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West Dawsonites - are you ready to lose the ferry? KLONDIKEThe Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Singers SUN Rangers travel border to border
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Warrant Officer Mark St. Pierre waves from the lead boat as the patrol approaches the shore in Dawson City. See our story on page 7. Photo by Dan Davidson in this Issue Self-government celebration 6 Hospital to open 8 Gertie's swan song 10 TH marks 15 years with feast The Hospital Corp. says it will Tracy Nordick hangs up her 25% off all toys! and speeches. happen in December. dress. Sale ends October 31st.
What to see and do in Dawson! 2 Letters 5 Two house concerts 12-13 Authors on Eighth entries 20 KDO gets funding from City 3 The Dog Park is coming 9 TV Guide 14-18 Business Directory & Job Board 23 Uffish Thoughts 4 A world record moose? 11 Remembering Dick North 19 City Notices 24 P2 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN What to SEE and DO in dawson now:
SOVA ADMin Office Hours This free public service helps our readers find their way through the many activities all over town. Any small happening may need Library Hours : Mon-Thurs, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. preparation and planning, so let us know in good time! To join this Art Supply Store Hours Eventslisting contact the office at [email protected]. : Mon-Thurs, 4-7 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. A TRIBUTE TO DICK NORTH: : Mon-Thurs, noon-1 p.m.; Thurs 4-5 p.m., Sun 1-3Dawson p.m. City Community Library Bring your memories, anecdotes and pictures library hours SKIto the & YOOPSPORTS Hall SWAP: on Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. for a celebration of his life and work. : Monday to Friday, noon to 6:30 p.m. Closed Saturday Saturday, October 19, 1 to 4 p.m. @ the Recreation andConservation Sunday. Klondike Society Centre. Call 933-2773 for more information. Sellers - drop off items at the Rec Depot Hours FAMILYCentre Monday COFFEE thru HOUSE Friday, & Oct.14-18.OPEN MIC Buyers NIGHT: - here is your chance to purchase some great ski and sports equipment at a fraction of the cost! : Sat, Sun, Mon: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of refundables Saturday, October 19, 7 p.m. in mayDawson be left on City the deck Recreation during off hours. Department Info: 993-6666. the Odd Fellows Hall. Admission is by donation with all proceeds contributing OKTOBEERFEST:to a different community group. Everyone is welcome to perform in any medium. Get the Rec & Leisure Newsletter & stay up to date. Website: www.cityofdawson. Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m. at the YOOP Hall. A celebration Theca. Facebook: Westminster "City of Dawson Hotel Recreation". Contact us at 993-2353. of beer as only Dawson can do it! Beer olympics including beer stein racing, HALLOWEEN PARTY 3-on-3beer pong, BASKETBALL pumpkin toonie TOURNAMENT: toss and sauerkraut-eating competition. Tickets $40 contact Paul or Justine to secure your spot. BEN MAHONY & UNCLE TOUCHY: : Saturday, October 26 in the lounge. Sunday, October 20 at RSS at 12 p.m. Play or cheer! BBQ and prizes! $30 per team, all proceeds going towards the OLD CABIN: Thursday, October 31 in the lounge Humane Society Dawson. Sign your team up by calling the Humane Society at starting at 11 p.m. MARTHA WAINRIGHT: ONSIE Wednesdays: 993-6900. Come Home to Saturday, November 2 in the lounge starting at 11 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays: Live music in the lounge Mama. November 5 at the Odd Fellows Hall. Canadian born Is back with all day happy hour! singer Wainright performs from her critically acclaimed record SMALLIE SUNDAYS : The Pit House Band. Meetings Chamber of Commerce: All day happy & hour Town on small Council draft! IODE DAWSON CITY: Chamber Meetings: Meet first Tuesday each month at home of Joyce Caley Regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each Ratoyal 7:30 p.m.Canadian For info L callegion Myrna Branch Butterworth, #1: 993-5353, Joyce Caley, 993-5424. Council Meetings: Recess for summer July-Oct. month at the Downtown Hotel. Meet second Thursday each month 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Council Chambers. Public invited to ask Council questions during the question period, Pationeer Legion Hall Women (3rd andof theKing YSt.)ukon at 7:30: p.m. Contacts Helen Bowie, 993-5526, Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Cwhichommittee takes place of the towards whole the endmeetings of each :meeting. Meetings are also aired on Channel 12. Meet third Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at YOOP Hall. Contact Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Recess for summer Council will be holding Committee June,Klondike July and Aug.Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Tr'ondekof the Whole meetingsHwech'in on the Government 1st Monday and 3rd Tuesday of each month. In the Odd: Unearthly, Uprising: Marigold santos: first hunt:
Features 4 metic- Thursday, Oct.17 to Sunday, Oct.20. Cache Creek km 130, Dempster ulously rendered large-scale mixed media drawings on canvas, whose imagery Highway. Orientation Tuesday, Oct.15 at 4 p.m. at TH Hall. Contact Georgette for artist talk: justin apperley: Chief & Council Meeting: speak of Filipino folktales and Canadian pop culture. October 3 to November 1. info, 993-7153. Thursday, October 17, Odd Fellows Hall. Klondike Visitor's AssociationOct.24 7:30 p.m. Artist-in residence, Apperley, is a visual designer, photographer and Diamond tooth gerties: lifeprintmaker drawing whose: work is a whimsical, behind-the-scenes look at everyday life on the road and off the beaten track. Dawson City MuseumOpen select Fri/Sat: October 18 & 19. Hatha yoga withMondays, joanne October van 21 nostrand & 28, 7-9 p.m.: in the KIAC Ballroom. $8. Interested in modelling for life drawing? Contact Ange at [email protected] Dawson City Museum Presents: Filim Screenings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Yukon 48!: Watch for posters of 5:30-7 p.m. E-mail [email protected] 24 hours in advance. Hours: matenee and evening screenings on Saturdays and Sundays for what's coming up! Create a film in 48 hours! In partnership with the Yukon Film Soci- Dawson City international film festival submissions open: October to Mid-May by appointment. ety. November 15-17. Screening on November 20. Stay Tuned for details. Miscellaneous Film zumba: in the can? Submit! Don't wait until the last minute. Check out dawsonfilmfest. com for info. 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, OCTOBER 16, 2013 P3 Klondike Development Organization secures City of Dawson funding for another year
Story & photo by Dan Davidson
The City of Dawson has committed another $20,000 to supporting the efforts of the Klondike Development Or- ganization to investigate and stimulate economic growth and social development in the Klondike region. The Klondike Development Organization (KDO) is a part- nership of the City of Dawson, the Dawson City Chamber of Commerce, the Klondike Visi- tors Association, the Dawson City Arts Society and Chief Isaac Incorporated (the de- velopment corporation of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in). The KDO vision is to help create “A resilient Klondike where highly engaged citi- zens, networks and organi- zations collaborate to build a sustainable economy.” As such it has embarked on a number of studies and proj- ects growing out of a five-year plan first announced in 2011. There are seven main strands of this plan, including: Enter- prise Retention and Develop- Mayor Wayne Potoroka and KDO co-president Brian Stethem sign the contribution agreement on September 24. ment, Research (in a variety of areas), Key Sector Develop- ment, Investment Capital Pool, through CanNor and CMHC is Partnership Forums (quar- tion with the Yukon Housing Corporation and CMHC. KDO providing 38 percent, the Yu terly), Community Marketing, - “Like” the has done substantial research Social Enterprise. kon government 36 percent into the housing market in the and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in 7 So far the KDO has man- Klondike Sun on Klondike and is aiming the percent. Most of the member aged to encourage the estab- new complex of compact rent groups also donate in-kind lishment of a private sector - services. seasonal bus service to and al units at the target audience from Whitehorse, based on of single individuals, couples, its research, and is currently or seniors. working on plans for an entry The City of Dawson’s contri- level apartment building of bution amounts to 19 percent of the KDO’s $103,992 budget. 12 to 20 units, in collabora- The Government of Canada, THE KLONDIKE SUN In-store Tel: Specials & 993-6567 Subscription & Renewal Form Fresh Coffee Fax: every day! 993-5973 Name: Address: European cheeses and organic foods City: Province/ State: “It ain’t gold Our Specialties Postal/ Zip Code: Country: Email: but it’s close!” See daily specials at Bonanza Market on Facebook! To find out how you can Annual (25 Issue) Subscription Costs: Check out our deli Canada $44.00 contribute , just email for ALL KINDS of great snacks! klondikesun@ U.S.A $75.00 northwestel.net! Camp Orders? No order too big or too small. Overseas $125.00 (Airmail) Fall Hours Contact Information: Mon to Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail: The Klondike Sun, Bag 6040, Dawson YT, Y0B 1G0 Phone: (867)-993-6318 / Fax: (867)-993-6625 Sat: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Email: [email protected]
Sun: CLOSED GST #: 12531 0581 RT / Societies Registration #: 34600-20 Print by THE YUKON NEWS, Whitehorse YT Party Platters for all occasions ~10 different kinds Custom orders ~ just call! P4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN OPINIONS Uffish Thoughts: What are we thankful for? By Dan Davidson Ken was unable to attend the service he had planned, but was This column is doing double aloud and speak over the last mentioning the people, mostly I’m certainly not asking you to able to watch and hear it by one duty. It started out as a short several years. So here I go. women, who have staffed the include me in this thought, but of those miracles of technology. talk in St. Paul's Anglican Church When it comes to our local office or have been our summer you should be thankful for the While in church with brother on Thanksgiving Sunday and newspaper, what am I thankful students, always for less money people who have volunteered John and mother, Aldene, Paul has been slightly revised for this for? What should you be than their contributions would their time and efforts to give you Snider used his iPhone to space. That's all I need to tell thankful for? th merit, but as much as we could something that they thought Facetime the entire service to an you. The essay will explain the We’re approaching the 25 afford. would help make the town a iPad at the Snider home across rest. anniversary of the time when a Why have we all done it? better place. Just sticking with town, where Ken watched and group Klondikeof about 10 Sun of us sat down Well, we believe in the need for Sunthe theme of communication, listened with his daughters, and began to plan the launching the town to communicate with that could be said of us at the Hope and Grace, and remaining of the . Some of the itself. We set out to provide a , but also of the people who sons, Peter and Richard. On the last Sunday that he folks who sat with me, folks like record of the major events in give time to CFYT-FM. was well enough to join us for Sourdough Sue Ward, John and the community and to reflect Outside of that theme coffee in the Richard Martin Madeleine Gould, are no longer ourselves to ourselves, as well there are dozens of other Memorial Chapel after morning with us. Others, like Richard as shining our light a little volunteer organizations in the service, Ken Snider beckoned Blais, Kathy Gates and Michael, further afield. community.Sun There were more me over and asked, in the who did so much of our early I’m thankful for all the than 70 of them the last time increasingly slow and quiet darkroom work, no longer live people who have seen fit to we at the made a list, and voice that Parkinson’s disease here. Still others, like Dawne contribute their time and effort they are all part of the fabric had left him with at that point, Mitchell and Chere Wilson, put to a community enterprise that of the community quilt that is if I would consider speaking in many years of service and I have always felt had some Dawson and the Klondike. about the newspaper for about moved on to other things. merit. While my name may Thank you for listening. five minutes as part of the Of that first board of be the most obvious one on Thanksgiving service. directors, just Palma Berger displayKlondike over Sunthe years, I’m just Ken planned our and I are left, but there have one piece of the puzzle that is Thanksgiving service and been many others, dozens of the . Roache's Corner by Mike Roache asked four of us to speak in others, in the years since then. I’m thankful for the support place of the usual sermon. The last time we had a list of our advertisers, without Roberta Joseph spoke of the typed up, it filled two pages of which there would be no paper, importance of Chinook salmon two-column paper.Sun have served and theYukon good News service that has to the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Not all the people who have been given to us by our printers people. Shirley Pennell and worked at the at the . Michael Mason spoke about time on the governing board. I’m thankful for the words their respective art forms. There’s a larger group of of encouragement that we I’ve been wondering ever people who have contributed often hear from people in since just exactly what he had to the paper, taking pictures, the community and from our in mind when he made that submitting columns, proof subscribers in the wider world; particular request to me, and reading, taking care of thankful for the interest that I’m only hoping that these few distribution and subscriptions, we see reflected in the monthly words will come close to his drawing cartoons and making statistics on our Facebook wishes. decisions about how the paper page. I’m even thankful for our I know that communication should look. Its current design critics, who cause us to think and language were things dear came from the intense work of more carefully about what we to Ken's heart, and that he has a very active group of board put into the paper.you should be been just as frustrated as my members two years ago, and Back at the beginning I also father-in-law was, nearly 30 we’re still benefitting from asked what years ago, by the inexorable their unpaid efforts. thankful for. I hope you won’t erosion of his ability to read We want to hear from youAnd ! that’s not even take this the wrong way, and The Klondike Sun is produced bi-monthly. It is published by The Literary Society of the Klondike, a non- profit organization. Letters to the editor, submissions and reports may be edited for brevity, clarity, good taste (as defined by community standards), racism, sexism, and legal considerations.We welcome submis- sions from our readership. 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Editor/Head Writer: THE KLONDIKE SUN Published by the Literary Contributors: Society of the Klondike: Office Manager: Dan Davidson Karen Dubois, Robert Service School, Bag 6040 • Dawson City, Yukon • Y0B 1G0 President: Humane Society Dawson, Chad Carpen- Subscriptions/Distribution: Office Hours: Alyssa Friesen ter, Chuck Tobin, Mike Roache, Parks Vice-President: Dan Davidson Canada, Klondike Visitors Association, Tel: Mon-Fri, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Secretary/Treasurer: Elaine Corden, Aubyn O'Grady Florian Boulais DiverseBookkeeping: hands (See volunteer list) Fax: (867)-993-6318 Board of Directors: Helen Bowie and oth- E-mail: (867)-993-6625 Karen McIntyre ers as noted. [email protected] Palma Berger, Aubyn O’Grady, Evan Rensch PRINTED BY THE YUKON NEWS IN WHITEHORSE, YT Societies Registration # 34600-20 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) GST # 12531 0581 RT for our publishing activities. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 P5 LETTERS RSS NEWS Falling in the River RSS Mentorship Program Story by Charles Dagostin A long time ago two boys named Charles and John were walking in the woods near a river and the youngest one, John, fell into the water. He couldn’t swim well then the current pulled him down into the Robert Service School in partnership with Tr’ondëk water! Charles jumped into the water after his brother but the current pulled him down too! He could Hwëch’in Education and School Council has created a just barely see John. mentorship program similar to the Big Brothers Big Sisters The water was cold and it felt like it was freezing his toes. Charles felt something touching him. It was model. We are all very excited about this new program! his brother! He pulled John on to a log that was floating in the middle of the river. They tried to paddle We will be developing and implementing one-on-one to shore but the current was too strong. So the boys let the current push them along. The boys became mentoring programs for K-12 students both in school and drowsy and weak. The current was slow now but the boys didn’t even notice. When the brothers woke outside of school. Students will be matched with an adult up the current had carried them to Dawson City. They thought it would be hopeless to try to paddle back to the shore. Just then the workers on the ferry saw them. They saved the boys and used the ferry mentor from the community who is a positive role model, to get back to the shore. Their parents were very happy to see Charles and John and that night the whole and shares similar interests. family had the best supper ever. The goal of the program is to work towards improved outcomes with respect to school attendance, academic success and social skills by fostering positive relationships built on friendship, trust and empowerment. Our son, Charlie, wrote this story when he was 8 years old. Even at this early age he knew how We are now seeking adult mentors to volunteer and be important the people who work on the ferry were in our lives. This summer, ferry workers have a part of this rewarding and beneficial program! If you, or saved a life and have safely ferried thousands of people across the river. Mahsi Cho to the kind, car- someone you know is interested in volunteering as a mentor ing and smiling individuals who work on the ferry! SubmittedEnjoy the bywinter Marjorie and we Logue look forward to traveling with you next summer! or would like more information about becoming a mentor, please do not hesitate to contact me at Robert Service School (993-5435) or by e-mail at rss.mentorship.coordinator@ This vital issue deserves a national inquiry gmail.com. Dear Editor: Please help spread the word about his wonderful new youth program in our community!
MähsiAlexa Mitchell,cho, Mentorship Coordinator There has been a lot of discussion around the call for an inquiry into the serious and troubling issue of murdered and missing aboriginal women in Canada. In the Yukon, this was cemented by Premier Darrell Pasloski passing a unanimous motion in the Yukon legislature calling for a national inquiry. Birth Announcement! This decision was born from the premier’s meeting on July 24th of this year at Niagara-on-the- Lake, Ont., where our country’s 13 provincial and territorial leaders called on the federal govern- ment to have such an inquiry. At that time, Prime Minister Stephen Harper stated that he remains skeptical of commissions of inquiry generally, not to say they never work, or never produce good recommendations. However, his experience has been they almost always run over time, over budget, and often the recommendations prove to be of limited utility. The federal government has taken concrete and measurable actions that deal, head-on, with many of the conditions that contribute to the alarming rates of murdered and missing aboriginal women. We have been studying several different venues and have provided funding for multi year studies within various branches of our government. Funding elements within the justice system has been provided to increase the efficacy of both prevention programs as well as investigative techniques (employed) by organizations and police services. In the House of Commons, we supported a unanimous motion calling for a parliamentary commit- tee on murdered and missing aboriginal women; a report is due in 2014. This committee is continuing its in-depth study, and parliamentary committees have a much higher impact on legislation necessary to address Canadian issues. Katherine Elizabeth at 8 lbs, 4 oz, was born on September 8, While the opposition has been calling for an inquest, it is important to note that an inquest alone 2013 to proud parents Tara Christie and John McConnell. is not the solution in and of itself, and to stop short with merely a call for action is not a genuine ef- fort to address the issue. The opposition has failed to support our government’s very real efforts to improve the lives of On the loose aboriginal women. To the City of Dawson, Our introduction of real matrimonial property rights legislation; budget measures to support groups and organizations that focus on violence prevention; literacy investments; affordable hous- ing funding like the $110 million for Nunavut and $600 million Canada-wide in Budget 2013; educa- tion and job-specific training initiatives; all of which are designed to improve social conditions There are too many loose dogs, I am very scared to go outside. providing opportunities that help reduce the risks currently faced by aboriginal women and girls. Can you please do something about loose dogs? I would like to get Inquests can provide some challenges, and, in the worst cases, they fail to honour the victims and a puppy but do not feel it would be safe for me or the puppy on the families seeking closure, answers, and solutions. walks. I think that if the owners don’t stop they should have their To that end, I believe that a meaningful and complete inquest requires the participation both in dogs taken away. human resource and financial terms from the provinces, territories, and the First Nation govern- ThankFrom R you.J Cleland, 8 years old ments. Many of the social conditions that enhance the risk and account for the disproportionate percent- age of aboriginal women that go missing, are murdered, and suffer desperately low solution rates fall within the jurisdictional control of the provinces. From social services; to housing; to municipal and provincial police forces; education and health Write a letter to the Sun! care delivery, an inquest that does not have a solid partnership and participation of the provincial and territorial premiers and First Nation governments will only disappoint and frustrate those we seek to serve – those who deserve answers, solutions and closure. As a former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and as an investigator with Yukon’s Attn: Editor, Box 6040, Safer Communities and Neighborhoods Unit, I have seen first-hand the path that leads an individual to increased risk and the impact of violence on individuals, families, communities, and our territory. Dawson City, Yukon YOB 1G0 I do understand why Yukoners are seeking such an inquest, and it is my job as their represen- tative to carry their message forward. So, I have joined the voice of Yukon citizens asking for a E-mail national inquiry on missing and murdered aboriginal women. I also believe, that done properly, an inquest will serve to complement the already outstanding [email protected]. efforts our government is making to provide opportunity, hope, healing, and prosperity to all First NationRyan communities Leef, MP, Yukon in Canada. Whitehorse P6 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in celebrate 15 years of self-government
Story & photos by Dan Davidson “I want to congratulate the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in people. You made these agreements happen The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and and as a result we are all mak- other members of the Dawson ing history. Together, we are community came together on leading the country in imple- the evening Saturday, Sept. 28 menting a renewed governance to help TH celebrate 15 years of arrangement, one that reflects self-government achievements. the traditional principles of The evening began with respect and reciprocity and welcome songs from the Hän guides us in working together Singers and Drummers and an toward our common goals. opening prayer from Elder and There are people across Canada Anglican Street Deacon Percy and around the world watching Henry. Once the feast was com- what you have accomplished plete the celebration moved and what we are building to- into a round of commemorative gether.” speeches, introduced by emcee Mayor Wayne Potoroka had Dave Keenan, former Grand donned the chain of office for Chief of the Council of Yukon this event. Potoroka has been First Nations and presently a employed by the First Nation member of the Teslin Tlingit since shortly after the agree- Council and the Yukon Terri- ments were signed in 1998, and tory Water Board. is currently their Director of In his past life, Keenan was Communication & Policy. an NDP MLA and negotiator He recalled a time when the for the Teslin Tlingit Coun- entire staff could sit around a cil's Final Land Claim and Self large circular table, which has Government Agreements, so since been retired to another he was well versed in the sub- building, and how much the ject matter at hand. He kept organization has grown since the evening moving along and, that time. with the assistance of MLA “I’m very proud of the very Sandy Silver, punctuated the Living Chiefs: back row (l-r) Eddie Taylor and Darren Taylor; front row (l-r) Peggy Kormendy, Percy Henry and Angie Joseph-Rear. small role that I’ve played in spaces between the speeches that growth, but it pales in com- with rounds of trivia questions parison to how proud I am to be based on TH history and on the the mayor of the town where story of Land Claims. Nations within Yukon.” recognize and pay tribute to- ment. They were wrapping up the successes of this First Na- Keenan began his introduc- “Nurturing a government has day to those who have worked many years of very hard work tion are celebrated, embraced, tions by saying that the com- not been without its challenges so hard on this land claims, the and setting in motion many and possible. munity here is one in which all and there are many hurdles to people who have survived the more. “For the past 15 years every the segments – TH Council, mu- overcome before we realize the Gold Rush.” “On July 16, 1998, Chief Steve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in success, no nicipal council and many other visions laid out for us by our His caution was that in sign- Taylor, Percy Henry, Peggy matter how small, has helped groups – are working together elders, but we are on a trail of ing off on further intergov- Kormendy, Hilda Titus, Angie make this town feel a little bit to achieve great things, which our own making, the trail that ernmental agreements in the Joseph-Rear, Edward Roberts, better and a little bit more com- is why the last 15 years have was blazed by people like Per- future, First Nations might, in Robert Rear, Art Christiansen, plete,” Potoroka said. been so successful. cy Henry, Steve Taylor, Angie some fashion, actually end up Duane Taylor, Fred Taylor, Kar- “The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in have “The wealth that’s created Joseph-Rear, Peggy Kormendy.” relinquishing some of the gains en Farr, Trudy Lindgren, Ron- accomplished great things in (by this cooperation) isn’t just Assembly of First Nations they have made. ald Johnson, Tim Gerberding extraordinary circumstances, monetary wealth. It’s cultural Vice Chief Mike Smith provided Klondike MLA Sandy Silver and Ed Kormendy all signed and those achievements are a wealth; it’s keeping your cul- a cautionary note along with was the next to speak. the Final and Self-Govern- big part of what's special about ture; it’s sharing the wealth; it’s his congratulations. “Way back in 1998, while I ment Agreements on behalf this place; and it’s a story I all those things that it takes to “The Land Claims agreement was learning the ropes at Rob- of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. Some of think that’s worth sharing … be a native person living in the didn’t actually give us any- ert Service School, other people those signatories are no lon- with the rest of Canada and the Yukon today. That’s what we’re thing. All it did was recognize in town were up to something ger with us and on days such as world.” celebrating here, ladies and our rights as First Nations peo- of extreme importance. They this, it is important to remem- Elder Percy Henry, who, true gentlemen.” ple who live on this land. were putting their signatures ber their contribution to our to form, had arrived at the gath- Chief Eddie Taylor spoke of “It’s really important that we on a groundbreaking docu- community. ering fresh from a hunting trip, the beginnings of the process, gave the last of the evening’s when Yukon chiefs, some of speeches. whom came almost literally off Henry spoke briefly about his the trap line, went to Ottawa to relationships with Elijah Smith present Together Today for Our and Harry Allen, two of the Children Tomorrow to Prime Land Claims pioneers. He said Minister Trudeau in 1973. he loves to speak with young “From that day forward not people about these things at the only did that trip open the school, the college and other doors for Yukon First Nations, places. but I truly believe it opened “I am so proud to be here with the door for First Nations right you to tell some of the story of across Canada.” the early days … of how far we Twenty years ago came the have come and how far we need signing of the Umbrella Final to go. I speak from the heart. Agreement, which established Thank you for this opportunity the framework for all the suc- to speak and thank you for ev- cessful negotiations that have eryone involved in putting this led to completed Land Claims evening together.” and self-government agree- The evening concluded with ments. a demonstration of jigging and “Fifteen years ago we ac- dancing put on by elder Victor complished what many thought Henry’s students from the Rob- couldn’t be done,” Taylor said, ert Service School. Audience “the establishment of our Some members of Victor Henry’s dancing group. members were drafted to join unique self-governing system the kids. and a fresh start for our First THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 P7 Border to Border Patrol arrives in Dawson OBITUARY William (Bill) Francis Armstrong May 14, 1956 (Nipawin, SK) to January 18, 2013 (Yukon)
Bill passed away unexpectedly at age 56 in his Yukon home where he was living his dream of mining for gold. He grew up on the family farm north of Carrot River, SK, the sixth child and fourth son of Jim and Betty Armstrong. He assisted on the home farm, worked for neighbours, and Sgt. John “Mitch” Mitchell greets Warrant Officer Mark St. Pierre. showed an early aptitude for all things mechanical. Bill participated in sports during his school years and graduated Story & photo from CRHS in 1974. by Dan Davidson Most of his adult life was spent in the Yukon. He loved incident in the Yukon River Eagle Rock. the north with its opportunities for outdoor activities and drainage system by boat along On September 28 Carmacks privacy: camping, canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, its entire Canadian waterway.” Patrol travelled by boat down fishing, observing nature and sharing adventures with fam- Dawson’s Ranger Patrol Several patrols were Yukon River to linkup with the ily and friends. Bill respected all animals, birds and wildlife; pulled up to the banks of the responsible for various legs Pelly Crossing Patrol at Minto he was deeply attached to dogs, especially Nibs and Sam. Yukon River just over the dike of the journey, each handing Landing. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator and heavy from the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in St. Pierre off to the next group On September 29 the Pelly duty mechanic prior to mining for gold full-time. Admin. Building close to their and returning to its home base Crossing Patrol travelled by A private family gathering to celebrate his life was held at Dome Creek, Yukon, on July 1. expected arrival time of 15:30 when its part was done. boat down the Yukon River to Bill’s memory will remain in the hearts of those who sur- hours (3:30 p.m.) on Monday, Atlin Patrol began the link up with Dawson Patrol at vive him: his ex-wife, Linda Rapp; daughters, Danielle Fen- greeted by Ranger Sgt. John exercise, travelling by boat to Coffee Creek/Kirkman Creek, drick (Stuart), Eliza Pahl (Sheldon), and two grand-daugh- Mitchell and a handful of locals. the Alaska Border near Atlin on where they spent the night. ters, Rory and Harper Pahl, Whitehorse, YT; his mother, The Dawson patrol had September 25 and continuing Dawson Patrol completed the Betty Armstrong, Carrot River, SK; siblings, Anne (Rich), picked up Warrant Officer on to link up with the Carcross exercise on October 1 and 2, Jan (Gene), Wray, John (Betty-Jean), Deborah (Michel), Rick Mark St. Pierre from the Pelly Patrol on Tagish Lake. travelling by boat to the Alaska (Elaine), Ed (Jacki), Wendy, Dave (Liz); many special nieces Crossing Patrol at Coffee Carcross Patrol travelled Border and then returning to and nephews; his cousins, particularly the Roberts’ families; Creek/Kirkman Creek the day the next day by boat, through Dawson. and a large extended family; also his friends and neighbours before, after which the Pelly Tagish Lake and Marsh Lakes In all, 24 Canadian Rangers in Dawson City and the gold mining community. group had headed home. to Schwatka Lake and linked from Atlin, Carcross, He was predeceased by his father, Jim Armstrong; brother, Allan; and his grandparents. The stated purpose of up with Whitehorse Patrol in Whitehorse, Carmacks, Pelly Thank you to Bill’s friend, Peter, for his assistance to the the Yukon Border to Border Whitehorse. Crossing and Dawson City family, and for the design and construction of the uniquely Exercise, as devised by Mitchell, On September 27 Whitehorse Ranger Patrols participated in personalized wooden urn; to the friends who shared their is “to determinest the feasibility Patrol travelled by boat down this exercise. individual memories with us, especially other gold min- of (having 1 Canadian Ranger the Yukon River to link up with ers; and to those who sent messages of condolence to our Patrol Group) respond to an Carmacks Patrol at Big Salmon/ families. 4G wireless unveiled at community events in Carmacks and Teslin
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to be the only wireless the Yukon owned and run Latitude Wireless AM to 5 PM. provider building the company has invested more representatives were “Residents had a great On the week of Sept 30, wireless infrastructure than $1.2 million to deliver equipped with the latest time at our BBQ in Mayo last Carmacks and Teslin joined that connects Yukon 4G wireless services to wireless devices in month, so we’re going to the growing network of communities. Yukon residents in Dawson Carmacks and Teslin on continue those events and Yukon communities which The new service launched City, Mayo, Haines Junction, the day of the launches everyone is welcome. Even have access to 4G wireless in the communities Watson Lake, Carmacks and were available to if you’re passing through service. on October 2 and 3, and Teslin. answer questions about town, feel free to stop by, In 2007, Latitude Wireless respectively. “We are very proud the company’s exciting new have a hamburger and say became the first and only “We are very pleased of our ongoing network wireless flex plans. ‘hello’,” said Shaw. company to launch wireless to follow-up last month’s improvements and Customer appreciation service in the communities exciting announcement expansions and are here BBQs were held at the of Carmacks, Teslin and with a new group of 4G for Yukoners. We live, work Recreation Centre in other communities across launches,” said Curtis and play in the North, so, Carmacks on October 2 the Yukon Territory. Shaw, General Manager of naturally, we want the best from 10 AM to 5 PM and at Now, six years later, the Latitude Wireless. available services in the the Recreation Complex in local company continues Since last December, territory,” said Shaw. Teslin on October 3 from 10 P8 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN New Hospital predicted to be operational by the middle of December
Story & photos by Dan Davidson It turned out to be fortunate that the siding had failed, or the fact that some of the insulation Given the continual changes had not been installed properly to the exterior of the Dawson might not have been discovered City Community Hospital, until later. Dawsonites might be forgiven Finally the building was re- for wondering when – or if – foamed and now appears to be the facility, which is getting ready for the siding, which is to be nearly a year late being under way. completed, will ever be opened. Oddly, issues such as these According to Yukon Hospital were not the main topic of Corporation chair, Craig Tuton, debate at this public meeting, the YHC will get an occupancy which was attended by only 10 Vivian Painter, Maureen Turner, Jason Bilsky, Craig Tuton and Vera Holmes. permit about November 30 and locals. the building should be open for One of the reasons Tuton and business a fortnight later. YHC’s CEO Jason Bilsky came Tuton said the inside of the to town, along with Maureen building is complete. It’s a Turner, YHC’s Director of Policy Initially, there will not be realized that the name of the her over the summer that they matter of moving in all the new and Planning, was to introduce any Primary Care Nurses (or hospital was an unpopular would no longer be offering equipment and furnishings, Vivian Painter, who has been Nurse Practitioners) on site, choice, several residents made ear examinations for adults out plugging everything in, and hired to be the facilities manager and this remains a concern it clear that local preference of the Robert Service School making sure it all works when for the new building. for locals who have become was still to commemorate (where their equipment is) the switches are flipped. There appears to be accustomed to this level of care Father Judge in the name. The because “you have a hospital As for the exterior, it has been considerable confusion among here. It was indicated that this back and forth on this was now”. It was hard, she said, to decided that a beige coloured locals as to the exact nature of may be revisited now that the quite acrimonious, and nothing convince them that this was not vertical metal siding will be the the new hospital. The hospital Yukon has legislation related was resolved to anyone’s yet the case and might not be for main feature there. portion will be run by the to this classification of nurses. satisfaction, though Tuton months to come. The exterior has gone corporation, but that’s only part Residents indicated that it was committed to finding some way Turner replied that this was through so many changes of the building. For the rest, strange Dawson had them at the to work the Jesuit priest who something they should have since last winter that a time including the doctor’s clinic, the existing health care centre when built Dawson’s first hospital known already, but that there lapse series of photos would pharmacy (Dawson does not there was no legislation and will into the present building. did seem to be communication give the impression that the have an independent drug store) not have them now that there is. Some time was also spent issues that cropped up from building was being taken apart. and a variety of health related Many of the services currently discussing the word “hospital”, time to time. First the CertainTeed siding government services, the YHC offered by the present health which a number of locals felt Tuton said he would ask failed, cracking and falling off will simply be the landlord. care centre will simply transfer was misleading, particularly the board to look at some in chunks. Then the portions Turner indicated that there to the new building, but they for people outside of the modification of the name to of the building that had never will be a minimum of two nurses will be available all the time, community. Suzanne Saito deal with some of the possible been wrapped (which was (either Registered Nurses or which is a big difference. There reported that she had had to confusion. “Cottage Hospital”, discovered after all the siding Licensed Practical Nurses) on will be a lab/x-ray technician on spend some time disabusing a term that was once in use in was removed) were wrapped. duty 24 hours a day, seven days site, which there has not been medical practitioners Outside a couple of rural communities, Then all of the wrap was a week. The doctors will be on in the past. The building will of their expectations regarding was discussed as an option. removed and workmen started call, and it was indicated that have its own engineer, though what services were going to be There will be a grand opening scooping out great chunks of the problems that have been there will probably be some available here once the facility and tours of the new facility the sprayed on foam insulation, associated with this status in coordination with YTG’s local opened. before it actually goes into leaving a structure that looked the past (mainly on-call pay) Property Management office. Betty Davidson reported that service. Dates haven’t been set like a giant Swiss cheese. have been settled. If the YHC board had never Hearing Services has informed as yet. Subscribe to the Klondike
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Hamilton, MJ Dandeneau and bond between grandfather and Upcoming events! Shawn Killaly are receiving grandson. Yukon’s Touring Artist $10,000 to tour to Reykjavik, “I am very grateful to have Fund is providing $24,245 Iceland to take part in the been able to take my work out of Humane Society Dawson has two very exciting upcoming to four artists to grow Iceland Airwaves Festival, the territory and access a larger events.The second annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament professionally and reach new one of Iceland’s major music audience for what I believe to is happening Sunday, October 20 at the Robert Service audiences through national festivals in October. Prior to be an important dialogue about School at 12 p.m. and international touring the festival, they will tour in aging and dementia,” Fidler opportunities. Denmark, Sweden and Norway. said. “The excellent press and “Yukon government is a “Having the opportunity good critical feedback the Everyone is welcome to play, or just come watch, enjoy a great BBQ, and cheer the teams on! There are tons of great proud supporter of the arts,” to play Iceland Airwaves is a show received has given me prizes to win, including Air North gift certificates!!! Minister of Tourism and confidence that opportunities once in a lifetime opportunity,” Sign up your team in advance by calling the Humane Society Culture Mike Nixon said. “Our MacDougall said. “We feel will open up for future touring ongoing work with touring at 993-6900. extremely lucky to have been for Ramshackle Theatre.” It will be $30 per team, with all proceeds going towards the artists gives these talented invited, and it will bring a lot of The Touring Artist Fund HSD!Come and celebrate the grand opening of the Dawson individuals the opportunity to exposure for us in Scandinavia, fosters the development of City Off-Leash Dog Park on Saturday, October 26. experiment with their work, as well as in Canada. The the arts in Yukon by helping to learn from that experience, funding support made this trip professional artists, ensembles to network with others, and to a reality.” and companies that create and The Humane Society Dawson is excited to show off the new off-leash dog park. Ever since the City of Dawson donated the showcase YukonLulu talent Keating beyond Playwright and actor, Brian produce original work to tour land for this park, we have been hard at work turning our our borders.” and attend out-of-territory Fidler received $2,800 to vision into a reality. Playwright tour his play Broken at the public events. received $6,300 to present Leash-cutting Ceremony will be at 2 p.m. at the park, located SummerWorks Performance There are four intakes in the north end just past the Mud Bog. Lucille’s Ball, a new features Festival in Toronto, Ontario last per year: March 15, June 15, Free workshops beforehand include: film, in Sydney, Australia and August. Broken is a one-man September 15 and December 12-12:30 p.m. Your dog’s first park visit. St. John’s, Newfoundland, this performance—using theatre, 15. For information on Yukon 12:30-1 p.m. Introducing two dogs. past September. government funding for the 1-1:30 What to do in the event of a dog fight. puppetry and storytelling— This column is provided by the Humane Dawson Society. Musician Sarah MacDougall about memory, aging and the arts, visit www.tc.gov.yk.ca. and her band members Bob Hours of operation: Monday, noon to 4 p.m., closed Tuesday, Wednesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Community Development Fund will help create a Dog Park Phone number: 993-6900 Press release
The Government of Yukon’s Community Development Fund (CDF) is providing more than Yukon Hospital Corporation $137,000 to 10 community organizations for recreation, education and well-being initiatives. “With support from the Community Development Fund, these organizations are working to Annual General Meeting improve the standard of living, health and sustainability of Yukon communities,” Minister of Economic Development Currie Dixon said. “Many of these projects will provide tangible and long- Thursday, October 17, 2013 lasting benefits for residents of all ages.” 7 p.m. The Utilities Consumers’ Group Society is receiving $6,841 for a replacement transmitter that will improve the signal quality of the CJUC Community Radio Station in Whitehorse. Whitehorse General Hospital Cafeteria “CJUC Community Radio has been on the air for 10 years, and the transmitter we’ve been using for the last seven years was already used equipment when we got it,” station manager Bill Polonsky All welcome! said.The “The Humane sound Society would have Dawson started degrading soon, so it’s a big move forward for CJUC listeners to benefit from this new equipment.” is receiving $15,500 to create a fenced-in, off-leash dog park. The park will include a perimeter walking trail and central area for dog socialization and agility training. The society also plans to generate future revenues by offering obedience training. “In addition to providing opportunities for outdoor exercise, we hope this park will encourage responsible dog ownership,” shelter coordinator Katie Pearse said. “We would not have been able to do this without Community Development Fund support and community members’ donations and fundraising. We hope to see many community members at our leash-cutting ceremony late next month when the park is complete.” The Community Development Fund offers three funding levels. Tier 1 funding is available for requests up to $20,000. Tier 2 funding is available for applicants requesting $20,001 to $75,000, and Tier 3 funding is available for requests over $75,000. The next intake deadline is October 15 for Tier 1 applications. Organizations are encouraged to contact Community Development advisors well before the deadlines for assistance with their applications and with developing project ideas. To learn more about the CDF, visit cdf.gov.yk.ca or contact the CDF office at 867-667-8125 or 1-800-661-0408, ext. 8125. P10 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN Diamond Tooth Gertie hangs up her dress
Story & photos by Dan Davidson a former instructor thought she two nights a week during could do both. the summer seasons she has The only wrinkle at the time donned the dress and makeup, Tracy Nordick charmed the was that Tracy, at a slight 24, when called on to do so, at a audience as Diamond Tooth was physically much smaller variety of special events dur- Gertie for three shows on the that the Rubinesque Butler. The ing the rest of the year when evening of September 19; then musical director of the day felt the summer cast person has she cleaned off the makeup, got that there was a certain stature not been not available. She has into her regular clothing and expected to go with the name particularly enjoyed the annual went home. There she hung up Diamond Tooth Gertie, and so Trek Over the Top visitors, for her stage attire and along with Tracy, during her first year, was whom she most probably IS Di- it the Gertie persona she’s been known as Silver Tooth Gertie. amond Tooth Gertie. inhabiting regularly as the re- She says she fought against “They were such a different lief or “swing” for the last 15 that image for a long time, but crowd. I think that that’s where years. she’s recently seen some pic- I got comfortable, because it “My first summer here was tures from that year and “I was no holds barred then.” ’98,” she said the next week as literally looked like I was 12, It wasn’t just the singing that we sat in the comfortable foyer/ playing dress-up in grown-ups' she had to learn. common room of the Nordick’s clothing.” “I was a good chorus girl, but Fifth Avenue Bed and Break- No one would say that now it’s totally different up there fast. of course, not that the wife and when you’re out front. It was “I was hired primarily as a mother of one, and operator of a the banter, the stuff you have to dancer for five nights a week tourist B&B, will ever likely be come up with on the fly.” and then as the swing, or un- thought of as stout. She remembers first being derstudy, for one night.” What has happened over asked to work the names of The existing “Gertie” at the the years is that Nordick has locals or special guests into time was Lorraine Butler, a sea- carved out her own version of her stage patter and wanting soned trooper who felt she only Gertie, and made it every bit as desperately to be able to write needed one night off. She made effective as the role played by that down somewhere so she it her goal to train Tracy, believ- whoever the main performer wouldn’t forget it. Years later, ing that she could develop the happens to be that year. it’s all second nature. stage presence and vocal stam- “It was when I finally real- While she has worked with a ina needed to carry the role. ized that I didn’t have to be that number of Gerties in her time, “I loved the dancing the most. other person, that other Gertie; she credits the influence of the When I came up here I was tru- I didn’t have to be Lorraine or many music directors over the ly a dancer who could sing,” she Leslie or Kelly or Amy. When I years, each of them looking for said. But she was hired because just knew that I had to be my- something different from the self in the role, but not THAT role, as having had the most in- a business to run. She has a needs some time away from it. person. Then I knew that if it fluence on her development. daughter and a home life. At There are other possible mu- was a new Gertie, or a Gertie ‘They were all equally tal- forty she doesn’t feel as much sical outlets that she’d like to coming back, I knew that we ented – but different – and they a part of the whole 20+ cabaret think about. She’s not saying were going to be completely all pulled out different aspects scene as she did. she’ll never play Gertie again, separate. I don’t think that any from me. They made me a bet- “My life and everything in but not in any immediate future two Gerties are the same. ter performer in so many ways.” it has changed, I don’t feel the that she can envision. “I think mine was a per- Why has she decided to pack connection so much any more. “I always said that when it sonable, but a little bit sexier, this persona away for now? They’re awesome people and I started to feel like a job I would Gertie. Some Gerties over the Well, it’s not because the Nor- love them all … but I can’t put in be done, and that’s what it be- years have been more of the dicks are having another child, the time to make that connec- came more of this summer for giggly Gertie. Lorraine Butler because they’re not, not just tion. Now, as soon as I’m done sure.” truly epitomized the ‘grande now anyway. It’s a decision that that makeup comes off and I’m Will there be some other dame’ Gertie.” it took her a little while to ad- at home.” stage life or perhaps a teaching The Sound Recording Program She recently met Gillian mit to. Between the business (which role? can provide up to $2000 for a Campbell, one of the early and “I think I kind of knew that has been busier this summer) “I’ve been asked over the professional demo recording or quite definitive Gerties, when last season my answer about and her daughter, it’s been get- years to do different things in up to $5000 for a professional she played here last August. this season should have been ting harder every year to get to town, and if it was in the sum- sound recording. Butler had introduced the two ‘no’, but I didn’t have it in my the casino on time at 7:30 to be mer I just had to say ‘no’. So who of them back in ’98, but Nordick heart to say the words. This Applications must be received by in the costume and makeup for knows, maybe I’ll start saying had actually danced in one of season was fun, but I think I the 8:30 show. yes to some of those things.” November 1 at 4:00 pm Campbell’s can-can lines at a knew going into it that it would She’s also feeling that she one-day event in Whistler a be my last.” Information and applications doesn’t see anything else to do while earlier. Her life has changed over are available online at creatively with the role and Aside from playing the role 15 years. She and Steve have www.soundyukon.com Completed applications must be delivered to 101 Elliott St. in Whitehorse, or mailed to: Yukon Film & Sound Commission Box 2703 (F-3) Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 Phone: 667-5400 Toll Free: 1-867-661-0408, ext. 5400 Email: [email protected] Web: www.soundyukon.com THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 P11 Moose may be in running for world record
By Chuck Tobin Printed in the Whitehorse Star on October 11, 2013. another couple of antlers are essentially scored Used with permission. guys – gutted and using four measurements, cut up the moose though there are other andThe were bull dropped back in technical considerations. camp by 5 p.m. The four measurements Dawson City resident Heinz include the overall width, Naef has to wait 55 days to see 248 metres in the which has been measured at 75 if the moose he shot Sept. 25 bush from the river. 1/14 for Naef’s bull. will be recorded as the largest They measured the The circumferences of the in the world – at 75 1/4 inches distance. two main beams where the across. It’s in the freezer antlers attach to the head, the Naef said this morning in now, and Naef will widest point of a single palm, Whitehorse he hunts for meat, know Dec. 2 if his and over length of a single so if the antlers measure out bull will take over palm, Walker explained. to be a world record after the the record as the He pointed out as drying mandatory two months of largest in the world occurs, the two palms tend to drying, he’d like to see them W h i t e h o r s e pull inwards. displayed publicly. resident Clint Over an extended period, the “This would be good for Walker, an official 75-1/4 inch width of Naef’s rack the Yukon to have this in our scorer with Boone could shrink to 70 or 71 inches, possession again,” Naef said of and Crockett, he said. the record currently held by a explained this Walker said Naef’s antlers moose taken in Alaska, not far morning the could be a new world record. across the border where Naef mandatory 60-day “It would be kind of neat for shot his near the confluence of period to allow for a Yukoner to have the largest the Stewart and Yukon rivers. drying is meant moose ever taken,” he said. Knock, knock. to create a level Yukon outfitter Dan Reynolds That’s all Naef heard when he playing field for all established a world record last let out his moose call, he told hunters. year for the largest Dall sheep the Star. There is some taken with a bow and arrow, His hunting buddies had loss in size due to Walker said. heard the same thing the drying, so it would “If you ask me what am I previous night, when they were not be fair if some going to do with it, my house is hecruising said theas river he andrapped calling. his hunters scored too small,” Naef said. “There was two knocks,” their antlers the “If it happens to be the world next day and record, then I would like to knuckles solidly on the table to others who were have it somewhere where a lot emphasize the brief but distinct in the bush for of people could see it.” response to a moose call the an extended night before. period couldn’t The next morning, Naef was Dawson City hunter Heinz Naef holds up antlers from a moose he shot score theirs for a dropped off in the same area. Sept. 25. It's thought the rack may score as the largest in the world. month or more, he He called. Official measurements are scheduled for December 2. Photo by Brittany explained. Knock, knock, is all he heard. Rudashy. Walker said Naef waited for a while. Then he began walking into the No Caribou Hunting on bush toward a slough he was familiar with, as he and his the grunt with every step. would-be mates and any bulls Dempster Highway sons and other hunting buddies Armed with his old British thinking about encroaching on have been hunting the area for .303 with open sights, the 26- his territory. The Department of Environment has ordered more than 20 years. year resident of Dawson fired Naef said the moose wasn’t an emergency conservation closure from He stopped and called twice into the vital organs, and unusually large, given the size Oct. 8, 2013 to July 31, 2014 to protect the periodically. Nothing. then fired a third time to finish of his rack, and was probably Hart River and Fortymile caribou herds. the kill at 11:30 in the morning. eight to 10 years old. Naef was about 300 metres The closure applies to Game Management Subzones 2-16, in the bush from the Yukon The knock, knock Naef and He estimates it weighed 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-27, 2-28, 2-29, 2-39 and 2-51 and River, when he heard the bull his buddies had heard was about 1,250 pounds or more. includes the highway from Dempster Corner (km 0) to the respond. the bull slamming his antlers The eight in the hunting party Ogilvie River Bridge (km 195). As well, all subzones in Game It sounded like it was a large against the tree to announce – Naef and his son Brian, two Management Zone 3 remain closed to caribou harvest empty fuel drum. his presence to everybody – other father-and-son sets and (e.g., Goldfields, Top of the World Highway). The leaves were still on the This emergency closure applies to Yukon resident and trees, and the veteran hunter In-store Tel: non-resident hunters. The Yukon government will consider couldn’t see the moose. reopening some or all of these subzones should the caribou “I started walking toward the Specials & 993-6567 move elsewhere. empty fuel drum, and I called, Fax: Fresh Coffee Caribou in these subzones are not considered Porcupine and I called.” every day! 993-5973 Naef said the moose began to caribou. Harvesting rights under the Porcupine Caribou talk back, and continued to talk Management Agreement do not extend to these subzones at while he moved toward Naef. this time. “I knew I had him, because at EuropeanYes, che weese ares a ncuttingd organic foods Help conserve the Hart River and Fortymile that point they are committed,” caribou herds. he said of the typical behaviour OuWILDr Sp eGAME.cialties of a bull moose during rutting season. Just give Paul a call at 993-6567! 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Story & photo by Dan Davidson bia. They arranged acoustic approach to their mu- house concerts for sic has that flavour as well. the duo at Stringer They have a pair of strong voic- Todd Mayhew grew up listen- House and at the es that fill a room with ease. ing to his mother telling tales Old Log Church in Todd has an easy touch on his of his great-grandfather, the Whitehorse, where guitar and Sivan plays melody, Yukon clergyman who once Stringer had been bass and harmony on her cello, dined with the Queen and is the rector. choosing to stand up with the renowned in Northern lore as Todd and Sivan instrument for ease of move- having supped on his own foot- Agam already had ment. wear when he was starving out it in mind to pursue Their two sets were en- in the bush. the Stringer connec- hanced by their accounts of how That’s Bishop Isaac O. String- tion further, spurred the songs came to be written, er, the “Bishop Who Ate His on by a production how they got together (they’ve Boots”, who served the Angli- company in the Unit- been performing together for can Church in both Dawson ed Kingdom, where around five years and recently City and Whitehorse. they recently played celebrated their second anni- For a long time, Todd thought and had a great re- versary as a married couple) these stories were just his ception in England how Todd’s brother ended up mother trying to get him and and Wales. The film- marrying one of Sivan’s for- brother Steve to clean up their makers have it in mer roommates, and how their dinner plates, but when he dis- Sivan Agam and Todd Mayhew mind to make a doc- nephew, named Isaac, was born covered it was all true he and umentary about the just before they left for this his brother decided they had to Bishop and the song, tour. write a song about it. The cho- and Todd says he It seems likely that the Yukon rus gives a précis of the story. thinks there’s enough material will be hearing more from this in Stringer House on Octo- tend the evening house concert, “50 below / 51 days deep in in the Stringer story for an en- pair in the years to come. ber 8. Yes, Stringer House, the so the April Maze duo took their snow / Will he make it? / No tire album. They hope to return home in which Isaac and Sadie show to him. They played both one knows / Thank God for here in 2015 with a crew and Stringer lived while serving at the Bishop’s song and another the Eskimos / Bring him home; funds to take on the project. St. Paul’s in Dawson City. that they have written about feed him soup / Thank God for How will it be funded? That’s Earlier that day they had his wife. the sealskin boots / Man of hard to say, but April Maze’s given a private concert in the The April Maze came to the Whitehorse / The Bishop who second CD, “TWO” was crowd home of retired Archdeacon Yukon quite by accident. Scott ate his boots.” funded, so that tells you some- Ken Snider, the man responsi- and Roslyn Wilson heard them “The Bishop Who Ate His thing about their independent ble for regaining title of the rec- play in Australia and learned Boots” which can be viewed spirit. tory for the parish some forty that they were already on the and heard on YouTube, was Mayhew and Agam look a years ago. Snider, in ill health, Home Routes circuit to do a the song with which the April bit like refugees from the late would not have been able to at- tour in southern British Colum- Maze closed their second set 1960s, and their easy going
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CARMACKS KENO CITY Elders Flu Program Times TBD CarmacksHealth Centre Oct 25 10am – 11:30am Post Office Oct 15–21 Oct 24 & 29, Nov 6 & 13 Times TBD Carmacks Health Centre
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KLONDIKE SUN: October 16 THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 P13 Home Routes season is off to a good start
Story & photos by Dan Davidson have guest artists on them. His recent tune “When you Know”, a duet with Serena House concert season has be- Rider, was in heavy rotation on gun in Dawson, with a number both CBC 1 and 2 during recent of evenings planned as part of weeks. the annual Home Routes series, Winnipeg raised, Epp has and at least one additional ses- travelled the world and most sion (so far) added in October. recently was living in Granada, Matt Epp and Brent Warren Spain, with his wife, who he kept the audience’s rapt atten- first met as the actress in the tion for two sets of energetic video for his song ‘They Won’t “folkified” (Epp’s term) ver- Find the Bodies” when it was sions of original material that shot in Mexico. probably rocked a little louder Warren, who plays both reg- and harder on his several al- ular six string and dobro style bums, if the material available resonator guitar, is Epp’s pre- for listening online is any indi- ferred lead player on all his al- cation. bums and the pair have a long Brent Warren and Matt Epp liven up an evening at the Hamm apartment. Epp spins interesting tales in history working together as his lyrics and introduced each well as a powerful chemistry. of his tunes with a bit of a story Epp and Warren played the about where it came from. Yukon from September 19 to He has been performing, first October 2, with four dates in as a solo artist and more re- Whitehorse, Carcross, Atlin cently with his band, the Amo- (which should be in the Yukon, rian Assembly, all over North right?), Haines Junction, Mayo, America and in Europe. The full Dawson City, Old Crow and band is international in make- Watson Lake. up and his albums frequently “Long Overdue Artists Market” Will Be Back Next Year By Elaine Corden Used with permission from Këntra Täy
The pilot season of the Dawson City Artists' Market has come to a close, and we're pleased to announce it will be back next year. The artists' market had 18 individuals participate over eight Saturdays, with five artists opting to become seasonal members. We expect this to increase next year. Goods sold included jewel- lery, pottery, paintings, drawings, prints, clothing, hats, natural oils and salves, embroidery, beading, and carvings. Participating artists ranged in background and experience, and included both local artists and those from outside of Dawson. With the assistance of Elders Percy Henry and Angie Joseph- Rear, a Hän-language name for the market was created that re- flected both the role of TH in creating the market and the location of the market in Tr’ondëk Hwëchin Traditional Territory. The Hän- language name, Hän Ghà Chukèt Trëtätsey [Market by the River], will be incorporated into future signage and marketing materials. Feedback from participating artists, market shoppers, and local business was overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting Photo by Dan Davidson that the market was "long overdue" and artists pleased that par- ticipation was affordable and adaptive to needs. The structure of the market was determined in consultation with artists, entrepreneurs, artists' co-ops, and markets from the Yukon and across Canada. The pilot season of the market operated Excellence. each Saturday in July and August, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tables, chairs, and tablecloths were available for $15 a week. If artists purchased a season membership for $40, tables were available for Innovation. $5 a week. Artists were able to register for tables at KIAC. The market was made possible through the Tr’ondëk Hwëch'in Reclamation Regional Economic Develoment Plan and received funding from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. The Mar- Responsibility. Quartz Mining ket was administered by the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Placer Mining (KIAC), with logistical support and assistance from Across The River Consulting, the City of Dawson, and many Dawson-based Stewardship. Exploration artists, small business owners, and patrons of the arts. Moving forward, the market will have to become more autono- Nominations are open for the 2013 Robert E. Leckie Awards mous in structure and interdependent with the community. We > outstanding reclamation practices; invite anyone with suggestions or feedback, as well as artists in- > excellence in environmental stewardship; terested in participating next year, to e-mail [email protected] or > outstanding social responsibility; and, callAre (867) you 993-5005.an artist or crafter? Do you have work you'd like to sell? > leadership and innovation in reclamation processes. Use this winter to prepare and be ready for the first market of Hän Ghà Chukèt Trëtätsey next summer! Feel free to contact KIAC at 993- Terms of reference: emr.gov.yk.ca 5005 or TH Communications at 993-7136 to share your thoughts and Nominations: [email protected] or fax # 456-3899 ideas. Info: Judy @ 456-3961 or 1-800-661-1408 x 3961
Nomination deadline is Wednesday, October 23, 2013. P14 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN
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By Dan Davidson
and his early interests became booklet about the finding of the subjects of his books. the cabin, but the full story The Yukon lost one of its lit- The strange story of AlbertThe of his lifelong obsession with erary lights when Dick North MadJohnson Trapper grabbed of Rat his River attention all things JackSailor London on was Snow re- passed away on September Trackdownand generated two books, servedshoes for his autobiographical 23, 2013. North, the author of and masterpiece, five major books about Yukon , which were later , which was his last book. historical events and person- combined into one volume un- Much of it was drafted on a alities, as well as one novel, had der the original title. Johnson’sThe Man portable typewriter, which he been in ill health and on the de- Whostory Didn't also providedFit In the mate- kept at his desk in the centre. cline for some months, living at rial for his only novel, He donated that typewriter to Copper Ridge in Whitehorse. , years later. the Dawson City Museum when In addition to his writing, Having learned something he finally relocated to White- North was instrumental in es- about the Dempster Highway, horse. tablishing the Jack London In- he became fascinated by the North was the curator and terpretive Centre in Dawson sad tail of Inspector Francis main interpreter of his London City and for setting up a photo Fitzgerald’s tragic death, along collection until his retirement, display relating to Albert John- with the three otherThe members Lost Pa- due to declining health, after son, the “Mad Trapper” at the oftrol his detachment, an event the 2008 summer season, by Eagle Plains Lodge. North recreated in which time he had trained a Born in New Jersey on March . worthy protégé, Dawne Mitch- 19, 1929, raised in Long Island Watching caribou in Alaska, ell, to carry the torch. North and his wife Andree receive an award from Father Tim and West Virginia and educat- North was moved to wonder She reports that while many Coonen on behalf of the KVA. Photo from Sun archives. ed in New Hampshire, North about the logistics Arctic ofExodus the his- of her visitors come to see the saw service in World War II toric reindeer drive of 1929, London exhibit, there is a sig- and then headed out to Califor- and produced . nificant number who come nia after earning a degree at Dick North didn’t exactly dis- because they have read one of Service. The plaque read “In I’d get an award like that,” the George Washington University. cover the cabin in which Jack North’s books. recognition of his contribu- 78-year-old said at the time. In 1954 he earned a Bachelor London spent the winter of During his years at the cen- tion to the Yukon's history and “It’s a great compliment, and I of Arts degree from the Uni- 1897-98. Lots of people seemed tre, North spent many sum- the economic life of the City of thank all the people who had versity of California at Berkley, to know about it, and he learned mers in Dawson, and later on Dawson' - Dick North." something to do with it.” and during that period he came about its existence during a riv- lived year round in several dif- In Dawson’s Dome Subdivi- In June of that same year it a familiar at the First and last er trip in the early 1960s. What ferent apartments, sometimes sion (sometimes called Literary was decided that more recog- Chance Saloon in Oakland, one he can be credited with is orga- along with his wife, Andree. Heights) there is a street named nition was due the man who of Jack London’s favorite water- nizing the expedition to rescue One winter he even got to serve for Dick North, along with those had done so much to raise the ing holes. it from its inevitable return to a stint as a writer-in-residence named for London. Service and territory’s profile, and North He was already familiar with the soil. The expedition of 1965 at Berton House. Berton. That happened in 2004, found himself in a tuxedo at the Jack London, and had read and is the reason why half of the Though he would often re- the same year that there was a Commissioner’s Ball, receiving reread his tales of the Yukon. cabin now sits in Jack London turn to the United States for Dick North entry in the Discov- a gold pen and a special framed A variety of jobs over the next Square in Dawson City, where part of the year, he eventually ery Days Parade. The Reverend certificate from Commissioner few years saw him writing from it was erected and recreated in decided to take on Canadian Ken and Aldine Snider orga- Van Bibber in recognition of his New York for a paper in Nevada, 1969. citizenship, and did so during nized the event, called “Hon- years of work and his Order of and being asked if he’d like a job It took another 18 years be- a ceremony with a number of ouring the North’s by North”, in Canada award. on the Daily Alaska Empire in fore North’s collection of Lon- others at the Commissioner’s which huge banners bearing he Funeral services for the late Juneau. don memorabilia became the Tea in Dawson City one June. titles of his books were parad- Dick North were be held at Sa- North has been known to ask inspiration for the Jack London For an unassuming man, ed through the streets. cred Heart Cathedral. He was in people if it was actually possi- Museum, located next to the who always cared more for the On the same day the Dawson the YOOP portion of the White- ble that, given his surname, he cabin. In 1986 the Klondike reputation of his subjects and City Museum presented North horseA Tribute cemetery. to Dick North eve- could ever have ended up hav- Visitors Association gave the his work than of himself, North with a commemorative coin ning will be held in Dawson ing a journalism career any- idea a trial run in Parks Cana- collected a number of honours and held a luncheon in his hon- at the YOOP Hall on Oct. 18 at where else. da’s Klondike Thawing Machine over the years. our. The entertainment was a 7 p.m. He would work for newspa- building. It was a modest suc- The Klondike Visitors Asso- reenactment of part of the sto- pers in Alaska and in White- ry of the Mad Trapper. Note: Thanks to the following for cess, enough to spur the build- ciation presented him with a assistance in preparing this story: horse over the years, but soon ing of the large log cabin, which service award. He was made a In 2008 North was made a Mike and Kathy Gates, Dawne Mitch- began writing books about peo- now draws thousands of visi- member of the Yukon Order of Member of the Order of Canada, ell, Derek Sweeny, Harbour Publish- ple and events that caught his tors each summer. Pioneers. an honour that took him com- ing and the KVA. interest. He became fascinated Early on in the centre’s his- In 2003 he received a Com- pletely by surprise. by the mysteries of the North, tory, North produced a small missioner’s Award for Public “Jeez, I never really thought
Driven in a 2004 Discovery Days Parade by the late Bill Bowie. Photo by Dan Davidson Dick North with Commissioner Geraldine Van Bibber at the Ball in 2008. Photo by Dan Davidson P20 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN Authors on Eighth Prose Grateful Lucky Dog Entry by M. E. Withers
Sleeman, Ontario Sandra held her hand out, palm down, towards the dog. When it finished crawling across the distance to her, it sniffed. Then it smiled. Except it didn’t just smile. It pulled its lips back, snorted and began a full body Cotton ball clouds blotted at the pale blue sky. It wriggle. Sandra grinned as it rolled onto its back totally submitting. At that precise was mid-spring when nostrils flared at the fecund moment, Sandra knew she was sunk. scent of newly turned soil. It was a day filled with Three days later, after going through and passing the inspection process from her optimism, promise and light hearts. other two dogs, the now clean and groomed terrier-lab cross sat in front of Sandra Pulling into the parking lot of the local store, looking up at her with adoration and joy in her eyes. “I suppose we’d better find a Sandra shut the van off and was climbing out when name for you,” commented Sandra. The dog smiled in her strange dog way and someone shouted “Hey!” Figuring it wasn’t directed at her, Sandra kept heading to thumped her tail. “Blonde and daft and full of laughter,” smiled Sandra, stroking the the entrance. “Hey Sandra!” the voice came again. This time she turned and saw dog's head. Derek half-jogging across the potholed parking lot. “You remind me of Goldie Hawn. Can’t call you Goldie, it’s way too common. How “How’s it going?” asked Derek, slowing to a halt beside her. about Hawn?” asked Sandra. In response, the dog smiled, snorted and sneezed all at “OK,” Sandra replied, smiling. “You and Dee going out on the lake again this once. “Hawn it is, then,” said Sandra, chuckling. summer?” Three months later Hawn showed her gratitude by chasing off a young, curious “Yeah, end of May,” Derek said, shifting from foot to foot. “The tourists are a black bear. Her “sisters”, Faern and Majik, sat shaking on the doorstep, providing vo- pain but the money’s good.” Derek continued, unwilling to meet her eyes, “Look, I cal support only. know you’ve got two dogs already, but…” A year or so after that, Hawn courageously took on the neighbourhood porcupine, Knowing what was coming, Sandra began shaking her head. “No. No way Derek. earning a quilled shield of pride on her face and a trip to the vet. Somehow, Faern and I don’t…” Majik escaped confrontational consequences with Mr. Quill. Derek cut her off. “I know, just listen for a second. Somebody dumped this dog Eighteen months after Mr. Quill, Pepe Le Pew came calling. Again, Hawn alone suc- off at the store a few weeks ago. Nobody’s feeding it. It’s getting into old man cessfully took on the task of relocating a potential threat to her pack. Unfortunately McLeod’s garbage and he's going to shoot it. Please,” he pleaded finally turning his for Hawn, it was not before Pepe left a noxiously redolent calling card. Faern and eyes to hers, “just go check it out?” Majik watched with cocked heads when Hawn was repeatedly baptised in a gravel pit The words “dumped” and “shoot it” raised Sandra’s ire, her face tightening. pond. Sandra swore they were smiling. “Where is it?” When Majik was killed on the highway, Faern took herself away from Sandra to Derek’s relief was evident in his next rush of words, “Over behind McLeod’s grieve on her own. It was Hawn who curled up beside Sandra on the bed, resting her trailer. He’s pissed, and no one else wants to get involved.” head on Sandra’s arm, tenderly licking away Sandra’s tears of devastation. For getting about the store, Sandra strode across the road full of indignation. Over ten years had passed since that day at McLeod’s trailer when Hawn stole She jerked her head towards the trailer and said “C’mon, let’s go.” Sandra’s heart; ten years filled with Hawn always at Sandra’s side, protecting and Old man McLeod must have been peering between the slats of his door blind, for supporting with unconditional love, smiles, snorts and full body wriggles. Sandra the minute Sandra and Derek stepped on his property he yanked open the inside booked two weeks from work to take Faern and Hawn camping at her favourite spot. door, slapped the screen door outwards and stuck his head out. He looked like a It was a secluded spit of Crown land that jutted into a small lake, four hours away nervous rabbit poking its head out of its warren. from home and civilization. “You better get that damn dog out of here!” he fairly screeched at them. “Got into It was after a belly-filling supper of hearty pork stew on a resplendent August eve- my garbage SIX times! I’m gonna shoot the damn thing!” he exclaimed, working up ning that all hell broke loose. to a proper sermon. Sandra was half dozing in her camp chair when Faern and Hawn exploded from Sandra noted a half-crazed look in McLeod’s eyes, the smile that didn’t reach their resting spots and headed towards the lakeshore, barking furiously. At that them, and nodded. “OK Jim, no trouble. Just going to check it out,” she replied. same instant, Sandra caught sight of two small black furry things zipping up a tree She caught sight of a beige mutt to her right. “Six times? In a week? Must be ten feet behind her tent. A coppery shot of adrenaline immediately filled her mouth; pretty strong to take the lid off your garbage can, huh?” asked Sandra, unable to she knew Faern and Hawn were after a mother black bear. “Shit!” she exclaimed. help herself to a little dig. “Faern! Hawn! Come NOW!” Sandra prayed both dogs would obey. They did. No Old man McLeod’s eyes almost popped out of his head, and his lips formed a hesitation at all. little “O”. His fury enabled him to actually snake an arm out from behind the secu- Sandra flung open the van door, both dogs scrambled in the back. She ran around rity of his doors, jabbing a finger at the dog. “It’s over there and you get it GONE or the van, scooted into the drivers seat and cranked the key. The van fired up and San- I’ll SHOOT the damn t'ing!” he screamed. dra sped out of the campsite, making an instant decision to go home. She'd go back Sandra and Derek exchanged looks, biting the insides of their cheeks to keep later for what was left of her gear, after the bears were done with it. straight faces. They turned and began walking towards the stray, their departure She drove a few miles away then stopped to let the dogs out for a drink. After doing punctuated by a muttered oath and the double slam of trailer doors. The dog was a quick visual on the dogs and finding no obvious injuries, Sandra piled them into the lying on its belly watching them, unsure, hesitant, tail slowly sweeping side to van and continued home, arriving after midnight. side. It was a few hours before the three of them finally settled down and unwound. Derek stopped, letting her go ahead. Sandra slowed her pace and began talking Sandra headed to bed, Faern was ready to go, but Hawn resisted. Hawn smiled, gave softly to the bedraggled creature. “C’mon pup, it’s OK. I’m not going to hurt you. a half snort, then laid down. She began licking her belly. C’mon baby,” she encouraged. Sandra was confused: Hawn was usually the first to jump into bed. Instead, she Although its tail still wagged, Sandra could see its eyes dart furtively, checking continued to lick, looking up once with apologetic eyes. Sandra frowned. A small coil escape routes. Sandra stopped and knelt, still speaking softly to it. “It’s OK,” she of fear began to twist slowly in her gut. Walking towards her, Sandra got down and said, patting the ground beside her. “Come.” rubbed Hawn’s head. She was just about to ask what was wrong when Hawn pro- The mutt’s ears perked up a bit and it began to pant, tongue lolling out. vided her with an answer. She rolled onto her back, exposing her belly. Sandra stared “You can do it. Come on, let’s go for a car ride,” Sandra encouraged. She knew if blankly for a minute, not comprehending the gaping six-inch slit in Hawn’s skin. it was going to work, the dog needed to come to her. That smiling, snorting, daft, grateful rescue dog had taken a hit from Mother bear, The mutt wagged its tail harder, then, to Sandra and Derek's amazement, began travelled three hundred kilometres in the back of a jostling van, not uttering a single crawling towards Sandra on its belly, vacuuming up burrs and dead grass into its whimper of complaint. wiry coat. Another after-hours emergency vet visit. Seventy stitches inside and out. Hawn Sandra continued to coax it, and as it belly-crawled closer, they locked eyes. remains. Loyal. Lucky. Joyful. Grateful.
The Authors on Eighth annual writing contest asks contestants submit to work in the style of one of four writers: Jack London, Robert Service, Pierre Berton or Dick North. It can be prose, fiction, non-fiction or poetry. This year the subject was luck. There were 18 entries from all over Canada, the United States, England and Italy. All entries will be published in coming issues of the Sun. The Authors on Eighth writing contest is held in cooperation by the KVA, Parks Canada and the Klondike Sun. Judges included the current Berton House writer- in-residence and local writers. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 P21 Positive feedback from the pilot season of Palace Grand shows
By Karen Dubois Used with permission from Këntra Täy making venture. We realize that time, a decision will be it was a first year, and that madeYour on feedback how to proceed. is welcome! the season was not finalized Did you get out to see a until three weeks before the show? What did you think? If you were in Dawson City first show, so marketing was What kind of shows would this summer, you might have very limited, but it seems clear you like to see at the Palace taken in a show at the Palace Country Queens, patient financing of some type Grand? Feel free to contact TH Grand Theatre. Maybe it was Thought will be required to develop Communications at 993-7136 Bonnie Kilroe’s Control, programming in the Palace or KIAC at 993-5005 to share or Thomas Baxter’s Grand. The researchers are your thoughts. or the showcase of Live back at work, with a final report local singer-songwriter talent. at the Place Grand due at the end of October. At The 16 shows forming the series were TH Regional Economic Development Plan brought to Dawson’s landmark theatre by the Dawson City Arts Used with permission from Këntra Täy Society (DCAS) Board as part of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in Regional Economic Development plan Tr’ondek Hwech’in has partnered with several community (THREDP). but ticket sales had to cover loved Tomáš Kubínek, Gillian groups to deliver nine projects resulting from regional The aim of the concert series the cost of performers’ fees, Campbell as Klondike Kate, and economic development planning identified in TH’s Final was to provide quality evening accommodation, and travel. The a showcase of Dawson films. Agreement. entertainment for locals and DCAS Board decided to take a We’re currently analyzing data This community-based economic development aims visitors alike. New business chance and run a series of 16 collected during the season. to benefit the entire community with a focus on the “big and employment opportunities performances. (An additional Comment cards that were filled picture,” including all industries, businesses, and community residents. The goals are to promote the following: associated with the theatre are three were offered as part of in after each show will give • sustainable, well-paying jobs regular KIAC programming). us a good idea of whether our envisioned. • local benefits from major development projects Parks Canada contributed the audience was primarily local or In March, researchers • a year-round business and employment base prepared a feasibility study theatre at no charge, many tourist, audience demographic, • quality infrastructure that included business local businesses came on board and indication of satisfaction • available and affordable housing planning, market research, as event sponsors, and the first with the quality of the shows. • sustainable population growth ofand Live potential at the Palace programming Grand. showLive opened at theon JulyPalace 4. Grand The question of day: will • a high quality of life Live at the Palace Grand options for the pilot season The most popular shows in we do it again next year? The This summer saw the debut of the Dawson City Artists’ Countrythe Queens jury is still out. While we were Market and the pilot season of the Funding was available through series wereThought Bonnie Control. Kilroe’s encouraged with the positive theatre series, as well as the launch of a business advisory the THREDP to hire a producer, and Thomas feedback from visitors and service. More recently, research has been underway into a front of house manager, and Baxter’s the investment by locals, the ways of improving the downtown core and the World Heritage feasibility project is progressing. sound and lighting expertise, Other shows included the well- pilot season was not a money- Review: Kevin Kennedy’s Long Walk in the Woods
Story & photo by Dan Davidson clear that decisions of this impetuous nature might have had something to do with the It's quiet in the theatre at the eventual disintegration of his Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre. On marriage, but that’s probably stage there is simply a spotlight another story. and a chair. Those are all the This is an hour of old props Kevin Kennedy requires fashioned storytelling, for the story he is about to tell complete with some hair- us. raising anecdotes and some The evening is called “Wolf moments of sheer slapstick. Trek: Alone in the Woods”, but Surrounded by unseen it could as easily have been wolves one night he reflects, called Buffalo Trek, Bear Trek “I’m not afraid, but the hairs on or even Bug Trek. Kennedy the back of my neck are afraid.” encounters all these things Waking up in his small tent during his solitary two-week to find a bear staring at him walk on a nearly non-existent through the plastic above his trail in Wood Buffalo National head, he decides that he might Park. as well take a picture of the The students in his English as encounter so that people will a Second Language Class were be able to know that happened aghast when he shared his to him. The click/flash of the plans with them. Who else was camera scares the bear away going? Surely he was taking a - not a recommended bear gun? Was he insane? encounter technique. The folks at Parks Canada Forced to drink water from Kevin Kennedy performed "Wolf Trek" at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre on October 1. were quite serious when they stagnant ponds swimming had him sign that waiver. with who knew what sort of Kennedy candidly admits bugs and gunk he imagines the that going on a lone hike contents doing strange things in his dark and glossy eye that and the pack), discomfort centre, the Klondike Institute through the wilderness, in his stomach and guts. I recognize, no glimmer of and moments of sheer terror, of Art and Culture and the carrying a 70-pound backpack As for bugs, well, somehow he wisdom or recognition, just Kennedy seems to come out at Dawson campus of Yukon while coping with a broken forgot to bring along any insect an ancient glint of watchful the other end of the trail more College. Kennedy teaches at the wrist, was probably not one repellent. ‘Nuff said. suspicion. I am in awe of this balanced, more at ease with Whitehorse campus and was in the brightest things he had Then there are the actual majestic organism, so huge and himself than when he began Dawson to do some work here, ever done. It might even have buffalo. When he meets his commanding.” the walk. so all three institutions decided been on a par with his initial first bull, shaggy, crusted with In spite of all the poor This presentation was he should be drafted to put on move North, from Edmonton dirt and plagued by flies, he planning, pain (from the wrist organized by the cultural his show. to Yellowknife. He’s pretty realizes that “there is nothing P22 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN
THIS IS JUST MY OPINION CYFT 106.9 FM: by Al Sider Dawson City Community Radio Murder Vs. Manslaughter
This is a topic that has intrigued my thoughts manslaughter? Suppose, if you will, that you for a very long time, so I write this after much and a friend of yours, are having a heated consideration and deliberation. I understand disagreement about anything. The topic is not “The Spirit of Dawson” the varying degrees of punishment for a important; the result of this disagreement is person who intentionally, and willfully takes important. The disagreement at some point the life of another human being. turns into a shoving match. You push him, he MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY What I fail to understand, is the justice in pushes you back. The pushing become slightly 1 to 5 p.m. Manager’s Mix - Mr. Manager punishing an individual for a truly accidental more forceful, and your friend stumbles, falls, incident that causes the death of another and hits his head on a table or a rock—the THURSDAY, October 17 person. The first description is the purest trauma causes the death of your friend, and definition of murder; the second is the you are in a deep state of regret. Should you 5 to 6 p.m. Youth Broadcast - Ricky & Friends definition of manslaughter. A person who be punished as a criminal for this act? Our 6 to 7 p.m. Simply the Best - Jonna intentionally, and willfully, plans and follows society actually says you should be, but I say through with the causing of the death of emphatically, NO! You should not be punished 7 to 8 p.m. Kajambo! Radio - Paulie P another human being, is a murderer, and for an accident which causes death. In this 8 to 9 p.m. Kings of Dawson City - Ben & Brendon rightfully deserves punishment, to the fullest example, there is no intent, there is nothing extent of the law. This individual would deliberate, and there is absolutely no malice FRIDAY, October 18 be considered a blight on the human race, involved. This is manslaughter in the truest, 3 to 5 p.m. On the John - John deserving nothing less than the ultimate purest form. punishment, death. Since our society seems The ancient Jews, had a law, concerning 5 to 7 p.m. George’s Show to think it is better to allow this individual a person who commits manslaughter, and I 7 to 9 p.m. Spiritwind - Jeff a resemblance of liberty, this destructive believe this to be a most just law. The Jews individual is permitted to live a life of leisure, had to dedicate certain cities within their 9 to 11 p.m. The Fox and the Forest - Mathias viewing television, playing pool, playing country, as “Cities of Sanctuary”. These cities cards, and even outdoor time—while the were designed to harbour an individual in SATURDAY, October 19 family of the victim suffers daily, the severity safety, while they prepared to prove the death 1 to 3 p.m. Golden Frequencies - Diego of their loss. was an accident. In these cities, no retribution True, families of those who die by means can be made against the supposed killer. 3 to 4 p.m. The Sad Bastard Hour - Jonny Moon of manslaughter suffer severity of loss in the Families of the deceased were forbidden to 4 to 5 p.m. He Played/She Played - Gabby & Dan same manner as those families of murder seek retaliation, and no one had the authority 5 to 7 p.m. The City Mic - Mike & Steph victims, but there is a difference here. True to forcefully remove such a person to seek manslaughter means that death was purely revenge. If charges, or accusations of murder, 8 to 9 p.m. David’s Show accidental; there were no thoughts of malice were brought against the individual, a hearing 9 to 10 p.m. Auditory Slaughter - Karl or intentional harm. Those who cause death would be arranged. The family of the deceased accidentally do not deserve any form of would present their arguments, and their SUNDAY, October 20 correctional punishment. evidence, before a council of judges. After Now, please allow me to fully clarify this which, the accused would be allowed the right 12 to 1 p.m. Today’s Special - Craig & Tanya idea. Not all actions that are today labelled to present his testimony. If it was found that 1 to 2 p.m. The Cat’s Meow - Capri as “manslaughter” are true manslaughter; the death was a result of manslaughter, the 2 to 3 p.m. The City - Steph & Stephanie some are, in fact, murder. One such action, is accused would be free, and no person could a driver of a vehicle, who under the influence seek revenge against him. If he was found to be 3 to 5 p.m. The Movie Show - Kerry of drugs or alcohol, or a combination of both, guilty of murder, then he would be put to death! 6 to 7 p.m. Stockholm Syndrome - Molly deliberately and intentionally gets into their There would not be the community’s expense vehicle, intending to drive it, and is involved of housing, feeding, clothing, and treating 7 to 8 p.m. The Missing Link - Dan in an accident (in this case a preventable medically a murderer, he (or she) would simply 8 to 10 p.m. Meat and Potatoes - Kit accident) and kills a person or people, maybe be executed; quickly, expeditiously, without a child and its parents, this is without doubt, regrets, and justice would be served. murder which is labelled as manslaughter. Murder deserves to be fully punished; Any death caused by a driver who was driving manslaughter does not deserve punishment. Tune your dial to 106.9 FM or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any Consider it perhaps in this way—a person who combination of both, is by this definition a kills someone fully by accident, (not including Cable Channel 11 (Rolling Ads) in Dawson City, murderer. Why is this different? The driver deaths caused by drivers who were under or listen live over the internet at www.cfyt.ca! chose to drive their vehicle after consuming the influence of drugs or alcohol) must, for their intoxication, knowing full well they are the remainder of their natural life, live with too intoxicated to drive, they deliberately set the knowledge that their friend, or someone’s out driving, with the subconscious intention child, or anyone at all, has died at their hand, of causing harm to others. The weapon of even though it was not intentional. This is choice—their vehicle. There is no sound or a punishment inflicted upon oneself, that, THE KLONDIKE SUN sane mind on earth which can say (with a truly a punishment no murderer will ever really honest heart) that this is really manslaughter. experience. But, as always, this is just my thanks our volunteers! This is murder. opinion. chief writer & editor - Dan Davidson TundraWhat then, by mightChad be Carpenter considered real proofreading - Betty Davidson, Alyssa Friesen, Dan Davidson
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