUN makes a great gift: to your city. through the old road, and will be given until the end of SUBSCRIBE TODAY! DAllon the M cbest,Keen December 2017to finish all his mining in that particular area, then abandoning the claims. Tourist with fond memories Where this gets tricky is that P6 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN A happy crowd celebrates Canada Day
Story & Photos By Dan Davidson tional territory. "The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in have a long history of welcoming newcomers to our territory,” he Canada Day in Dawson was said. “This value of acceptance a little slow getting started. is something we are proud to Most of the rain came during see in all citizens of our coun- the night, and folks were able to try. We should be proud of our walk to the Pancake Breakfast culture and diversity. That’s put on by St. Paul’s Church (us- what makes this day special.” ing the facilities at St. Mary’s) “Canada Day in Dawson City on a pretty fine morning by is always special,” said Mayor 8 a.m., but the rain started to Wayne Potoroka. “So many sig- drizzle down just about 3 hours nificant events took place right later and that held up the start here that influenced our com- of the parade for just a bit. munity, shaped our country and The Canada Day parade is changed the world. lower key than the Discovery “I'm a proud Canadian, and it’s Days event in August, but there an honour to say I live in a town was still lots of enthusiasm, that has played, and still plays, with a full contingent of the a large role in our nation’s tale. RCMP in Red Serge, a horde of The Gold Rush reconfigured the decorated bicycles, half-ton economies of the western world floats filled with musicians and still ignites the imagina- and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizens tion of people worldwide. The showing off their culture. Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in continue TH Deputy Chief Jay Farr, MLA Sandy Silver and Mayor Wayne Potoroka cut the big birthday cakes. Gertie and her Girls were redefining First Nations self- there, riding in the Fire De- government for our town, our partment’s most antique run- territory, and our world and ning vehicle. Parks Canada cel- building on a resilient culture ebrated the Nugget’s Stanley that has flourished in this place Cup Challenge and the Museum for thousands and thousands of guides were out in their period years. costumes. "If you’re a fresh Canadian, The major addition this year and I know there are a few here was a decorated Holland-Amer- with us, then this is your first ica touring coach and, of course Canada Day as a citizen of our EMS and the Fire Dept. finished country. You’re likely feeling a off the show. Over at Victory great deal of pride right now. Gardens Diamond Tooth Gertie But understand that feeling led in the National Anthem, only gets stronger with each flanked by the Mounties and Canada Day celebration. I've of- later joined by a contingent of ten said Canadians are born all Scouts for a photo. over the world, they just have to In front of the Museum host find their way through to join Laura Mann invited everyone to the rest of us. The immigrant stay for a picnic lunch of smok- experience is such a large part ies, watermelon, drinks and of Canada’s story. Thanks for cake, but before that came the adding to it, and welcome.” speeches. While folks lined up for the MLA Sandy Silver welcomed lunch Museum staff set up the everyone to Canada’s 147th kids’ game in the park and as the Birthday Party. afternoon wore on many people “This town’s history,” he said, made their way to Front Street “is such an integral part of Ca- for the Yukon Goldpanning nadian history. Dawsonites are Championships and, later that so lucky that we spend every evening, to the Palace Grand, day here in the Klondike, a place for Brandon Isaac’s concert as where many of you come for the part of the Live at the Palace trip of a lifetime. We get to call Grand season. this place home.” There was some rain as the Tr'ondëk Hwëch’in Deputy day went on, but not enough to Chief Jay Farr welcomed every- dampen spirits and by evening one to the First Nation’s tradi- it was fine again. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 P7 Miller Recaptures Goldpanning Championship Story & Photos By Dan Davidson
David Miller regained his title in the Yukon Open and Klondike Diamond Tooth Gertie and her Girls in the Fire Department’s oldest Open events at the Yukon Gold vehicle. Panning Championships on Canada Day in Dawson. In the championship event Miller found all 8 flakes of gold in a time of 3 :26 seconds. This entitled him to the trophy and a $2000 prize to help him attend the World Gold Panning Championships in Sweden later this summer. Lorraine Miller came second in this event, with a time of 5 :16. Last year’s winner, Paul Robitaille, finished faster, but missed a flake and so incurred a penalty for a third place finish. Yukon Open Winners: Lorraine and David Miller, Paul Robitaille. For the first time, Holland-America decided to put a coach in the There were six contestants. parade. The Miller family swept the Klondike Open event. David came first by finding all 6 flakes. Brother Dirk missed one for a second place finish and son Justin missed two to finish third. There were eight panners in the contest. In the Seniors’ event, Diane Schroeder found 11 of the 12 flakes for a finishing time (with a three minute penalty) of 7:13. This protest float demanded the protection of the Peel Watershed James Archibald located 10 and other environments. flakes in his bucket of dirt for a time of 11:15 and Art Sailer found nine flakes for a time of 15:52. There were seven contestants. The Cheechako Open is for visitors and beginners and saw a healthy field of 23 competitors searching for six gold flakes. The winners were Kate Laugesen, Klondike Open winners: The Miller family: Dirk, David and Justin Harold Kuntz and Charles- Phillippe Labbe. The Danoja Zho pick-up truck made a clear statement, closely fol- The Youth 12-15 category lowed by the Recreation Centre’s bicycle parade. had just two entrants. Bleyd Hammond won the event, followed by Jesse Favron. The Youth Under 11 category had eight panners. Kelvin (no last name given) won the event, finding all five flakes. Hadley Paige Tulloch came second with four. Clement Potoroka took a bit longer but did find all five flakes. Our mayor already has his photo up on Facebook. This year there was no Corporate Challenge event and the on and off drizzle meant that the planned Gold Pour could not be carried out. In spite of the TH Deputy Chief Jay Farr, MLA Sandy Silver and Mayor Wayne occasional light rain, a healthy Potoroka ready to put out a fire. crowd remained for the better part of the three and half hour event. Senior event winners: Diane Schroeder, James Archibald and Art Sailer
The panning venue on Front Street. The Van Every Float featured a musical trio. P8 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN Chinook salmon fishing closure in full effect Story and Photos by Hannah Eden “We’ve been asking people if they have any left over fish that they are willing to give up. We have to have at least 20 fish. We still need fish to teach our kids and to tell them how important it is to share. If a person doesn’t have fish, then you always give. And that’s what we’re doing.” The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH) Citizens Council has announced a full Chinook Fishing is of huge importance to many families in the community, however most salmon harvest closure in light of the crisis gripping the Yukon and Alaska. are taking the news in stride. TH Citizen’s Council made the decision following a meeting held on Thursday “In the last ten years, we’ve known the salmon has been in decline,” says Ryan June 19th after visit from the Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee. Peterson, Fish and Wildlife Steward. “We did recommended a precautionary closure to Department of Fisheries and “It feels wrong for me to fish. When I catch a female salmon and I cut the eggs Oceans as part of our mandate,” said Dennis Zimmermann, Executive Director for out of her… It’s not something I like doing.” Yukon Salmon Sub-Committee during a teleconference on June 24th. Preservation is key to this crisis – to protect the salmon for future generations is Legislation was passed with full closure of Chinook salmon harvesting until the the ultimate goal. escapement numbers have been met. “I don’t plan on fishing this year. Even if I have the Aboriginal rights to fish, I Roberta Joseph, Manager of Fish and Wildlife for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, announced choose not to this year for preservation,” says Joseph-Rear. the closure during a teleconference held on June 24th with the Alaska Department Members of the community such as Peterson have been making house calls to of Fish and Game and members of First Nation communities along the Yukon River. convince others of the importance of preservation. “We’ve been having community meetings and we’re in the process of doing a “I’m going to do door to door and talk to people and say, Listen, you’ve got a 10 mail out to our citizens,” said Joseph. year old boy there. Do you want him to fish in 8 years from now? So stop fishing Although the crisis has meant numbers of Chinook salmon have been at a record for 8 years,” says Peterson. low, a positive follow-up was given at the teleconference by Alaska Department of “Give him that opportunity to go out when he’s 18. You can still teach him – he’ll Fish and Game still know how.” “The total drainage projection is approximately for 121,000 Chinook salmon. So Despite the lack of Chinook salmon harvesting, traditions will not falter for this would put us at the upper end of our pre-season outlook of 64,000 to 121,000,” Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. said a correspondent for ADFG. Peggy Kormendy, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in elder, has been fishing with her family for “I think it’s safe to say, we are seeing a better run than we expected. However, a most of her life - her family being one of the strongest fishing families in Dawson run of 121,000 is still, unfortunately, lower than average.” City. Alaska Department of Fish and Game voiced that they needed to see Chinook “I got married and then my husband taught my children how to do the fish wheel salmon arriving at the sonar project in Eagle, before they can have any confidence and how to do this and that on the river,” shares Kormendy. “They were brought up in whether escapement goals will be met. with that. They know now how to do fishing.” With this in mind, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens Council is still going ahead with a Chinook salmon is a huge part of culture and teaching; however, the art of full closure. fishing is a culture which Kormendy believes will not be swept away with the new “Our Council had passed a resolution for no harvesting of Chinook salmon,” says changes. Joseph. “There will be a Chinook salmon closure in Tr’ondëk traditional territory “If you like that kind of life, you have to have it in your heart to go out in the rain for subsistence harvesting. So we won’t be fishing for first fish.” or whatever. You put your gear on, you go out and you check your net.” With a closure now in full effect, communities now have to adjust to the lack of Chinook salmon harvesting in all areas of life. Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Fish Youth Camp will be affected as there will be no fishing for first fish. Fish will be taken from last years harvest to be used in the camp. “It’s now an accredited program for our kids to learn,” says Angie Joseph-Rear, a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in elder.
The empty Han Fisheries plant sits alone on Duke and Front, a mute reminder of the thriving fishery that used to take place here.
“The river is not the same as when we used to fish. We used to make camp in different places. Now, it’s all washed out," says Peggy Kormendy, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in elder as she sits in her home. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 P9 Chinook salmon fishing closure in full effect Stories of survival, endurance and friendship from Yukon River Quest STACKED News & Happenings from the Community Library In the Library this month
Monday Noon – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Noon – 6:30 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday Noon – 4 p.m. Sunday CLOSED * * * * Visitors to Dawson are always welcome at the Library. In addition to our selection of books and periodicals, free internet terminals and WiFi access are also available. If you want to know more about the Klondike, you’ll find works chronicling the gold rush, describing northern geography and wildlife, or detailing the history and culture of the local Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in first nation. And, of course, we have a great selection from those famous literary Dawsonites, Jack London, Robert Service, and Pierre Berton. Ken Gibbons sits with his wife Kim after finishing 5th in the Men’s Solo Kayak class. Gibbons * * * * was also honoured with the Spirit of the North award after helping two stranded competitors who capsized on the river. For more information about any of these please contact the Library at 993-5571 or email [email protected] Story & Photo by Hannah Eden
Yukon River Quest competitors have once again passed through experiencing hypothermia and were in shock. So I got some clothes on them.” the waters of the Yukon River from the banks of Whitehorse to the Despite the challenges of weather, sleep deprivation and hunger, friendship and fun are the shore of Dawson City. cornerstones to this intense race. Every year hundreds of racers from around the world, travel to Racers such as Philippe Heitz and Arthur Sucker traveled from Switzerland and France to compete Whitehorse, Yukon to take part in one of the hardest races in the together as well as sisters, Patty and Beth Clune from Toronto. world. Traveling by canoe or kayak, men and women take up their Friends Pat McKenna and Liz Bosely from Whitehorse have competed for four years together. paddles and venture out on a 700 km quest. Strength, endurance “I just phoned up Pat and said, ‘Let’s sign up!” said McKenna. and health are tested every waking hour. However, this year, “And when we were signing up and filling out our online forms we thought, ‘Well, what kind of a racers were faced with a little more than they bargained for. team name shall we have,’ and when I was leaving Pat’s house I said ‘Well, there’s no turning back!’ With torrential rains and high winds over Lake Laberge, various And that became out team name.” team members encountered waves of a terrifying five or six feet in However, none of the fun and sportsmanship would be had without support teams and organizers, height. some of whom have been volunteering with Yukon River Quest for 14 years. Such is Al Foster’s story “It started out good,” said Leigh Merritt, a competitor from High – a long term volunteer whom competitors look forward to seeing at the scheduled stop in Carmacks. River, Alberta who raced with his wife Cheryl. “It’s a big team that takes people all the way from the start to the end,” says Gary Seed, solo “We got out good, but that storm on the lake, that was the end of kayaker from Whitehorse. our race. I ended up tearing my shoulder out.” “The racers are the benefactors, but if anything didn’t happen, if there wasn’t the vision there from Fifty kilometers in length, Lake Laberge is one of the most the Board on how it was gonna play out, if there wasn’t the people to run the boats, if they didn’t dreaded stretches of the race. With freezing waters and have the campgrounds running or the food provided - any of those make the trip problematic, if not unpredictable weather being commonplace, this year’s rain and undoable.” wind made the seemingly short leg almost unbearable. “The waves were really high,” shares Cheryl Merritt. “I was at the front taking strokes and there was nothing. There was just air because you’re just in swells. We ended up getting turned sideways. It was really quite a struggle for us to get to shore – it took all we had to stay upright, leaning into the waves so we wouldn’t flip and me leaning on the side trying to steer. At one point I said to Leigh, ‘I think we’re going to drown.” Drowning and rough waters aren’t the only fears - the biggest is that of the silent, but deadly, hypothermia. This year’s race saw a near emergency as two young women capsized their canoe after leaving Laberge and arriving back on the Yukon River. However, endurance and sportsmanship were honored at the awards ceremony after the race, as Whitehorse competitor Ken Gibbons sacrificed his time and equipment to help the stranded girls. “I left the checkpoint at the end of Laberge and went down onto the river. It was about 6 a.m. when I turned the corner of the river, I saw on the far shore a white canoe turned upside down and two girls waving for help,” shares Gibbons. “I paddled as hard as I could to get to shore and I got out and ran up to some higher ground and made a fire for them. I got them by the fire and grabbed them my dry clothes. They actually flipped at 5 a.m., so they were there an hour by the time I got there. Their lips were blue. They were P10 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN Dumpster dining: a guide to the world of recycled cuisine
Story & Photo by Damian Jakibchuk
Since arriving in Dawson City for the summer, I have encountered a number of interesting people, but those that have really struck a chord with me are the ones with the very specific skillset relating to finding the best trash. Not realizing that there was even such a thing as desirable garbage, I came to realize that when it came to the world of secondhand eating that was going on around me, I had my head buried way down in the sand. In time, the story became much bigger than I had expected. What I had believed to be one or two of society’s hidden outcasts roaming the streets, was actually an open, kind, community of some of the most resourceful people this side of Canada. It was explained to me that classroom curriculums down south in America have even included articles written about this sort of thing. In fact, more and more people I encounter as the days pass here in the Yukon have tried their hand at rummaging through garbage. Just the other day, I watched a couple carrying home some groceries make a stop at a trash bin to see what else they could find for their meal. When I got the idea to write this story, I wanted to spread the word about a culture that is widely overlooked back in my home of Toronto. I got in touch with a young man calling himself Bet, and met up with him to ask him some questions. As I arrive at Dawson’s gazebo by the river, Bet points at the garbage bin 20 feet away and proudly flashes me a package of food he put together from the trash only minutes before I arrived. A snack. It’s an array of half-eaten dumpstered sandwiches, with a side of curly fries. He has me weigh it in my hand to show me how heavy it is. “I always eat like a king,” he says to me. 'You can find bread, baked goods, veggies, protein... I feel I’m pretty nourished and I’ve been doing it for How long have you been diving for? Does anybody call it years. It’s the main way I eat' - diving? Bet As we continue, Bet digs in to Beta dumpstered sandwich. : 4 years. Pretty much since I started travelling in the fall of 2010.What I like compels to go withyou todumpsterin’. do it? What kind of things do you dumpster-dive for? Is it just food? B B
: I guess, originally it was just kinda the thrill, the challenge. : Mostly food, just cause I like to eat, but you can find a lot of stuff. Bike parts are a great thing to I learned when my friends were going out for a meal, to just go find. I found a classic POG set with the stadium official board. Once I found a giant paper mache behind the shop and get my own meal, but it extends my budget as Howjester do head. you Butfind since the best I travel food/stuff? I don’t want Are toothere many tricks? material possessions. well. I also believe it’s my part to reduce waste, kind of a one man B recyclingMore people operation. come in from off of Front Street, and Kimberly and Dan join in on the conversation. : Yeah, you start understanding the throw-out cycle. Sometimes they throw things out at night like pizza and doughnut places, but sometimes they throw it out in the morning when they check the Kimberly: expiry dates. Other times it’s a competition to get there before someone else does. Often garbage can beK locked in garages or trash compactors. But yeah, generally, if they’re selling it in the front of the It’s more common in bigger cities. It doesn’t work as store,B they’re throwing it out in the back. wellDo here, people because ever think people you’re are really homeless? smart about their waste. K: You really have to dig around too. B : If you lift the bag, it’s the heavier ones that have food in them. What: Oh. ifThat’s the locked a good stuff tip. has the best treats in it? : All the time, and technically I guess I am. But I think there’s B a difference between not renting a property and living on the streets unwillingly—I’m homeless by choice. A house is there as : There’s actually something called “Dumpster Liberation.” Essentially you get bolt cutters and a ball in chain in my mind. When you’re paying rent, you don’t cut the bolts, but you don’t cut the lock and dumpster-dive in the same night. You cut the lock, and want to leave that space because you want to get your money’s come back the next night. Sometimes you super glue the lock to get them to change it. It’s about worth. Me, I consider myself a traveler, not homeless—a subtle sabotaging their method of locking, but it is explicitly illegal. I would not recommend that. I’ve also distinction, but an important one in my mind. learned that sometimes bear proof is also human proof.
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Do you ever dumpster-dive in groups? Is there an advantage to that? B THE : Yep, but too many adds heat to the scene. 2, 3 people is good. One person can hold the dumpster open.What’s In 1/3 the of best the mealtime, you’vewe could ever cover had all from of Dawson. the trash? B KLONDIKE SUN K: I’ve had many meals. I’ve essentially had full pizzas. I’ve made soups. I’ve dumpstered 28oz steaksDan of prime rib angus beef and it was in winter, so it was still good and I could cook it up rare. : Finding a cake was pretty good. I ate cake for like 3 days afterwards! : I remember eating a mountain of cake and thinking that this is what it was like for kings like 500What years would ago. your dream dumpster meal be? B
: Generally I get cravings for pizza, but that’s an easy one to find. The good thing about pizza is it tastesHow good do you the make day after. sure Iyou pretty get muchall of yourfind all vitamins? the food I can think of, so I don’t need to dream. Sign up at B www.klondikesun.com : It’s not a problem. You can find bread, baked goods, veggies, protein. The hardest things to find are butter, spices, the basic cooking staples. If you know people who work in kitchens, sometimes theyK take supplies home with them to help you out. I feel I’m pretty nourished and I’ve been doing it forB years. It’s the main way I eat. : Sometimes it helps for someone to show you the ropes. : I can fill up a backpack with $150 of food in like 10 minutes. The hard part is just eating it before Subscribe to The Klondike Sun! it goesSo what bad. are the downsides? Have you ever gotten sick? B Only $44 per year! { (visit klondikesun.com for details) } : No, but I have friends who have gotten sick. Immunity does build up though. The average kitchen counter is dirtier than a garbage bag. A counter can be wiped and that 1% of bacteria that survives will quickly multiply, but garbage bags get changed every day. In the end, just trust the nose. WeK instinctually know if something’s good to eat. The biggest problem is when really aggressive storeB owners get possessive over their foods, like “Hey, get away from that food.” : It can be so enraging when you find a dumpster full of fresh food and it’s covered in bleach. : True, there can be some disrespectful dumpster-divers who make a mess, but I like to make the space cleaner than before I was there. I always like to say, the best way to please the dumpster gods is to sacrifice real garbage to them, which essentially equates to throwing out trash in the area of the dumpster.Do you ever buy groceries or eat out? B
: Oh yeah, it’s nice to treat yourself every now and then. I like to go to all you can eat buffets. Sometimes if you aren’t successful dumpsterin’, you have to supplement. If I feel I am missing somethingDoes dumpster in my diet, food I evergo out taste and betterbuy it. Orthan sometimes store-bought I busk food? for food. B soup kitchens : Oh yeah, man, cause you earned it. I eat all the ways you can eat. Food I bought, food friends cook, I eat at bum feeds ( ), and dumpsterin’. Dumpsterin’ in my mind tastes better because you had to roll up your sleeves and work for it. You have to use ingenuity. Even if it’s a simpler meal than what you can buy, it’s better every time if it’s dumpstered. There’s a lot less risk thanK shoplifting. Plus, the minute I walk into a store, all eyes are on me. People think, “Oh, there’s a dirty guy in the store. What’s he up to?” Do: I you prefer ever dumpstering have to compete to stealing with anywildlife? day. B Water for Nature, : Yep, haha, one tip is before you dive in, give the dumpster a knock, and the rats and raccoons will jump out, cause the worst thing is jumping into a dumpster and finding yourself face to face with a raccoon.What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever found in the trash? Water for People B
: I’ve opened up a dumpster of carcasses behind a butcher shop. Oh! Another time I was approaching a dumpster and there was a human leg sticking out the side. I said, “Oh no, this is the Yukoners have told us how important time I find a dead body in a dumpster.” I walked up to it, and realized it was a Hallowe’en prop, a water is—for the environment, for plasticWhat human do you leg. say I tothink people it’s onlywho afrown matter upon of time your before lifestyle? I find a dead human though. B people and for the economy.
: I explain to them that it isn’t unhealthy, and that there’s so much waste, that I’m doing my job to In response, we’ve developed the YUKON WATER reduce it. Sometimes people offer to buy me lunch, but I tell them “I do this as a lifestyle, so take this STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN. It’s a plan with six into consideration before you buy me the meal.” Other times when people ask me about it, I just call it surplus food allocation or something like that, and they move on. Most people do it for the thrill, not priorities for maintaining the quality, quantity and because they need it. Now and then I give homeless people food, but 8 out of 10 times they will give it health of Yukon water for both nature and people. backWhat when message I tell them would I’ve you dumpstered give to those it. curious about dumpsterin’ culture? B It provides a comprehensive approach for : If you’re curious, just start looking through dumpsters. I’m self-taught. There’s no dumpster- making decisions about water in Yukon. It’s diving school. I started one way: every time I’d walk by a garbage, I’d peek in. I would begin to a big-picture plan and we’ll be spending an challenge myself to get the same food as my friends, but from the garbage. Now it’s become a second additional $2.7 million over three years on nature. It’s not guaranteed, but put in the leg work and you’ll find something eventually. The only real risk of dumpster-diving is trespassing. As long as you don’t do those things you’re fine, but projects to make it happen. sometimesNow I get youa view do ofand the it action,gives you as Ithe join thrill Bet on of onethe ofhunt. his brief rounds, hitting up many of the trash bins on Front Street. Bet tells me that since there was a fairly long downpour today, there won’t be as much fresh garbage. He relies heavily on there being foot-traffic around town, and even the shops without customers will have less prepared that needs to be tossed out. Soon he finds a white paper bag in one of the bins, but to our dismay it only contains dog excrement. It doesn’t take long for him to score some real food, however: a few bites of potato and egg salad, and a large block of about 200 grams of cheddar cheese with only a bit of mold on the outside. He cuts it off and sticks the cheese in his backpack. Visit the future of Yukon water Right outside of The General Store he finds most of a sausage roll in good shape, just a little damp from www.gov.yk.ca/waterstrategy some sort of liquid he can’t put his finger on, but enough to settle his stomach. But that’s just one of the colourful surprises in the day of a Dawson City dumpster-diver. P12 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN To fix or not to fix seems to be the recreation question
Story & Photos By Dan Davidson commit to finding a way to carry out the project, it would make sense, said city manager The Art and Margaret Fry Jeff Renaud, to commit some of Recreation Centre has been a the remaining trust money to bone of contention in Dawson renovations that would further City ever since the day it opened. this project. Otherwise, it would Cost overruns on that and some not make sense. other projects brought down As Mayor Potoroka reminded Most of the major problems are under the curling rink, at the right, but the report recommends against the council of the day and left the two dozen people in the trying to repair them there due to poor soil conditions. the town with a massive debt. council chambers, and anyone This was eventually forgiven listening to the broadcast when it was admitted that the meeting, the town is currently problems were not solely caused involved in some fairly by the town, and the territorial expensive projects – new government set aside $4 million wells and improvements to the for the remediation of issues in water quality system – that the building. would suggest it should move Some of this has gone into cautiously. studies of the ground and of the On the other hand, as building itself, and the latest Renaud suggested, the future engineer’s report, from Stantec of recreation in the town has It is recommended that a new curling rink be built at this end of the building. Architecture, concludes that, been trapped in “paralysis rumours to the contrary, most by analysis” for quite some of the building is safe to use and years now. This report, he said, WIDC Alumnae Win Top Awards at 12th Annual could have a 40 year life span confirms that the building has a with relatively minor fixes to predictable life span and that it Female Eye Film Festival make it work more efficiently. is not dangerous. What can’t be fixed, in the long There has been much talk of term, is the curling rink at the building a new facility over the Toronto, ON – June 22, 2014. & G, directed by south end of the building. This years. Indeed the last territorial Danishka Esterhazy is where problems first began to election contest here featured Women In the Director’s (FF, nominated for appear over a decade ago now, a sod turning ceremony with Chair (WIDC) alumnae direc- Best Canadian Fea- and the settling is continuing. full territorial government tors, Paula Kelly, Lulu Keating, ture); When I First Eventually the sinking of the support at a site across the Annie Bradley and Christine Saw You, directed curling rink will have an impact Dome Road from the Crocus Buijs received top honours at by Jane Hancock on the arena connected to it, Bluff ballpark and soccer pitch. the 12th Annual Female Eye (Short); The Provid- though it doesn’t seem to have As Mayor Potoroka reminded Film Festival’s closing ceremo- er, directed by Bri- done so yet. the audience, there was never nies held at the prestigious anne Nord-Stewart Royal Cinema, 608 College There is movement in the any actual money attached to (Short); Pilgrams, Street, Toronto. directed by Marie other parts of the building – the that election promise. A plan to Paula Kelly took home the Clements (Short); arena and the administration divert the trust fund completely festival’s top prize, Best Of PLACEnta, directed sections – but this is nominal to the funding of a new centre Show, for her debut feature, Eu- by Jules Koostachin, shifting back and forth with the was shot down in flames soon phoria, a stirring road movie (Doc); How We seasons, the type of movement after it was proposed. intersecting the lives of a young Grow, directed by experienced in most Dawson There were a number of woman and her mother who Erika Macpherson buildings. probing questions from the abducted her a decade ear- (Doc, nominated The trust account audience, many of whom were lier. Lulu Keating, who is also for Best Documen- administered by the joint connected to either the town’s the 2010 WIDC Feature Film tary); I Can’t Re- Award-winner for her musical member, directed Lulu Keating celebrates after her award is Dawson/YTG oversight Rec. Board or the curling club. announced. Photo supplied committee has approximately When does the curling rink comedy, coming-of-age film, by Michelle Latimer Lucille’s Ball, won Best Canadi- (Music). $3 million remaining in it. movement begin to make the ABOUT FeFF While the major focus of that rink unsafe? an Feature. Writer/filmmaker, ABOUT WIDC Annie Bradley with her writing account is remediation of What is the nature of the partner, Daniela Saioni were existing problems, some of it, subsurface in the area where a awarded Best Reserve Screen- Women In the Director’s The Female Eye Film Festival approximately $1 million, might new curling rink might be built? play from the Festival’s Script Chair (WIDC) is an interna- (FeFF) is one of three remain- be diverted to changes within What will the more detailed Development Program for The tionally respected Canadian ing international women’s film the building – like completing estimates for a new curling rink WBI, and Christine Buijs won professional development of- festivald in Canada. The brain- the unfinished second floor look like? the Audience Choice Award for fering specially designed to child of filmmaker, actress, and upgrading some of the The report estimates $7.6 her comedy script, The Divorce advance the skills, careers and and WIDC alumna, Leslie Ann utility systems – which would million for that alone, with the Photographer. screen projects of women di- Coles, the FeFF is dedicated to vastly improve its efficiency, other costs going to changes in In her heartfelt acceptance rectors. With 180+ director showcasing films from around usefulness and operating costs. the existing building, including speech, Keating reflected on alumnae across Canada, WIDC the world, directed by wom- en. Along with festival busi- Stantec made two the systems changes and the her time at WIDC in Banff is presented in partnership by ness affairs director, Rebeka recommendations about the second floor finishing. and her journey to complete Creative Women Workshops Lucille’s Ball, “I don’t think I Association, The Banff Centre Antinia-Budrys, who happens future of the building, but the Responses were necessarily to be Coles’ daughter, Coles one that is getting the most vague at this point, but council would have had the courage and ACTRA, with major sup- to go forward or the tenacity port from Telefilm Canada, Wil- and her team of volunteers has attention is the proposal to build needs to make a decision or the just not taking no for an liam F. White Intl., and with the managed to sustain a boutique a new curling rink on the north before anything can be firmed answer, when I hit all of those support of the Canada Council festival feel while growing the side of the existing building and up. Given what happened the hurdles if I hadn’t established for the Arts | Conseil des Arts FeFF brand into internationally tear down the old one after that last time the town undertook who I was in a really deep way, du Canada, Panavision Canada, recognized forum for develop- is done, a solution that would a major recreation project, it’s and that’s what that program the Actra Fraternal Benefit So- ing both home-grown Canadian enable curling, which is on the enough to make anyone a little [WIDC] helped me to do.” ciety, UBCP/ACTRA, IATSE 669, talent, while setting the stage upswing here again, to continue nervous. Eleven WIDC alumnae films and special initiatives powered for potential co-productions where it is during the project. in total screened at the festival by NBCUniversal. www.widc.ca for women filmmakers. www. The class 4 estimate of costs including: Evangeline, directed #WIDC femaleeyefilmfestival.com for the preferred option is by Karen Lam (FF, nominated #FeFF2014 between $12 and $14 million. for Best Canadian Feature); H If the town council were to THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 P13 Live at the Palace opens its second season for about half of his group to travel to Eagle, Alaska, in a small Story & Photo flotilla of fishing boats, while the By Dan Davidson rest of them made their way by trade of the Gas- land on a Ruby Range tour bus. light Follies. Closing out the evening at By that time the Palace, he indicated that he Boyce was a vet- would be only too happy to do it A Night at the Grand Opera eran of the Fol- all again next year should Live House, 1899, marked Conrad lies style, hav- at the Palace manage to become Boyce’s return to the stage at the ing played at the an annual event. Palace Grand Theatre after a 21 Frantic Follies year absence. as well as sev- The audience could hardly eral seasons at have expected him to frame the the Gaslight, be- evening with the opening cho- ginning in 1979. rus from Shakespeare’s Henry V, A stint reciting in which the audience is exhort- verses at the ed to let the bare stage serve Robert Service for many varied settings over Cabin served to the next hour or so. Yet it was give him a love appropriate, for a bare stage, a of the Yukon’s piano (with a wooden crate for Bard. a bench) and a podium were the 1979 was also Hwëch’in First Nation’s region- sum and substance of the stage known for being the year of the al economic development plan, that evening. Snippets from last major flood in town, the which identified the Palace the play decorated the evening, opening of the Dempster High- Grand as a missing part of Daw- as Boyce and his accompanist, way, and the unpegging of the son’s tourism package. Whitehorse music teacher Jillian price of gold. As for the Henry Boyce continued in theatre
Durham, offered the audience V bits, that play was written after leaving in the Yukon and
the sort of two person fare that in 1599, 300 years before the was, for a number of years, the might have been common in the Palace opened, and recitations technical manager of the Ux- b year the original theatre was from the Bard of Avon were fair- bridge Music Hall, just north of b opened. ly standard music hall fare. Toronto. In 2013 he concluded The current building is a re- The evening’s performance ten years as the publisher of the Visitor of the Week construction of the original, included a lot of Tin Pan Alley Uxbridge Cosmos, and has since opened in 1962 for the seven songs that would have been in returned to stages large and week run of the Broadway musi- vogue at the end of the 19th cen- small, offering school perfor- Visitor Names: Pradip, Manu, Kanti, and Jay cal, Foxy, starring Bert Lahr. tury, including much material mances of Services’ work and Traveling from: San Diego, California Durham had first toured the by the prolific Stephen Foster. producing a number of other Comments about their visit: Our delightful visitors of the week theatre with Boyce in 1993, In true Follies spirit, Boyce even shows in larger venues. showed up at the Dawson Visitor Centre to learn a little more about when she was ten years old, and had an audience participation He has written a book about when Boyce, a friend of her fam- segment during which a couple one of Uxbridge’s distinctive ar- our fair city. The reason they wanted to visit Dawson City was to fulfill ily, was producing not one, but from the audience was invited chitectural buildings, and has a a lifetime dream. They thought that maybe – just maybe – they’d be two, shows in the Palace that to show everyone else how to couple of others in mind, includ- able to find the gold they dreamed about as boys. We hope they find summer. waltz. ing an annotated volume of Ser- that elusive nugget on their tour tomorrow. His production of La Siege In- The June 22 show was the vice’s Yukon poems. ferno, an attempt to recreate season opener for Live at the This summer, though, he the original debut evening at Palace Grand, season two, a co- opted to spend a few weeks as Arizona Charlie Meadows’ the- production of Parks Canada and a tour director and so had the Visitor of the Week is brought to you by the atre, was based on the playbill the Klondike Institute of Art distinction of bringing his own Dawson City Chamber of Commerce and the Klondike Sun for that show. In addition, Boyce and Culture. This revival of the audience of 22 to the Palace provided The Trials of Suwanee Palace Grand, after a decade of Grand, adding to the numbers McPhee, which was more in line evening silence following the in the house that night. with the typical musical melo- demise of the Gaslight Follies, The next day he had arranged dramas that were the stock in was spurred on by the Tr’ondëk HUMANE SOCIETY DAWSON UPDATE with Danielle Thorne, Humane Society Dawson Considering Adopting A Pet?
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Story & Photos By Hannah Eden “Some of that footage will be in the next video; how to deal with a witch,” reveals Rayburn. “It’s supposed to have a three Something magical has –part. We’ll see. It just depends descended upon Dawson City on how it goes. Hopefully it will in the form of Nicole Rayburn’s travel places.” new exhibition - Which Witch? To view Which Witch, head on Housed at Confluence @ the over to Confluence @ the SOVA SOVA gallery and supported by Gallery – exhibition open until KIAC, Rayburn’s in-progress July 12th. exhibition, Which Witch? is a combination of photos and video work which walks the audience through historical constructions of witches and into contemporary representation. Using her research from the Early Modern period witch Standing in front of the second part of her exhibition, Nicole Rayburn uses found photographs to trace hunts in Europe, Rayburn’s the image of witches through the ages video work highlights the different ways members of . communities would identify witches. “There’s texts on how to the historic into a modern identify witches, how to context. handle them in court,” explains “I also think it’s a kind of Rayburn. contemplation for looking “Because if they make eye at how this segment of the contact, they might cast a spell population was persecuted on the judge.” for being different by this Using historical wood-cuts authoritarian structure,” says and animating them, Rayburn’s Rayburn. video engages audiences as they “I think it’s easy to look back enter the white-washed room. into a historical point and think Images of witches burning about those things because children and fornicating with we are less tied to it with our the devil are just some of the own opinions and such. I think pieces Rayburn discovered it’s horrific. When you look at during her research for the the scope and you look at how project. they designed torture devices “The opening shot with specifically – it’s such a huge the tower - I was at a festival and horrifying event. I also in Germany in April,” says think it is kind of forgotten, but Rayburn. it is one of the biggest atrocities “It was a tower originally in Europe towards a certain built as part of a city wall group of people.” with windows for archers. But During Rayburn’s attendance in the 1600’s they used it to at the University of Western keep witches. There were 236 Ontario, her fascination with witches killed there - at that one all things supernatural was place. They were kept in there fuelled. and then they were executed. “I did my thesis work and my The space was terrifying.” masters work on werewolves Although the idea of witches and vampires and the idea of and sorcery has evolved into a the ‘other’,” shares Rayburn. more comical or entertainment “I touched on witches but I light in the last few decades, never really had time, as it’s Rayburn’s work highlights the such a big topic. So there’s that sad truth of the Early Modern and then teaching art history Period – mothers, wives and here, like culture studies and ordinary women of the 1600’s historical context so I started were torched and killed looking at images. You know, through extensive European when you’re looking at stuff witch hunts. from like 15th 16th century, it’s “Often, they were widows fascinating. I mean you don’t - they were herbalist people. normally encounter that on a Often they were midwives, or day to day basis.” single women of lower class - so Her new exhibition isn’t the there’s a class base to it also,” final product of Rayburn’s explains Rayburn. desire to delve into the past. As well as engaging audiences Traveling through Europe through video work, hundreds this month, Rayburn will be upon hundreds of faces of collecting more research to help witches through the ages are formulate potential on-going hung from the walls of the SOVA projects as she travels through gallery. Putting faces to these England, France and Germany women was a big part of pulling viewing historical sites. P20 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN A Klondike Home Companion plays the THIS IS JUST MY OPINION Palace Grand by Al Sider Story & photos By Dan Davidson Canada Day, What is it really about?
In addition to bringing some Outside talent to the Palace Grand’s stage this Canada Day has just recently, slipped away once again. I have discovered summer for the Live at the Palace Grand season, the Klondike Institute of Art and that many Canadians seem to have forgotten exactly what this day stands for. Culture and Parks Canada are making use of Dawson’s considerable pool of local I can forgive our American neighbours for not knowing what Canada Day is talent. The first of two shows loosely based on the format of Garrison Keillor’s all about, but our Canadian brothers and sisters to not know what it stands Prairie Home Companion graced the stage on June 27. for is unforgivable. Many people see Canada Day as simply a “holiday”, a day A Klondike Home Companion was helmed by Ben Rudis and Brendan Reese, of celebration, and fireworks. This is so evident by the fact that a number of who host a show on CFYT-fm under the moniker The Kings of Dawson. In addition Canadians are attempting to petition the Canadian Government to have the to introducing the musical acts for the evening, the pair provided several comedy “holiday” moved to a “floating holiday” so that it can always give a “long skits as well aa a routine in which current events in town were interpreted by weekend”. To me, it is obvious that these radical people have lost sight of what Canada Day really is all about. So, I will ask your endurance as I provide a readings from the Dawson Buy/Sell Facebook page. condensed History lesson, in order to explain Why Canada Day exists. John Ostrander was the first musical act, augmenting his folk stylings with a Canada Day is about the formulation of the “British North America Act” in monologue about his original move to the Yukon. 1867. This Act united the three British colonies in existence in North America The Handsome Devils, featuring Noosa, Ryan West and Susu Robbins, were the at that time, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Province of Canada; which second local group. Their style, produced by guitar, mandolin and piano, varied consisted of Upper and Lower Canada, (the Southern portions of Ontario and with the lead singer. Quebec). This formation and union of these Territories occurred on 1 July The final musical set of the evening came the Vancouver based quartet called 1867, and Canada was called by the name “The Dominion of Canada” and 1 July Blackberry Wood. They play a style that can only be described with hyphens: alt- became known as Dominion Day. country-gypsy-circus music. It’s a mini-cabaret with guitar, saxophone, trumpet Every year since that time, the anniversary of this “British North America and upright bass. And those of us who were wondering why they would want to Act” has been celebrated, and was originally known as “Dominion Day”. haul that monster bass around, we all found out during their finale number. This name was changed to its current name, “Canada Day” in 1982 with the passing of the “Canada Act”. In 1967, Canada celebrated its 100th Birthday, also known as “Confederation”, and in 2012 Canada was 145 years old. Canada has undergone numerous historical events since its formation in 1867. Canada has been a major force in two World Wars as well as the Korean War. Canadian men, women and children of ALL races and creeds were very patriotic, and did everything that they could to help ensure that Canada remained Free. Canada Day indeed is a celebration, and should remain on the same date it has been for more than 150 years. Canada Day is not however, simply about the celebration or the holiday, it is about those who bled, died, suffered and worked in order to keep our country separate from the United States of America. We still belong to the “British Commonwealth” and the British Monarch is still our Monarch, though we are “self-governing”. The British Government does not levy taxes or their laws upon us, but our own Government does. Canada has significantly grown as a nation since 1867. Canada now has ten Provinces and three Territories. Gradually, as exploration moved further and further west, other provinces joined the Confederation of Canada. Prince Edward Island and British Columbia joined by 1872. In 1870, The “North Western Territory” now called Manitoba joined Canada. The Northwest Territory and the Yukon Territory were formed and joined to Canada in 1898, following the Klondike Gold Rush. Alberta and Saskatchewan were created in 1905 and were made part of Canada. It was not until 1949 that Newfoundland joined Confederation, and in 1999 the Territory of Nunavut was created. Nunavut had previously been a part of the Northwest Territory and was already a part of Canada since 1898. There are numerous lives which have been affected simply because of Confederation. What a different country this would have been, had any one or multiples of Provinces and Territories decided early on to never join the Confederation. Because they have all joined, our Country is unbroken from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Arctic to the majority of the 49th parallel, excepting only Alaska, which cuts Canada off from the Bering Sea. It is for these reasons that we celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, the Anniversary of the formation of our Country. For those who desire to “change” this anniversary (especially the males out there) to a floating date; I ask you to consider your own personal anniversaries and birthdays. If your anniversary floated so that it Always fell on a weekend, Photos: you would never remember the date, men generally have a difficult enough time attempting to remember anniversaries and the birthdays of spouses, * The Handsome Devils; Susu Robbins, never mind having them move about from year to year. What would happen to Noosa, and Ryan West. our wonderful day of celebration if everyone forgot what day it would fall on? * Blackberry Wood provided high I suggest one word, and acronym, “KISS” which means quite simply “Keep It energy alt-country-gypsy-circus music Simple Stupid”! * John Ostrander But as always, * The Kings of Dawson: Ben Rudis and This is just my Opinion. Brendan Reese. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 P21 Another race in the books World’s longest annual canoe and kayak race - 715 km / 444 miles Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon
The 16th annual Yukon River Quest was memorable for its rocky start with all teams battling breakers that blew up with a southerly squall as they were getting on Lake Laberge. But after persevering through those very tough conditions (including some dramatic rescues), most teams carried on and had good weather all the way to Dawson City. The river was lower than usual, resulting in slower times overall. First team in was the British tandem kayak Two Numb- nuts paddled by Shaun Thrower and Steve King in 45 hours, 30 minutes, 32 seconds, followed by solo kayaker Dave Hutchinson of the United States in 46:25:52, the Yukon voyageur team Ts’alvit (Gwich’in for Arctic Loon) in 48:43:26, and the top tandem canoe Puha no Huanie (Esteva Phillippe from French Polynesia and Es- teva Nicholas from France) in 49:54:10. They were the only teams to break the 50 hour barrier this year. Overall, 48 teams finished of the 66 that were registered. There were 18 scratches. See complete results on our 2014 Race Tracker page.
The race looks a bit less dramatic from this end as the paddlers arrive over a couple of days. Photos by Dan Davidson
Over the coming issues, the will feature a number of artists appearing in the 2014 Dawson City Music Festi- val. The see this year's complete line-up and buy your tickets, visit The festival takes place July 18-20. Klondike Sun www.dcmf.com. Artist Profile: Monkey Junk Artist Profile: Pharis and Jason Romero
The sweet and sassy chemistry between Pharis and Jason is just one facet of their charm; this married duo delivers harmonies as delightful and dreamy as their stage presence. Pharis and Jason Romero’s story is a classic: a matchmaker, some scratchy old records, a custom banjo and a flyfishing trip all conspired to a meeting in 2007 at an old-time fiddle jam. She was living in Victoria, BC and he was living in Arcata, CA. Both had been playing music for decades and loved early country, old time, folk, blues, and bluegrass. She sent him a copy of the wonderful 1928 recording Tupelo Blues from Hoyt Ming & His Pepsteppers and, well, they married 2 months later. In 2010 they moved their home and the J. Romero Banjo Company north to the BC inte- rior, to her hometown of Horsefly. In this way-out-there small place, surrounded by wilderness and good people, they build their finely crafted banjos, and play and write the music, new and old, that they adore. Pharis & Jason’s releases continue to attract audiences and radio play globally. Their delight in making music for music’s sake no doubt contributes to the joyful lack of pretense in their albums and performances and to the rapidly-growing fan-base for both. Enjoy this earnestly enchanting duo in the warmth of the midnight sun at DCMF 2014.
A self-described cocktail of Swamp R&B, Soul Boogie, and Bedroom Funk, Mon- keyJunk is an Ottawa-based blues band with a style all their own. In six short years together, MonkeyJunk has already amassed an impressive fan-base and earned a Juno award (2012), 20 Maple Blues awards (2008-13), a Canadian Independent Music Award (2010), and a Blues Music Award (2010). A critical contender with credibility amongst the people, MonkeyJunk’s riotous jams have earned props from Canadian music legend David Wilcox, who likened their unique roots-influenced sound to the father of modern Chicago blues Muddy Waters– pretty impressive comparison! MonkeyJunk is a trio featuring Steve Marriner on lead vocals, baritone guitar, keys and wailing harmonica; Tony Diteodoro on guitars, with lots of slide; and Matt Sobb holding steady on drums. According to Peter Goddard of the Toronto Star, MonkeyJunk’s unusual no-bass lineup has its roots in historic bass-less blues out- fits such as Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers. MonkeyJunk has toured Cana- da extensively, and made forays to Europe too– their next moves are continuing to expand their fan base here at home in Canada, heading back to Europe, and digging into the American scene. With elements of Cajun rawness, swanky swagger, and old-time religion, MonkeyJunk deliver their own blend of funky, sassy, rump-shak- ing kind of deep blues music that will keep you dancing all night long. P22 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN Junior rangers enjoy camp CYFT 106.9 FM: Dawson City Community Radio
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MONDAY & TUESDAY 1 to 5 p.m. Mr. Manager - Manager’s Mix
WEDNESDAY 1 to 5 p.m. Mr. Manager - Manager’s Mix 5 to 6 p.m. DJ Robotic 6 to 7 p.m. The Alpine Robot - The Earwig 7 to 9 p.m. Nick - The Grind 9 to 10 p.m. Matt - Luxton On The Mike Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett, speaks with Ben Lutz, 13, from Dawson City during the closing Bceremonyy Capt Steve of the Watton Enhanced Training Session on June 28, 2014. THURSDAY 4 to 5 p.m. Rachael - The Odd Hour 5 to 6 p.m. Ricky and Friends - Youth Broadcast Five Junior Rangers and one Canadian Ranger from Dawson City were amongst more than 200 7 to 8 p.m. Kajambo! Radio - Paulie P. Junior Canadian Rangers (JCR) from 35 communities across the North to attend a seven day summer 8 to 9 p.m. Ben and Brandon - Kings of Dawson City camp during the Enhanced Training Session (ETS) offered by the First Canadian Ranger Patrol Group 9 to 10 p.m. Ricky - Trenchtown 1G0 (1 CRPG) in Whitehorse, Yukon from June 21 to 28, 2014. During the ETS held at the Whitehorse Cadets Summer Training Centre, JCR training centered around the three circles of learning in traditional, life and Ranger skills with a focus on building FRIDAY confidence, teamwork and leadership. 1 to 2 p.m. The Felix Hour Youth participate in a number of challenging activities that included; white water rafting, zip- 2 to 3 p.m. Chris - Southside City Swag lining, rock climbing, swift water rescue, canoeing, repelling, trapping, woodsmanship, horseback 3 to 5 p.m. DJ Robotic riding and monkido. 5 to 6 p.m. Diego - Golden Frequencies Many JCRs found the monkido event, which consisted of 48 obstacles and suspended games of 6 to 8 p.m. James - QRSTUVWXYZ wobbly bridges, tarzan swing, hanging nets, tightropes lumber jack logs, spinning bongo balls, seven zip lines that climb, zip and swing through the boreal tree-tops, the most challenging while white 8 to 9 p.m. Sarah - Dancing Alone water rafting was the most fun. 9 to 11 p.m. Mathias - The Fox and The Forest “Laughter and screams echo through the park as the JCRs attempted the two to eighteen meters above ground monkido challenge.” said Warrant Officer Ken Leet, JCR ETS Training Coordinator, SATURDAY “Although some JCRs did not brave all stands, this event helped to build trust and confidence through 3 to 4 p.m. Johnny Moon - The Sad Bastard Hour a practical skill activity in a fun and safe outdoor environment. 4 to 5 p.m. The Eclectic Chair Many of the Junior Rangers were astonished by the mosquitoes and other bugs they encountered. 5 to 7 p.m. The City Mike For some, it was their first time away from home which marked an opportunity to see a new place, practice their second language or learn a new skill. 7 to 8 p.m. Kelsey - Mixtape for my girlfriend “The camp was an opportunity for the JCRs to interact with each other and with the Canadian 8 to 10 p.m. Sonny Boy Williams - Rocking Blues Rangers,” said Captain Yannick Fergusson, Officer-in-charge of ETS, “It also provided the opportunity for JCR leaders to develop skills by taking the younger and inexperienced members under their SUNDAY wing.” 3 to 5 p.m. Georgia and Kyle - The Married Life Throughout the week, senior JCRs were employed in leadership positions to guide and supervise 5 to 6 p.m. DJ Robotic the younger Junior Rangers throughout training under the auspices of a Canadian Ranger patrol leader and a patrol mentor. 6 to 7 p.m. Damian - 6 Degrees of Separation Over 50 Canadian Rangers from across the North and 15 staff from 1 CRPG provided assistance in 7 to 9 p.m. Kit – Meat and Potatoes running the Enhanced Training Sessions making it the best summer experience for everyone. 9 to 10 p.m. Britta and The Sweet Spot The vision of the Junior Canadian Rangers program is to strengthen remote and isolated Canadian communities through a responsible and practical youth program that embraces culture and tradition, promotes healthy living, positive self-image, and reflects the proud military legacy of the Tune your dial to 106.9 FM or Canadian Rangers. Cable Channel 11 (Rolling Ads) in Dawson City, or listen live over the internet at www.cfyt.ca!
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proofreading - Betty Davidson, Alyssa Friesen, Dan Davidson
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