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It's Bazaar season! KLONDIKE Take 'em all in! SUN Dawson gets ready for the holidays
It's a sure sign of winter when the ice stops moving. Photo by Dan Davidson. in this Issue Lighting up the town! 3 Fire Department training 9 Remembrance Day 11 Setters of Catan Beginning a new tradition on Learning how to use that new fire The community turned out to is now available Front Street. truck. remember once again. at Maximilian's. Expansion packs too!
What to see and do in Dawson! 2 Authors on 8th submissions 6 Fire on 7th Avenue 9 Youth Art Enrichment reaches 14 17 Uffish Thoughts 4 Parks gets three-week extension 7 Bazaars begin again 11 Classifieds 19 Letters 5 Locals share mining excellence 8 TV Guide 12-16 City notices 20 P2 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN What to
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This free public service helps our readers find their way through the many Dawson City Community: Lunch hours Library Monday - Thursday. activities all over town. Any small happening may need preparation and library hours planning, so let us know in good time! To join this listing contact the office at [email protected]. Reading by TARA: Monday Beagan: - Friday Noon – 6:30 p.m. Closed weekends. Biweekly cfyt triva fundraiser: - Conservation KlondikeMonday, Society December 1 at 7 p.m. Depot Hours ARENA OPENING SKATING PARTY: Returns to the Billy Goat Pub Wednes day, November 26 at 8 p.m. : Sat, Sun, Mon: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of refundables may CURLING CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFASTSaturday, AND TURKEYNovember S HOO29. 1-3T: p.m. The rink- beThe left Westminsteron the deck during offHotel hours. Info: 993-6666. is open! It's time to skate! Jugtime jamboree with host tin can alex hallbom: Saturday, No vember 29. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Buy your club membership and donate food to the Family Coffee House Night: Fridays in the lounge: Wednesday, November Christmas Hamper! All skill levels welcome. - 26 at 6-9 p.m. All welcome to join the jam! Fridays in the Tavern: Saturday December 6, 7 p.m. at KIAC in the House band 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ballroom Admission is by donation with all proceeds contributing to a differ Saturday Happy Hour Music Series: entMeetings community group. Everyone is welcome to perform in any medium. 6-9 p.m. Aaron Burnie IODE DAWSON CITY: 6-9 p.m. at the Lounge. November 29 Swithundays: Marieke, December 6 with Corn: Unplugged, December 13 with Jonathan Howe Meet first Tuesday each month at home of Joyce Caley and Matt Sarty. Roat 7:30yal p.m.Canadian For info Lcalleg iMyrnaon Branc Butterworth,h #1: 993-5353, Joyce Caley, 993-5424. Mom's Apply Hour 4-5 p.m. Snacks and featured wines. It's a time out for Recess for summer July-Oct. parents! ONESIE WENESDAYS SMALLIE SUNDAYS Meet first Thursday each month at TheCome findAlchemy out about Cafe our & ! PiLegiononeer Hall Wo (3rdmen and o fKing the St.) Yuk ato 7:30n: p.m. Contacts Helen Bowie, 993-5526, Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Hawaiian Shamanic movement practice: Meet third Thursday each month at 7:30 Strech, breathe, sweat and shift your p.m. at YOOP Hall. Contact Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Recess for summer mconsciousnessoccasin makin to a newg wit level.h freda: Tuesday, December 2 & 20, 6-9 p.m. $25. Pre-registration KlondikeJune, July and Aug.Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) required. Chess club: kiac christmas art & craft fair: Every Saturday, 2:30 p.m. matcha mediation: Every Sunday, 2 p.m. IN the odd Gallery: Saturday,The Waste November Land 29, 12-3 p.m. in the- KIAC Ballroom. Shop local and get a one of a kind, handmade gift! Chamber of CommerceWed-Fri at 7 a.m. Sat-Sun at 8:30 a.m. Andrea Kastner . November 6 - Decem Chamber Meetings: ber 6. A body of work that traces the haunting nature of our rejected possessions Regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month Drop-inthrough a Pcollaged,ainting recycled and surreal world. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 1-5 p.m. Closed on holidays. atTown the Downtown Council Hotel. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m, $5 drop-in in the KIAC Classroom (enter Council Meetings: - through the back door). Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Council Cham Beideasginner and painting guitar surfaces. with Paints,nijen: brushes & easels are supplied, no instruction offered. Cobers.mmittee Public invited of th toe askwho Councille meetin questionsgs: during the question period, which takes place towards the end of each meeting. Meetings are also aired on Channel 12. Hatha yoga with joanne vanWednesdays, nostrand: November 12-17. 4-6 p.m. 5 half-hour sessions. $86.25 Council will be holding Committee of the DawsonWhole meetings City as postedMuseum at the posted office. Piano with Barnacle Bob: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. E-mail [email protected] 24 hours in advance. MOVIE TIMES: September 8 - November 3 3:30 pm to 6:30 MiscellaneousLook for posters at the Post Office. pm$138Ecumenical for 8 half Christmashour sessions Choir Practice zumba:
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flyairnorth.com THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 P3 Dawson begins a celebration of lights
Story & photos by Dan Davidson
The City of Dawson Recreation Dept. lit up the pre-Christmas season with a Celebration of Lights in the Waterfront Park on the evening of November 20. Citizens were attracted to the lighted shelter and the large bonfire in the pit next to the Tribute to the Miner statue. The active minded set off on a Santa led glow stick run/walk along the dyke path about 5:55, while other folks arrived to fill up the heated and lit Picnic Shelter for a hot meal and a carol sing with the St. Paul’s Youth Choir, led by Betty Davidson. By 6:30 everyone was well fed and sung and it was time for the main event of the evening. The crowd lined up along the top of the dyke path and counted down 5- 4- 3- 2- 1 to the flip of the switch that fired up the new light displays along the park between the Picnic Shelter and the Front Street Gazebo. Santa and his reindeer (moving even) gave way to several sets of lit figures that have a vaguely turn of the 19th century ambiance that fits in with the town’s origins. The lights will be on for the rest of the pre-Christmas and holiday weeks as part of the town’s effort to encourage businesses and residences to light up for the season. A number of businesses have trimmed up already and list of downtown stores were open for extended shopping hours on this night, as part of the Shop Photos (top down and to the Local theme encouraged by the Dawson Chamber of Commerce. left): At the end of the season plaques will be awarded for best residence, best business and best block. – Lining the dyke for the This is the first year for the Celebration of Lights, and for this countdown to the lights. year at least, it has been chosen to replace the town’s annual Christmas Open House in council chambers. - Santa and his reindeer light up the park.
– It was not a terribly cold evening, but a bonfire is always welcome for both heat and light.
– The picnic shelter was packed with happy Dawsonites
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sort of question answered, but a still living uncle who retired Mounties in Mayerthorpe, commit such acts, and the that really doesn’t invalidate as a Major in what has recently Alberta, in March, 2005. pursuit of this knowledge is It’s hard to believe that it’s the pursuit of such answers. been renamed the RCAF (a However heinous his crimes, he more likely to aid in preventing been a month since Michael Of course ISIS/ISIL quickly retcon he considers a waste of is at least easier to understand further tragedies than simply Zehaf-Bibeau shot and killed spewed forth a claim that the money). I have a lot of respect than the other three. ramping up the terror watch and Corporal Nathan Cirillo in front killers were part of the Islamist for our people in uniforms – There is much to be learned chipping away at our basic civil of the War Memorial in Ottawa group’s larger plans for world just a lot less for the politicians from the study of people who liberties. and then attempted to storm domination. The main attack giving them orders. More from the Celebration of Lights... the Parliament Buildings with plan of those people is, after In the long run we may learn his hunting rifle. all, to scare us with ideas like more about what happened While it could be overstating that and to gross us out with a in October by studying Justin the case to compare this attack continuing series of executions. Bourque, that other fellow who to the events of September 11, Never mind that some of sought out uniformed targets 2001, for me they have one the nations we are allied with back on June 4, apparently luring thing in common: our television use beheading as their form of and ambushing five members was on all morning as the capital punishment quite the of the RCMP in Moncton, killing events spooled out. Since it same way as we in the West three and wounding two. is rarely turned on that early used to use hanging, guillotines, The two who killed the in the day except to check firing squads, electric chairs soldiers seemed to have quite a the programming for shows I and chemicals to achieve the bit in common with the Mountie intend to record, that makes the same end. killer. He was different in that it day stand out in my mind. As for the Canadian seemed he wanted to be seen as This attack, coming as it government, branding these a John Rambo figure, an ironic did, just two days after Martin acts as Islamic terrorism fits identification with a fictional Betty Davidson at the piano with the St. Paul’s Youth Choir. Couture-Rouleau ran over and in conveniently with its own soldier first brought to literary killed Warrant Officer Patrice agenda. The party that wants life by the Canadian born thriller Vincent while injuring his to be tough on all manner of writer David Morrell. colleague, was a double shock to offences, wants to be able to The soldier killers had the nation. read our emails and monitor recently converted to Islam While it’s no wonder that us all relentlessly, but doesn’t and had taken their behavior the knife wielding Couture- want to know how many long to extremes that worried even Rouleau and the rifle carrying guns we have, has its own those in the mosques they were Zehaf-Bibeau were both killed interpretation about how we attending. by the authorities, it is also act in the world. Look how Cultural identifications aside, unfortunate. Since they are quickly they had that new the three men seem to have had gone, leaving only a smattering anti-terrorism law ready to a lot in common. They were of Facebook blog postings be passed by Parliament. See outsiders who hated authority and the memories (naturally how wonderfully it ties in with and two of them had parents coloured by events) of those the decision to chip in our two who still maintain that their who knew them, it’s hard for cents worth of contribution to actions had more to do with us to know why they became the military actions against mental instability than anything radicalized (a new adjective this ISIS. else. year) and what prompted them Do not misunderstand me All of these men are distinctly to do exactly what they did. on this. I have a nephew in different from people like Out for an evening's stroll. It’s very much the official line the RCMP, uncles who served James Roszko, the small time to heap scorn on anyone who during WWII in the merchant pot grower and petty criminal expressesWe want a desire to tohear have thatfrom marine you! and in the infantry, and who ambushed and killed four
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- I broke into Arctic Inland on numerous occasions over the last few years to support my drinking and poker playing. It came to between 10 and 15 thousand dollars. I would like to apologize to every one at Arctic Inland: Helen Bowie, Heinz Naef, Louise Blanchard, Karl MacDonald, Daryl Buckley and especially to the late Bill Bowie. All these people are my very good friends. I would also like to apologize to all my family, the rest of my friends, and everyone else that I’ve let down. - I would like to thank John and Gail Hendley for giving me employment through all this. I’ve written a letter to Gertie’s barring me from playing poker and gambling, and am taking coun selling for my problems. All monies that were taken are in the process of being paid back. This was - dealt with through a circle conference, and I heard how everyone was hurt by all this. This included everyone at Artic Inland, my son Ryan, Dave Morin from the RCMP. My wife had another urgent fam ily matter and was out of town, but wrote a letter. Once again I would like to apologize to everyone in general. Sincerely,Wes Peterson Amendments to Pioneer Utility Grant Act accepted
WHITEHORSE (November 13, where utility costs tend to be grant and have lived in Yukon a 2014) —The YukonPioneer legislative Utility higher.” minimum of 12 months before Grantassembly Act unanimously agreed Amendments that will applying. to modernize the modernize the act include: Proof of residency and annual . • moving the initial income are now submitted Designed to assist seniors application date from October 1 when applying for the grant. with their home heating costs, to July 1; Amounts subsidized will the Pioneer Utility Grant is a • increasing the grant amount reduce as net incomes approach subsidy program for Yukoners for rural residents; approximately $165,000 for 65 and older who rent or own • updating the eligibility couples and approximately their own home. requirements, such as a one- $114,000 for individuals. An “We met with a number year minimum residency in income-testing model will seniors groups and Yukon; be introduced to the subsidy representatives who had voiced • specifying grant application programPioneer within Utility the Grant next Act year. support for the suggested basics, such as net income; and These modernizations of changes,” Minister of Health • expanding regulation- the and Social Services Doug making powers to support will ensure flexibility and Graham said. “I am pleased we implementation of the act. sustainability of the program so are moving forward with these Changes will be in effect for that the needs of Yukon seniors amendments which will help the July 2015 intake. are met. our seniors, particularly those All applicants must now be 65 living outside of Whitehorse to be considered eligible for the
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Fire Chief advises Poetry caution as the Yukon Authors submissions River ice stops moving By Dan Davidson on 8th
(November 19) The ice in the Yukon River had stopped moving by Monday, November 17. While there were still small open pools steaming in the -20 temperatures, the main portion of the river 2014 between the two ferry landings looked very much as if commuters from West Dawson and Sunnydale could expect a more normal route this year once the ice thickens enough to create an ice bridge. Fire Chief Jim Regimbal says that the Klondike River is still showing a lot of open water by the By Chuck Rhodes, By Alisa Nemirovska, Ogilvie Bridge and for some distance on from there. He is troubled by reports of posted photos California, Missouri Dawson City showing people walking across the Yukon on what would be very thin ice at this point. He says there’s CABIN FEVER Into the Cold no way that the fire department or emergency The summer so short. It’s starting to get darker. services would be able to rescue anyone who got Fall again beautiful colors pour The tourists are long gone and the streets are empty of their bus into trouble while out on the ice this early in the And display a jester’s court. sized summer homes again. season. It’s not yet four o’clock, but the day is cold and the warmth of the The ferry ceased operations on October 29 and Awoke with a chill too soon ice-cold beverages is enticing those around to enter through the he expects that, after last year’s long isolation, The ground white to the cabin door sleepy doors of the pink building down on Third. people are hoping the river will firm up much Can’t see past my window by noon. She watches as the locals start to gather up their young and the faster this year, but he advises waiting till at least loose adults of the underground emerge. the end of one full week before making that walk. No matter, the wood is stocked. The ole pot-belly glows red hot; The lights are dizzying inside. And I can always get crocked. The music is sombre and The Pit hosts ten souls; dedicated to ending yet another night in a drunken slumber. Damn I say! Will it not stop? The clock strikes another hour yet the scene remains the same. It’s now thirty days. I’m in a heck of a spot. She watches those around her greet one another in a manner that The queen’s face is only a dot. only those who’ve shared the cold can, and takes notice of the shy faces that have stepped into a world that they did not know Night or day, day or night? existed. Makes no difference, the cabin is locked. The creaking roof brings new fright. A young man stands in a corner, taking in what’s rightfully not his. Set out to prove his worth by surviving the sub zero; he realises Heard a knock at the door. that it may not be the cold itself that is to be the biggest challenge Jumped from my bed in shock. of the Yukon. Is my mind becoming poor? He stands alone, watching those around him sitting in groups of quiet solitude and begins to wonder how the silence of the group Trembling hands opened it wide can be so loud. There stood mother with a smile… She watches him. And waits. But…I thought she had died. The streets are covered in a wall of white. “Hello my son, please come home, It did not take long for the town to transition from a bustling Your father forgives your denial.” summer destination to an eerie place where foxes are the only “Oh mother, don’t leave me alone.” predators of the night. The young man has stood in his spot for over a month now, “Come in from the cold, engaging only with the ones who feed his liver toxins, all the while Sit by my fire and warm your bones. observing the growing silence of the town and the deafening Tell me of all that is old.” emptiness that now surrounds him. It’s time for her to say hello. Our visit went so well Mattered not the stove was as stone. She appears beside him, in a way that only she can. On her lap my head soon fell. A suggestive whisper that causes a chill to run down his spine, entices him outside into the peaceful darkness of the day. Now I lay me down to sleep, He follows her towards the river; watching her long skirt flutter THE I pray…the Lord…..my in the wind and the edges of her long sleeved shirt, melt into the Soul ………to keep. scene around her. She waits for him to stumble over and watches as he follows her KLONDIKE SUN into the not yet frozen river. He’s not her first and certainly not last. She treasures her boys in a way that only a mother can: saving them from life ahead and forever injecting them into the history of Dawson. She remembers her first time, the one where a lost dog was all it took for her inebriated son to cross the icy river to his eternal grave. Sign up at She watched as his face surrounded the streets and eventually www.klondikesun.com made its way onto a wall in a shabby hotel, right where it started. She found peace when she followed him, into the silent cold. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 P7 KNHS wins a further season extension
Story & photo by Dan Davidson shaped their country’s history. “Canada’s national historic sites enable us to experience When the federal our rich history and heritage government decided to allow in a special way and play a Klondike National Historic big part in the celebration of Sites to extend its season Canada 150. by two weeks beyond the “Parks Canada’s Dawson nationally mandated Victoria Historical Complex – Day weekend to Labour Day protecting over 24 heritage weekend in 2014, Dawson’s buildings and S.S. Keno that tourism operators greeted are associated with the story this with enthusiasm. As the of the Klondike Gold Rush – season came to an end the is an important part of the question was, did the pilot tourism offer in the area. project succeed and would it “These incredible locations be extended? provide visitors with the The community got its opportunity to make real and answer on November 13, tangible connections to the Councillors Bill Kendrick and Kyla McArthur, MP Ryan Leef, Mayor Wayne Potoroka, councillor when 20 locals gathered in the past. Stephen Johnson, KNHS superintendent David Rohatensky. Palace Grand Theatre’s foyer “Our Government recognizes to hear the news from Member the value of the Dawson of Parliament Ryan Leef. Historical Complex National needed to. operating season at the continue to be exciting and “Today,” Leef told his Historic Site in contributing “I can tell you,” Leef said, Dawson Historical Complex,” engaging cornerstones of the audience, “I am pleased to to tourism in Dawson City “that Parks Canada did great Leef said. local tourism industry and announce that – given the and the unique and important work and the folks here on “We recognize the value that we will continue to have success of this year’s pilot relationship it has with other the ground in Dawson City of the Dawson Historical an incredible tourism offer project – beginning in 2015 industry stakeholders.” did great work, to open these Complex in contributing across the Yukon.” Parks Canada will extend its Leef ran through a few of the venues and these services. to tourism in Canada and Leef listed the support of operating season by three obstacles to visitor travel here They deserve our admiration the unique and important a number of organizations weeks following the Labour that have cropped up during and support for what they do relationship it has with other that have led to this outcome, Day weekend at the Dawson his term in office. There was here. industry stakeholders. Our including Parks Canada, Historical Complex. the question of the border “Thanks to the visitor Government will continue Yukon’s Dept. of Tourism ad “This means that, in 2015, hours, which required some demand during this busy part working with local tourism Culture, the City of Dawson, the sites will be open until negotiation between the two of the season, Parks Canada operators to develop a vibrant the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First September 28.” senior levels of government. sites are able to provide tourism offer in Dawson Nation, the Tourism Industry Leef was speaking on behalf Then there was a problem extended visitor services City. I was pleased to make Association of the Yukon, the of Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of with US rental cars not being in Dawson City on a cost- this announcement here in chambers of commerce of the Environment and Minister able to come to Canada, which recoverable basis and at no Dawson City, building on the Yukon and Dawson City, responsible for Parks Canada, required more persuasion. extra cost to taxpayers.” my commitment to make the Friends of the Klondike who would have been happy, “Then we looked and said, Another burst of applause community announcements in Corridor, Goldbottom Tours, no doubt, to hear the burst of well now the country’s open followed this speech. the communities.” the Klondike Institute of Art applause that greeted these for business, you can bring “Our Government is taking “I would like to thank all and Culture and the Klondike words. your vehicles and the border’s concrete action to promote those who have worked with Visitors Association. Leef began his open – only, we didn’t have our natural and cultural me to ensure that Dawson announcement with a mention our sites open as long as we heritage by extending its City’s national historic sites of his elementary school years, which were spent in Dawson. He left in 1985 when his family moved, but he said it always feels like home when he comes back. Then he expounded on the Klondike’s significance in the story of Canada. “Few episodes in Canadian history have captured imaginations like the Klondike Gold Rush. Thousands of adventurers and fortune seekers faced the rigors of the trail to moil for gold along creeks feeding the Klondike River. “And, to this day, thousands of visitors – every year – still come from around world to Dawson City for an entertaining and informative glimpse into the Klondike Gold Rush era. “As our country nears its 150th birthday in 2017, our Government is inviting Canadians to learn more about the major events that have P8 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN STACKED Yukon government recognizes excellence in mining practices News & Happenings from the Community Library In the Library this month
The Library will host a reading by current Berton House Writer-in-Residence Tara Beagan on Monday 1 December at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and admission to the reading is free and open to the public. Tara has been in Dawson since the first week of October, and has been relishing the experience while she researches and plans her newest work. Her writing reflects her roots, which are Ntlaka’pamux (Interior Salish) and Miss Irish. Julie She is the author of 20 plays, ranging from a short sketch about urban trapping to a fiery adaptation133 Skyway. of the classic . Tara has also written and acted for CBC Radio, and has made an award- winning short film, * * * It’s* sure to be an entertaining evening, so don’t miss it.
Large-print books have been gaining in popularity, especially as the population ages, and the Library has been slowly expandingThe Autumn its collection Bride of fiction in this format. Three Anew Biscuit, large-print A Casket works were received this month,Billionaire and featureBlend a (L-R): Hugh Kitchen, Yukon Chamber of Mines, accepting on behalf of Chevron Resources Canada; romance, by Anne Gracie, plus two mysteries, Isaac Fage, president GroundTruth Exploration Ltd.; Tao Henderson, vice-president GroundTruth by Liz Mugavero, and by Exploration Ltd.; Will Fellers, Fell-Hawk Placers ; Melanie Fellers, Fell-Hawk Placers; Minister Cleo Coyle (which also includes some delicious recipes). The Scott Kent; Gerry Murdoch, project manager for Sä Dena Hes Operating Corporation. large-print books are located* * upstairs* * in the Fiction section at the end of the regular stacks, i.e. following the “Z” authors.
With just a month to go until Christmas, you may want to (November 18, 2014) —The Inc. Recognized for developing for excellence in environmental check out our special holiday display. From timeless Christmas winners of the 2014 Robert E. state-of-the-art technologies stewardship in placer mining stories for children to tips for holiday decorating, crafting, and Leckie awards were announced that cause minimal went to Fell-Hawk Placers. entertaining, there are all sorts of great books to help make yesterday evening at the 42nd environmental impacts, such An honourable mention for this specialFor time more of year information even more about fun anyfor everyone.of these Annual Geoscience Forum & as a flying drone to capture excellence in environmental please contact the Library at 993-5571 Trade Show banquet. base line data on claims, they stewardship in quartz mining or e-mail [email protected] This year’s recipients were also created a light-weight went to Chevron Canada GroundTruth Exploration rubber-tracked vehicle called a Resources for the important Inc., Sä Dena Hes Operating Geoprobe that can traverse land rehabilitation work they have Corporation and Fell-Hawk with minimal impact. undertaken at the Crest Iron “Like” the Placers. Sä Dena Hes Operating project at Snake River in the “The Leckie Awards Corporation received the award Peel region. Klondike Sun on acknowledge companies for excellence in environmental “The decommissioning and who have demonstrated stewardship in quartz mining reclamation work that these excellence in environmental for their work towards companies undertake speaks stewardship, outstanding social permanent closure of the Sä volumes to their dedication responsibility, leadership and Dena Hes mine site. This work to sustainable practices and innovation in mining practices,” includes the removal of the mill demonstrates the balance Minister of Energy Mines and and camp and reclamation of that can be achieved between Resources Scott Kent said. waste rock storage, tailings resource development and Public Meeting “This government values the management facilities and mine stewardship of all Yukon lands,” outstanding work and efforts entrances. Kent added. RESCHEDULED put forth by both the winners For their commitment The awards are given in and nominees.” to the highest operational honour of Robert (Bob) E. The Government of Yukon is undertaking the development of The award for responsible standards for water conveyance Leckie, a Mayo mining inspector agriculture lots in West Dawson/Sunnydale in accordance with and innovative exploration structures, new roads and and innovator who was the local area plan. and mining practices in trails, camp construction and dedicated to the development of quartz mining was awarded the final reclamation of the progressive land use practices A public meeting is planned to provide more information: to GroundTruth Exploration Ballarat Creek site, the award for mining. new Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 New Lodge construction continues as time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. location: Downtown Hotel meeting room, Dawson city the first walls go up NOTE: Meeting date is pending safe river crossing on the Yukon River ice bridge. Please see the website agriculture.gov.yk.ca for more detailed information on the proposed Sunnydale agriculture land development, and for any necessary updates on the public meeting date.
Representatives from the Agriculture and Land Planning Branches of Energy, Mines and Resources will be at the meeting, so please bring your questions, concerns and ideas.
For more information, contact David Murray, Manager Agriculture Land Resources, Energy Mines and Resources at 667-3699. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 P9 Fire Department receives training on new Fire Truck
Submitted by the Fire Department
“How many times have we heard that one must train, train, and then train again to be more proficient at something - especially when it revolves around life-safety,” said Dawson Fire Chief Jim Regimbal. “That makes complete sense to me and has throughout my career in fire fighting. But how many times have you stopped and wondered if you are training correctly?” That is why Gregg Geske, the compressed air foam (CAF) systems product manager of Waterous, travelled from St. Paul,Minneapolis, to provide us with the proper training and use of the new OneStep CAF system that is on our new fire truck. “The entire OneStep CAF system is pre-engineered so that (fire truck operators) don’t have to think about it,” Geske said. “It’s all about ease of operability.” “That ease of use also translates to fast, effective and safe fire fighting operations,” Geske said. “Operators aren’t wasting valuable time on the fire ground trying to calculate the best foam New fire truck proves to be an asset at ratio or the proper pump pressure – and they’re not wasting even more time trouble shooting when their calculations aren’t correct.” Sunday night’s house fire Geske also commented on how conscientious the members of Story & photo the department are. To come in on a weekend to receive training by Dan Davidson says a lot about your commitment to the community you serve. Klondike Valley and Mount Lorne were also on hand for the training. “I want to thank the manufacturer of the truck, Fort Garry and Dawson’s firefighters responded to a house fire at the Sollosy residence at 737-7 th Avenue shortly in particular Gil Bradet, who is their Yukon representative, and after 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 9. The call had reported one person in the house but when the firefighters arrive the RCMP informed them the house was empty. the Dawson City Fire Department for their hospitality,” Geske said. “We were able to gain access into the house and extinguish the fire in short order,” said fire chief “ And a special kudos to Chief Regimbal for first initiating this Jim Regimbal. - training as a must when he was at the Fort Garry fire truck plant The cause of the fire was still under investigation at this time of in Winnipeg inspecting the truck prior to its delivery. Well done writing. Regimbal advised that there was considerable smoke dam- chief." age to the property. “The new fire truck was a huge asset as we were able to illumi nate the scene and create a safe environment,” Regimbal said. “A big thanks to the fire department, RCMP, EMS, and the public for noticing the fire and calling it in.” As it happened the emergency numbers were not working that night and Regimbal was reached on his personal cell phone. That problem has since been rectified,but the fire chief notes that this is just another argument in favour of territory-wide 911 service.
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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.reelyukon.com P10 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN Remembrance Day asks us to work to make things better, says RCMP Sergeant
Story & photos by Dan Davidson 75th anniversary of the Second - World War are two of the major milestones on the Road to 2017. Remembrance Day obser As we recall our proud history, vances in Dawson began, as let us also remember how early always, in the gym at the Robert Canadians, First Nations and Service School, and marching Métis people fought together - in of the Colour Guard, led by like never before in the War of Ranger Chris Collin and Sgt. 1812 to repel an American inva John Mitchell: two Canadian sion, laying the foundation for Rangers, two Junior Canadian an independent Canada. Rangers and two members of- “Remembrance Day also - the RCMP, with the remainder provides an opportunity to pay of the troops stationing them tribute to the daunting sacri selves along the room’s north fices made by Canadian families wall. who were forced to endure their Mayor Wayne Potoroka acted loved ones being away at war - as emcee for the ceremony. and dangerous missions abroad. Michael Davidson led in the Let us recall the unfailing sup singing of “O Canada”, followed port they provided to those on by a recording of “The Last - the front lines, the thousands Post”. After the Two Minutes of letters and care packages, Silence, the recording contin and the dedication of those who ued with “Reveille” and Myrna worked in support of the effort Butterworth recited the “Act of Rangers and Junior Rangers at the cenotaph. Remembrance.” Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in elder Angie Joseph-Rear repeated back at home.” the true north strong and free, ber, I always understood that he the Act in the Han language The guest speaker for the - and owe a debt of gratitude to had been wounded fighting for and Betty Davidson recited “In day was the newly appointed those who fought to protect our country, to help others, and Flanders Fields.” Dawson Detachment Command what we have today. because of that he was one of TH Chief Roberta Joseph er, RCMP Sgt. Dave Morin. “Remembrance Day in an- my earliest heroes. delivered the Prime Minister’s - “I think that for most of us opportunity for all of us to give “As the years went on, my Statement, in which Mr. Harper when we hear the name of our thanks and show our grati experience of having a direct tied the day into the coming cel country – Canada – spoken, it - tude to those who served our link to the war, through him, ebrations for the nation’s 150th invokes a feeling of pride and country in two world wars, the was not the experience of birthday in 2017. - happiness; pride in the accom Korean War, and to those who people younger than I. At one “It is our duty to remember plishments of our nation over continue to serve today. It is time we all personally knew a the Canadians who so self - the years, and happiness at the important that their sacrifice friend or family member who lessly defended our freedom. Sgt. Dave Morin remembered prospect of our families and not be forgotten, that the values served overseas in one of the That is why the commemora his grandfather, a WWII vet- children realizing their dreams they fought and died for be not great wars, but now every year tions of the 100th anniversary eran. and enjoying peaceful and taken for granted. the number of our veterans of the First World War and the productive lives. We are indeed “As a young boy it was easy gets smaller and smaller, in our blessed to live in this country, for me to connect with the idea own community and across the of Remembrance Day, as my country. And that saddens me. - grandfather served overseas But it also saddens me that the in the Second World War and number of our veterans may in was wounded in action. This crease, as our men and women resulted in one side of his body again stand on guard at home being paralyzed and so he and around the world for what walked with a prominent limp- we value and hold so dear. and was unable to use one arm. “This was made painfully From as early as I can remem clear in recent weeks, with
Rangers Chris Collin and Sgt. John Mitchell lead the Mounties and Rangers from the gym after the public service. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 P11 Daycare Bazaar launches the Christmas social season
Story & photos by Dan Davidson preserves and jams, baked goods, all sorts of items from the Anglican Thrift Store, items By noon on Saturday, from gift catalogues, calendars, November 15, all parking colouring books, toys, and fund spots on Fifth Avenue between raising pitches from a number Princess and Queen Streets of organizations, including the were full, including the lot graduating class of 2015, which for the Robert Service School. had several raffles and draws in Vehicles had spilled round the motion during the five hours of corner and into the Westmark the bazaar. bus lot, as well as down Queen For the youngest (and their to the lot across from Diamond parents) there was a chance to Tooth Gerties. have their picture taken with The Dawson Daycare Santa Claus up on the stage. Christmas Bazaar is the longest There’s always a lot of running and largest of a month’s meeting and greeting at these worth of bazaar events. It events, during which the gym attracts the largest crowds and becomes a sort of indoor open has the widest range of goods air market, filled with people for sale. making deals or just standing The craft tables brimmed about chatting with each other with homemade toques, glass in groups. mosaic work, jewelry, jars of
"Remembrance Day" continued from page 10
the killing of our service men, up for freedom, democracy and Corporal Nathan Cirillo and human rights, treating each Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, other with respect, that’s how right here in Canada. - we honour their sacrifice.” “ISIS, ISIL, Fundamentalists, Following the laying of - extremists – the world is turn wreaths the benediction by the ing into a pretty scary place, it- Reverend Laurie Munro, the as seems. But there have always sembly broke up. Many headed been those who would terror straight to the reception at the ize, oppress and hate, just as Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, there have always been those where the special event was the who would protect, relieve and slide show by Erin Hilliard, who safeguard. had travelled to Europe on the “’To you, from failing hands, 75th D-Day Commemorative - we throw the torch. Be yours Tour this year. to hold it high.’ These are more The Rangers and Junior Rang than just words from a poem. ers proceeded to the cenotaph They are a message for all of- in Victory Gardens, where us: carry on, be courageous, they assembled for the “Act of stand up for your beliefs, ad Remembrance” and to lay their- monish wrongdoers and don’t poppies on the wreaths, which remain silent about injustice. the students at the Robert Ser By remembering our veterans- vice School had placed there the we honour their sacrifice, but I day before during the school’s think it’s important to remem - observances. ber that it’s not just in memory we honour them, but also in liv ing. The values they fought and died for have been left to us, for us to live our lives by. Standing P12 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN
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Story & photos Photos: by Dan Davidson – Ken Anderson coaches a great supporter of the program, student through a tricky bit. Bonnici said. “this year more – Several animation teams than 35 people were cooking worked at the SOVA building. The Youth Art Enrichment meals, providing baking, helping program presented by the with set up and tear down and – The improv students try out variations on a hitchhiker skit. Klondike Institute of Art and evening activities.” Culture completed its 14th year Classes ran from 9:00 to 4:00 - Rolling the ink on the carved during the week of November every day and evening activities lino to get it ready for printing. 4 to 9. Thirty-six students filled up most of the rest of the – Lady Moon’s Comb – a wood from Carcross, Whitehorse (FH structured day. These included carving project. Collins, Académie Parhélie, the yoga, a storytelling session Individual Learning Centre, and at DZCC, a artist’s talk at the Porter Creek) Mayo and Dawson ODD Gallery, talent and games assembled in the Klondike to night at DZCC, movie night at spend four days studying print the Dawson City Museum and art, carving, animation and an open mic folk concert at the improv theatre. Alchemy Café. Meshell Melvin mentored There were always two the printing group in the Odd options for students to chose Fellows Hall ballroom. from. Ken Anderson was in the “The SOVA students got downstairs classroom in the involved in a big way this year,” same building. Bonnici said, “by hosting an The Yukon School of Visual art night ‘Collage Party’ for Arts lent the Confluence Gallery the Youth Art Enrichment to Dan Sokolowski to set up his participants in the 3D room animation studio, using stop at SOVA. This night allowed motion techniques. The results both sets of students to get to were shown at the Saturday know each other in an informal evening finale. environment, also giving the YAE George Maratos put his participants a glimpse into life students through their paces as an art student. in the Gathering Room at the The program may get a Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, more formal recognition from which was also the site for their the Department of Education finale show, along with the next year. The department has animation productions. already provided credit status The program, says KIAC’s to the modules in its own Rural Programs Coordinator, Experiential Model program, Ange Bonnici, is funded and which borrowed very heavily on supported by a few different the format and structure of YAE sources: KIAC’s core funding, in the two years it has run. the Department of Education “We’re currently working and the Department of Justice with the Department of through the Youth Investment Education to accredit the Fund. program,” Bonnici said. “This has This year a new sponsorship been spearheaded by the DCAS with Northern Vision Board President Peter Menzies Development saw the program and it’s looking positive for sponsored for 20 hotel rooms at implementation by next year. the Downtown Hotel. This was my third year The Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in made coordinating, said Bonnici its community hall available who was assisted by Catherine for the group’s meals and final LaLonde. “As always, it’s a busy banquet, along with the print but fun week. I always have a and carving displays. great time getting to know the “The Dawson Community youth and seeing the cool work has been and continues to be a that they come up with.”
Meshell Melvin, Dan Sokolowski, and George Maratos sum their own experience with the students and their supervising teachers. P18 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN Myriad3 heats up the Ballroom CYFT 106.9 FM: Dawson City Community Radio
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MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY 1 to 5 p.m. Manager’s Mix - Mr. Manager
THURSDAY 5 to 6 p.m. Youth Broadcast - Ricky & Friends 7 to 8 p.m. Kajambo! Radio - Paulie P 8 to 9 p.m. Kings of Dawson City - Ben & Brendon Story &photo 9 to 10 p.m. Trenchtown 1G0 - Ricky by Dan Davidson have put their own spin on the modern jazz and by the time FRIDAY configuration that is usually they have rearranged some of called a piano trio, generally the more traditional tunes to 2 to 3 p.m. Southside City Swag - Chris The elusive rhythms and because the keyboard player their liking, even aficionados percussive melodies of Myriad3 tends to dominate the mix. That would be hard pressed to say 3 to 5 p.m. On the John - John may not be everyone’s cup of description doesn’t fit Myriad3 exactly what they have done to tea, but the Toronto based trio very well. the tunes – but they have clearly 8 to 9 p.m. Dancing Alone - Sarah impressed the Odd Fellows All three players write and been altered in form and tone. Hall ballroom crowd with their arrange. A particular tune may The concert made for an 9 to 11 p.m. The Fox and the Forest - Mathias energy and musicianship in be started out by any one of enjoyable evening and one could their Jazz Yukon sponsored them. They play with quirky not help but admire the skill concert on November 19. timing and sudden pauses in with which the three young SATURDAY Formed pretty much by the flow of a tune, managing to men wielded their instruments. accident four years ago this fool most of the audience into It may not be the sort of sound 3 to 4 p.m. The Cat’s Meow trio has already produced two premature applause at least destined to flowSketches from of my Spain albums and stamped even the once during the two sets. speakershis Bitches anytime Brew soon (I prefer 4 to 5 p.m. He Played, She Played - Gaby & Dan classic tunes they sometimes Donnelly does most of Miles Davis’ to 5 to 7 p.m. The City Mic - Mike & Steph cover with their own distinctive the talking, giving brief ), but it’s good sense of syncopation. introductions to the tunes and to hear different sounds once in 7 to 10 p.m. Rocking Blues - Sonny Boy Williams Chris Donnelly on piano, bantering a bit, but it is clear a while. Daniel Fortin on double bass, the others are not sidemen. and Ernesto Cervini on drums, The group leans towards SUNDAY Yukon Police Council invites input for 7 to 8 p.m. Back on the Air - Andrew 2015-16 policing priorities
WHITEHORSE (November 13, recommendations that reflect recommendations before 2014) —Last week the Yukon the needs and values of our November 26,” Yukon Police Police Council held a meeting communities.” Council member Michael in Whitehorse to gather input At the end of the month Riseborough said. from Yukoners on emerging the council will provide A citizen based group, the community safety issues in recommendations for council provides opportunities order to identify policing policing priorities to the for community members and Tune your dial to 106.9 FM or priorities. minister of Justice. In turn, service providers to participate Cable Channel 11 (Rolling Ads) in Dawson City, “Stakeholders from more than the minister will review and have a role in shaping the 30 organizations attended the the recommendations and police service Yukon receives. or listen live over the internet at www.cfyt.ca! meeting to discuss important communicate the 2015-16 The Yukon Police Council community safety issues,” Yukon policing priorities to wasSharing established Common in response Ground Deputy Minister of Justice and the commanding officer of the to a recommendation from Yukon Police Council chair Yukon RCMP. the Thomas Ullyett said. “Input “We appreciate the final report, an outcome of the from citizens is critical—the participation of the community review of Yukon’s police force feedback we receive ensures so far and are encouraging in 2010. THE KLONDIKE SUN that the council develops the public to share their thanks our volunteers! chief writer & editor - Dan Davidson
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P.O. Box 308 (1336 Front Street), Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0 Tel: (867) 993-7400 ~ Fax: (867) 993-7434 www.cityofdawson.ca (updated regularly)
P.O BOX 308, DAWSON CITY, YUKON Y0B 1G0 PH: (867) 993-7400, FAX: (867) 993-7434
The City of Dawson is seeking interested people to serve on the Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is made up of three to five residents of the City of Dawson
Duties and Responsibilities: The Heritage Advisory Committee • has the responsibility to consider and make recommendations to Mayor and Council on the heritage aspects of municipal development
• hears all matters referred to the Committee to ensure compliance with the Zoning and Heritage Management Bylaw #09-03, Heritage Bylaw #09-04, and Heritage Fund Bylaw #09-05.
Qualifications: A positive commitment to the development of Dawson An ability to exercise fair and unbiased judgment Resident in the City of Dawson for at least one year
Desirable, but not required: Overdue Utility Accounts Knowledge of Dawson’s historyIt is and time of historical to architecture pay to avoid added costs and publicity Knowledge of municipal issues regarding development and land use planning All overdue utility accounts outstanding as at December st 31 , 2014 Knowledge of the construction industry. will be transferred to your tax account for collection through the tax lien process.
At this time, an additional administration st fee will be charged to your account. SubmissionsTo avoid mustthis be extra received by charge 5:00pmyour and Thursday, name the and 31 of July property , 2014 at theished being publ City office. in the newspaper If you or anyone you know is interested or needs more information, please contact Micah Olesh atst the City in January 2015, please make your payment at ffice the City O before December 31 . of Dawson, 993-7400 ext. 414.
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