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11 Fires? Okay - time for some KLONDIKE serious rain. SUN Welcome to the Summer of 2012
An Ultralite flies by the Midnight Dome at - when else? - midnight! Photo by Paulette Michaud in this Issue Farewell to the Queen 3 Commissioner's Day 6 , 8 & 9 Grocery Airlift 7 Maximilian’s The Yukon Queen II docks in The sun shone on both the Tea and As the highways washed out south Dawson for one last time. the Ball. ans west, the grocery delivery took has Phone Cards! to the the air.
See & Do in Dawson 2 TV Guide 10-14 About that Highway Closure 18 Kids' Corner 22 Uffish Thoughts 4 Art at Dancing Moose 16 Palma Dredges up a Comment 19 Classifieds 23 Have a happy Canada Day! New Shop on 2nd 5 Mysterious Dead Legs 17 Literary Events 20 City of Dawson 24 P2 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN L
What to Panning Championships and live music at the Gazebo! Get the Rec & Leisure Newsletter & stay up to date. Website: www. cityofdawson.ca. Facebook: "City of Dawson Recreation". Contact us at SEE a n d DO 993-2353.The Midnight Sun Hotel in d a w s o n now: Nightly entertainment: Sunday: Yukon Brewing Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Tuesday: Toonie Tuesdays in the Tavern, 9 p.m. This free public service helps our readers find their way through Wednesday: Ladies Night Karaoke Contest, 9 p.m. the many activities all over town. Any small happening may Thursday: Yukon Brewing Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Friday: The Klondike Sons, live music in the Lounge 5 to 8 p.m. need preparation and planning, so let us know in good time! To Saturday: Karaoke Night in the Lounge, dj's and dancing in the pub join this listing contact the office at klondikesun@northwestel. Sunday:The Westminster Soul Sunday featuringHotel the Soul Sunday Band, 9 p.m. net.Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Raven Spirit Dance Presents Gathering Light:
Saturday, June Live entertainment in the lounge on Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. to close. More live entertainment in the Tavern on Fridays from 4:30 30. $12 in advance, tickets available at KIAC and Max's. Gathering Light p.m.The toDowntown 8:30 p.m. Hotel (choreographed by Michelle Olson) is a contemporary dance work for Family coffee house & open mic: three dancers. Live Music At the Front St. Gazebo. July 7th Triple index: Equilateral Resource Centre for the Gen- : Barnacle Bob is in the Sourdough Saloon every Thursday, at 7p.m. eral Public: FridayThe Eldorado and Saturday Hotel from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
At the Confluence Gallery, June 21 - July 15. Gallery hours IN the ODd Gallery: Scott ROgers - Meanders into none- 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food Service Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Check out such place: our Daily Lunch Specials. In a rush at lunch? Call ahead and we'll have Art camp: June 21 - July 27 your order ready when you arrive, 993-5451. Breakfast is served until 1:30Bombay p.m. on Peggy's weekends. Ages 6 to 9. Tues, Weds and Thurs, 1 - 4 p.m. June 19 - July Zumba with Katie pearse: LIve Music 26. Mondays 6:30-7:30 and Wednesdays Klondike Kate's: Pat LePoidevin, July 11, 9 p.m. Lunch hour Yoga: 5:30-6:30 in the ODDfellows Ballroom, $10 drop-in fee. Fridays and Mondays, 12 to 1 p.m. $8 drop in. All Dance with Michelle Olsen: levels welcome. Now open daily! Monday to Saturday, Lunch 11:30 to 3 p.m., and Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Bruch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. Kids' creative dance, Wednesdays Dance for adults: toDawson 10 p.m. DailyCity HappyChamber Hour of 5 to Commerce 6 p.m.! July 4 - Aug 1. Council Meetings: Tuesdays July 3- 31 (no class July 24). 7 to 8:30 Drop-in painting: p.m. Regular meetings on the second and fourth 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. $5 drop-in fee for Wednesday of each month. Special Meeting times are posted at the Yukon Riverside Arts festival call for submissions: St. Paul's materials. Post Office three business days in advance. Vacation Bible SChool: Operation Overboard Dead- Art Camp: line is June 1. See www.kiac.ca/artsfestival for information. : Planned for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 4 p,m., June 19 July 23-27. Music, Dance, Crafts, Drama, Sports, all for kids aged K-Gr. Toddler Painting: Klondike Visitors Association to July 26. A day camp for ages 6-9. 6. Call 993-5045 for information. Yukon River quest: Tuesdays 10 to 10:30 p.m. June 19 to July 24. SOVA $30 for six sessions. Ages 2-5. at the KIAC Ballroom. June 27 - July 1. The longest annual canoe and botany days - tombstone park: Office Hours kayak race in the world. See www.yukonriverquest.com Library hours Yukon Gold panning Championships: : Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 29 to July 1. : Tues & Weds, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sun, 1 p.m. to 5 July 1. Celebration of our Art Supply Store Closed Parks Canada p.m. Yukon heritage and industry that is still out in the creeks. : Art supplies may be purchased dur- Dredge no.4: ingConservation office hours. Klondike Society Hourly tours starting at 10 a.m., last tour at 3:30. French tour Depot Hours atGr 2:30eate p.m.st Klondike Contest: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 2:30 : Sat, Sun, Mon: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of S.S. Keno: refundablesDawson City may Recreation be left on the deck Department during off hours. Info: 993-6666. p.m. at the Palace Grand - come vote for your favorite! Robert Service: Canada day celebrations: Open daily, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Starting June 16th) daily at 1 p.m. and Tues, Thurs, Sat, Saturday, June 30, pancake breakfast SunCommi eveningsssione at 7r p.m.'s Residence: and bird watching walk. Sunday, July 1, parade starts at 11 a.m, followed Open daily in the afternoons (2-5pm on by flag raising, BBQ and live music at the Dawson City Museum, Gold Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun, 4-5pm on Mon, Wed, Fri) Watch this year for Klondike VisionariesStrange Twhohin willgs beTown stopping Tou inr to: tell you about their cause! Daily at 9:30am, 7pm on Mon, Wed. Fri. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 P3 The Yukon Queen II Sails From Dawson One Last Time
Story & Photos Yukon Queen II, By Dan Davidson executives that had previously And so the The Yukon Queen II sailed been the front line voices on fitted out with new ocean going issues related to the Queen, equipment and with one of its began to reassess options in washrooms converted back to a from Eagle to Dawson City September, after the boat had shower, has sat in Dawson for a for the final time on June 13, returned to itsQueens winter have berth been in few days, taking on extra water, arriving to pick up some of the Eagle. figuring out where the sleeping gear that was left behind in While both bags and air mattresses are September 2011 when no one the subject of some debate going to go at night and getting knew that it had served its last about river safety, destruction ready for its long farewell summer on the Yukon River. of fish and river bank erosion, cruise. “It’s a repositioningQueen cruise,” complaints ramped up “It’s a 3500 mile journey,” said said Captain Al Bruce. “We’re considerably when the bigger Bruce, “and it should take about taking the out of service boat arrived in 1999, and the two weeks.th We’ll leave here on here in the Yukon, and taking it last ten years have been spent the 20 and we expect to be in Captain Al Bruce in full gear. The hat was seldom worn. down to the Seattle Area where in a series of environmental Seattle – withth ideal conditions - it’s going to, hopefully, be reviews related to its operations around the 4 of July.” transferred to one of our other and, more recently, its water He brought the boat up the company divisions within the license. river in the first place but it’s larger corporation (Carnival When the local office of the been a dozen years since he’s Cruise Lines)” Yukon Environmental and cruised the whole thing and It could end up in Australia or Socio-economic Assessment he expects conditions have in the Bahamas. Board was unable to reach changed. “If none those pan out it’llYukon be a decision about the boat’s Back in the south he offeredQueen I, for has sale been on the sold market.” several operations, the file was will be doing some marine Its predecessor, the bumped upstairs to the YESAB engineering consulting work executive board in 2008. There for a shipbuilder, picking up a times since it wasYQII taken replaced out of was supposed to have been a few more classes at one of the service here 13 years ago after final decision by now, but it marine colleges where he has a 12 year run. The hasn’t happened. been lecturing as an instructor it in 1999. Some blame the company in the off season, and continuing Bruce, who captained both for failing to provide required his volunteer sea scout work boats during his 25 years on the data. Some note that its activity with the Boy Scouts. He’ll keep Yukon River, says he is sad to be on the river has been anything busy. and an leaving the Yukon. He’s enjoyed but normal since the floods of There was a farewellth party his summers here and felt quite 2009 devastated Eagle, Alaska, for the staff on the 18 at home in the community. and road washouts the next invitation-only openth house for ”I won’t be back here this way year reduced the boat’s cruising locals on the 19 and then theth (as a boat captain) again, but I range for the next two seasons. boat sailed away on the 20 . The Yukon Queen II arrives for its final visit and later at the hope to visit a couple of times In the end it was a decision There have been mixed feelings dock during loading and farewell events. as a tourist. I love this country. by Carnival’s risk management about the boat for years. Some It’s phenomenal country. Most teams over the state of the will be sad to see it go. Some of the people are just great. Taylor Highway from the will rejoice. Most will admit “We get along with pretty junction to Eagle that told the that its captain was a pretty much everybody here. We have tale, so the water licence is now nice fellow. some adversaries, but at least a moot point. As far as Bruce we talk to each other.” knows, the final decision to As far as Bruce knows the remove the boat came down in upper levels of management February, though the official at Carnival, a step above the announcement reached the Westmark and Holland-America Yukon only in April. THE KLONDIKE SUN In-Store Tel: Specials & 993-6567 Subscription & Renewal Form Fresh Coffee Fax: Name: every day! 993-5973 Address: European cheeses and Organic foods City: Province/ State: “It ain’t gold Our Specialties Postal/ Zip Code: Country: but it’s close!” IN A HURRY? Email: Check out our Deli with ALL KINDS of great snacks! Pizza by the slice, gourmet sandwiches and dessert goodies. 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P4 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN OPINIONS Uffish Thoughts: What is the federal government afraid of? by Dan Davidson Roache's Corner by Mike Roache time shutting down any possi- David Wilks, a B.C. backbench ble trace of opposition – anyone member of the governing party, As the organization we used who might contradict the party discovered that when he per- to refer to as the Government line. mitted himself to be videoed of Canada gets thrown under Got a problem with Atomic expressing his concerns about the omnibus (bill) by the group Energy of Canada? Fire the per- the manner in which certain that styles itself the “Harper son in charge. legislation was being brought Government”, it seems time to Information from Statistics forward. ponder what, exactly, the Re- Canada doesn’t support the His opinions as seen on formatories are so afraid of. party ideology regarding crime YouTube were retracted and They did, after all, win the statistics, immigration or any rephrased within a few days, May 2, 2011 election, and they one of a dozen topics? and it seems clear he is unlikely have a legitimate majority gov- Eliminate some of the infor- to express them quite that way ernment. mation-gathering tools that the again. Oh, I know they only got 39 agency needs to work properly, The latest group to be muz- per cent of the vote and all that, and then trim all the regional zled (at this writing, anyway) but whose fault is that? How offices. seems to be Parks Canada em- many people failed to vote and Government scientists might ployees. therefore helped to hand vic- just give people actual facts in- While we all know that recent tory to them? stead of toeing the party line? cutbacks are all about reduc- Where was the actual Cancel the speaking engage- ing the deficit, people at Parks strength of opposition that ments, insist on vetting their were issued boilerplate letters might have prevented that out- speeches and articles and, if withThese hastily aren’t conceived reductions; talking come? that doesn’t work, fire them. pointsthey’re builtreallocations in. based on a Despite the Orange Wave, the Express legitimate environ- redefinition and repurposing of NDP was not quite ready for mental concerns over the rush the mandate. prime time. to build more pipelines and you Parks is simply restructuring The Liberals had yet to get get branded a “radical with an its operations in order to serve past the post-Chretien hang- agenda”. us better, never mind that it will over to combat a government As if all groups that organize have to accomplish this miracle that was in full campaign mode for any reason (especially po- with fewer economic and per- at all times. (Remember those litical parties) don’t have agen- sonnel resources. parliamentary mail-outs and das. Oh – and be sure to mention the constant attack ads?) Be upset over government the War of 1812 in all your corre- Grant all of that and you re- plans to peek at your e-mail and spondence for the next two years ally have to wonder why the get told that means you are sid- or so. Harperites continue to act as if ing with the pedophiles. That’s because, although Can- their near-death experience of If you are still a government ada as we know it did not exist late 2008/early 2009 was still employee (after the most recent then, and it may not have any- something they had to fear. round of cuts) and you have thing to do with the bit of Cana- It’s as if they were afraid that any concerns that run counter dian history you are charged to someone was going to catch to the talking points issued by interpret, it’s part of our redefini- them with their hand in the your political masters, keep tion of what Canada is all about, cookie jar and call them on it. them to yourself. and you need to get on board. (Are you listening, Dean Del Members of Parliament them- Clear? Mastro?) selves are not immune from WeAs awant result, theyto workhear over from- this typeyou of! censure.
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By Florian Boulais ever touching the principal, in the USA: “The Fed” was and thus, the national debt called this way, to trick the It is only recently that I increases. Of course all American people into thinking started to look into what the interests with private banks that it is a government run link between government are “compounded” interests entity. It is not; The Fed is a and the banks is. My interest that increases the amount private entity, run by a group was poked by, first off, the due, by quite a lot. Eventually of people for profit. The huge happenings in Quebec, the the debt becomes so large national debt the USA has Occupy movement, the cuts that the government starts accumulated is almost only in Parks Canada and RSS, and implementing “austerity” due to that simple fact and the then, my personal mortgage measures to save money bankers have always found situation. to try to pay off the now, ways to hide behind a thick I sat down in front of my unpayable debt. The cuts to curtain of “economics” jargon. computer and started just Parks Canada, the bill C-38 Did you ever wonder why the following links on Facebook the new laws implemented bank had always the biggest that led me to discover a few to weaken environmental building in town? Now you links on YouTube and web policies, the school tuitions know why. sites offering an endless well going up and all the other cuts Check those facts for of documentary movies and to social programs are directly yourself. They are written reports. Here is the sum of tied to this, very simple, and everywhere; it is not some what my research led me to preposterous relationship. kind’a conspiracy. How come find: Even though this seems to we never hear about this in As need arises, government be too simple to be true, this the news? Well, considering builds infrastructure. Let’s relationship is the foundation that a few people, like Rupert take as an example the Dawson of the huge national debts Murdoch, own pretty much City hospital. To get this kind almost every country in the every TV channel, radio and of costly projects on the go, world has accumulated. The big newspaper, it is easy our government needs money. most astute businessmen to understand why. When Here comes the choice: should among us, the bankers, have we switch to social media the money come from the quickly figured out that the or books, the story is very government operated Bank best and safest way to make different. of Canada or from a private money was to lend money to The information in the Illustration by Danno bank? Either the government governments because the loans article has been taken from issues interest free money, were backed by taxpayers theMoney following masters; documentaries Oh Canada; or, goes to the private sector money. When looking through thatHow canto start be found a revolution on YouTube: - and borrows money at high the history of economics, Learn from Iceland; The house interest rate. This is where one realizes quickly that of Rothschild - the Money’s the mind-bending part international bankers used any prophets; Fall of the Lehman’s happens: THE GOVERNMENT means possible to impose to brothers; In Debt We Trust; BORROWS FROM PRIVATE governments to borrow from Capitalism Is The Crisis; BANKS!!!! As a consequence, them instead of nationally Breaking The Mirror - The the tax money that should pay owned banks. The most blatant Murdoch Effect off the principal, goes to pay example is the Federal Reserve Letterthe high interests, to without the Editor: , and more… Volunteer Services Show Professionalism Dear Editor: severely injured in a way that on with first aid as it is very nobody will ever realize. easy to become complacent On Saturday May 19th When the rest of the once the ambulance crew there was a horrific accident emergency services crew arrives. on the Dome Road, with an arrived their professionalism We would also like to impact that could be heard allowed them to take control thank the Dawson City Fire Participate in Yukon’s a quarter of a mile away. I of the scene in getting Fighters and the RCMP for Landlord and Tenant Act Review happened to receive a phone everybody treated. There providing assistance to the call, the one no parent ever was a lot going on at the Ambulance Crew. As well as Yukon is developing new residential tenancies legislation to wants to receive, which got scene, with everything from the doctors and nurses once address rental housing issues that are important to me to the scene prior to the severe injuries to shock. the injured were transported Yukoners, especially tenants and landlords. ambulance arriving, how to the nursing station and I can not begin to describe Find out what’s planned and make your views known ever there was already one the severity of this accident any one else we missed. by July 9, 2012. ambulance attendant at the scene, no matter how much We feel very fortunate to scene. training you have, whether have this level of service in Questionnaires can be completed online at www.community.gov.yk.ca. Print copies are available at After doing a quick it be standard first aid or our small town. Consumer Services Branch or your nearest community primary survey I realized ambulance training, staying library. the severity of the accident organized, calm and focused Thank You, For more information, contact: and how helpless I felt that I is very challenging. Consumer Services Branch could not do much to affect With that being said we Rick &Connie Riemer Community Services the outcome. would like to thank the Bruce & Kelly Taylor 307 Black Street, Whitehorse The professionalism and Dawson City Ambulance Phone: 867-667-5111 common sense of the first Service for their Toll-free outside of Whitehorse: attendant to attend the scene professionalism. Kevin and 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5111 prior to getting geared up Kary Hastings for providing Email: [email protected] probably helped the most basic first aid and continuing P6 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN A Mysterious Sun Shines on the 37th Annual Commissioner’s Tea Story & Photos By Dan Davidson many events successful, and reminded the crowd that last year Myrna Butterworth, One could forgive visitors president of the Dawson chapter from Whitehorse for staring at of the IODE, was awarded the sky in amazement during special recognition for her the Commissioner’s Tea on many volunteer acts on behalf June 9. Commissioner Phillips of Parks and in the community. himself said he was having She has been involved in all 37 trouble concentrating because Teas. of that strange yellow ball in He took a moment to praise the sky – something he said his staff; particularly those who it Indeed seemed, he had not seen in have lost or will soon lose their months. jobs as a result of the federal the day contained but cuts. a wisp of the clouds so common “To the staff of Parks all over the territory for the last Canada who will be leaving fortnight, and the temperature the organization I express my at noon read 29° C at some personal appreciation for the homes. work that you have done to Emcee Gabriela Sgagath make this historic site and this welcomed everyone to the 37 community a better place.” Annual Tea, a joint production Spontaneous applause broke of the IODE and Parks Canada, out as he spoke these words. put on with the assistance of Myrna Butterworth spoke many volunteer bakers and briefly, welcoming people servers. It recalls the days to the event and thanking when Martha Black, wife of then everyone for helping out. Commissioner George Black, She noted that the donations used to hold such teas at the today were to be presented to Residence, and also . serves to REPRISE, a charitable fund set celebrate the Yukon’s birthday up in memory of Gord Polichuk, as a distinct territory Wendy Perry and Willie Gordon, The actual date is June 13, but local musicians who have died tradition has this event and the during the last three years. evening Ball fall on the nearest Butterworth introduced weekend, which usually seems Anne Dyer, the national IODE to be the one before the official President, who has been day. visiting Dawson this week, and Award winners.jpg – Top row: (l-r): David “Buffalo” Taylor, Ted Staffen; middle row (l-r): Geraldine On such a day it is appropriate who was the next to take to the Van Bibber, Gerald Crayford, Premier Darrell Pasloski; front row: Ione Christiansen, Shelia Rose, to reflect on history, and David podium. Commissioner Doug Phillips, Karee Vallevand, Linda Johnson. Rohatensky, the Superintendent “IODE,” said Dyer, “is a of the Klondike National Historic Canadian women’s charitable Sites, combined past and future organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for some homegrown musical • Shelia Rose – an educator in his address. This close to individuals through educational entertainment, beginning and promoter of Breakfast for the massive cuts inflicted on support, community service, with the Hän Singers from Learning in the Yukon. Parks Canada by the federal and citizenship programs.” the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First • Ted Staffen – former Speaker budget, Rohatensky attempted Founded in 1900, the Nation. They presented a of the Yukon Legislature to reassure his audience that organization grew rapidly number of traditional songs, and sports volunteer, and KNHS will continue to be the across Canada, and eventually including a Hän version of “O collaborator with Johnson, solid corporate citizen that it shed the words from which it Canada”, followed by an English on the Yukon Commissioners’ has been here since the late takes its signature letters. The rendition. book. 1960s, but he conceded that it Dawson chapter is one of the This year the Commissioner’s • Geraldine Van Bibber – the will be doing so with reduced oldest, with a 96-year history. Award for Public Service was former Commissioner and resources and that it will be Finally it was time for the presented by Phillips to Karee Yukon Administrator who more of a struggle. Commissioner himself to take Vallevand, who has “shown and formulated the plan for the He praised the spirit of to the stage. interest and tireless dedication Yukon Commissioners’ book, volunteerism that prevails “Sitting here … is always a to Yukon youth sports” and has and key member of many here and helps to make so Anne Dyer highlight of Dale’sth and (my)th been involved in a number of worthy tourism and cultural year. June 13 is . the 114 organizations, particularly as a organizations. anniversary of the Yukon member of the Native Hockey • David “Buffalo” Taylor – becoming a territory Tournament. Deputy Chief and a 40-year “I can’t take credit for the “Her ‘no child left behind’ plus veteran of the Dawson City Commissioner’s Tea. This is an policy ensures that many more Volunteer Fire Dept. absolutely wonderful event. All youth are able to participate After these folks had gathered of the work is done by Parks in these activities,” Sgaga read for a group photo, the second Canada and especially the IODE. from the citation. musical treat came from Robyn They do a superb job.” Phillips and Yukon’s Premier Guenette, a young flautist from Phillips noted that the Queen’s Darrell Pasloski handed out Whitehorse who is currently Diamond Jubilee Year has been seven Diamond Jubilee Medals. active in the MADD program at a busy and exciting one for him They were presented to: the Wood Street School. and his wife. • Gerald Crayford – a member Finally the only remaining “To put that in perspective of the Dawson City Volunteer formality was the cutting of the (the Queen) has seen 12 Fire Dept. for over 35 years. Yukon’s birthday cakes (one Canadian Prime Ministers, • Ione Christiansen – Yukon’s chocolate and one vanilla) by stretching back to Louis St. first woman Commissioner, a Phillips and Dyer. Laurent, up to our current former Senator and promoter of For those who lingered (for Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. the territory’s environment and some people were going to For our American friends who history. need the next three hours to are with as today, she was the • Linda Johnson – a Yukon get ready for the evening’s Ball Queen back when Harry S. archivist and historian, and at the Palace Grand Theatre) Truman was the President.” author of several books on Parks provided free tours of the Following the practice he Yukon political history, the latest Residence. established during his first year of which would be launched at in office, Phillips introduced the Ball that night. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 P7 Highway Closures Prompt Grocery Airlift PET OF THE WEEK with Katie Pearse, Humane Society Dawson Story & Photos By Dan Davidson Kittens
The road washouts that shut down the Alaska Highway between Watson Lake and Teslin, and again around Kluane Lake, were experienced rather differently by Dawson’s two grocery outlets. For Paul Derry, at the Bonanza Market, it was pretty much business as usual. His supply truck got through on June 14 before the road washed out early Friday morning and the next one on his schedule was just a day late after the frontier grocery truck that had been airlifting to Whitehorse and road through the washout area scheduled to arrive in Dawson then trucking the groceries to restored service on Monday on Saturday morning wasn’t Dawson. morning. going to make it. He was grateful for this “It was pretty much like Their own experience made advice, as it was a considerable what we’d have on a holiday them acutely aware of the saving over his initial plan. weekend,” said Derry last week. problem they were likely to be Mather said that Shane Photo provided by Humane Society Dawson “Everything was a day late.” facing. Their truck arrived in Branch, the general manager For the Mark, June and Carla Watson Lake well after the road at Kluane Freightlines, was shut down. great, personally arranging for Mather at the Dawson City Here at the Humane Society Dawson, one of our cats General Store the situation was “We weren’t going to be in a trailer and driver to be ready at the Air North terminal when has kittens on the way! We are expecting them to be born the groceries arrived there, sometime within three weeks. The mom is “Miss Hissy” (who At Air North, Jackie Gabinet is also looking for a home.) She is a beautiful, short haired, and Nigel Cripps at the charters gray cat. Don’t let her name fool you, as Miss Hissy has a desk sorted out the weight wonderful temperament, and is very affectionate. and cost details and began to If you, or someone you know, are interested in adopting a Hours of operation are: organize their end, just waiting kitten, call or come to the Humane Society today to talk to us! for a final decision from 12:00 – 4:00, Tuesday – Saturday Mather. Phone number: “About 2 o’clock or 2:30 I 993-6900 made the decision that we were going to airlift the product to Whitehorse, deciding that it really made sense if we wanted to keep the community full of perishable foods, not knowing if the road was going to be closed another 24 hours or longer.” Mather was concerned about more than the population of the a good deal more complicated. dire need of groceries,” Carla Klondike. The store also has to Mark Mather and his daughter, said, “but we were going to be assemble bulk orders for 150- Carla, were on their way home in need of fresh produce, milk 170 bush and mining camps. from a quick trip up the Alaska and meat.” On Saturday June Mather was Thank you! Highway about midnight on By Saturday morning Mark having trouble assembling Thursday when Carla says was looking for information and those orders, so they needed to To our Sponsors, Volunteers, Participants they watched the road start to went to MLA Sandy Silver to get get those supplies in town. vanish in front of them. the names of government people “Air North was fabulous,” and Spectators. “We were the first people he might be able to contact. Mather said. “They set up two on the scene,” Carla said, “and The amount of time that it was flights, they gave me times and theShe road has justvideo kind on her of washediPad of going to take to open a road they met the times, actually, to away.” (with the Campbell Highway a tee. They ended up landing the also affected) was going to second aircraft in Whitehorse the water surging across the determine what he did next, at one o’clock, transferred road beside Kluane Lake where but he was already thinking in the product over to the semi extensive work has been done terms of an airlift. Silver got a trailer and at two o’clock that in the past to prevent just this report from Highway’s Minister transport truck left – so it was sort of thing. It’s worked pretty Wade Ischenko, who said that great.” well since 2008, but not this Premier Pasloski would have a It arrived in Dawson on year. full briefing later that day. Sunday morning at 8 a.m., with To get home, the Mathers The Premier arrived here for all the product in good shape, had to back out of the washout Commissioner’s Day events, more than a day earlier than area, turn around and go back expressed his concerns and it could have after the frontier through Beaver Creek, up to gave some idea of what was road in the south opened on Tetlin Junction and home over happening during informal Monday morning. Keep an eye out for our full list of the Taylor/Top of the World conversations with this The Mathers both indicated route, a trip complicated by reporter. that the experience had Thank yous in the next Klondike Sun. the fact that Mark didn’t have Mark Mather was very heightened their awareness his passport with him. Back in happy with the cooperation of the territory’s dependence Dawson June faxed a copy to and information he got from on its supply lines, as well as the US border stations and that, the various levels of the giving them appreciation of along with an explanation, got government. how well things can be worked them through. Mather, who initially thought out when everyone cooperates klondikesun.com By that time the Mathers he would airlift to Dawson for the common good. Dawson News • Past Issues • Photo Galleries and more! were aware of the washouts directly from Watson Lake, was at the southern end of the advised by Mayor Peter Jenkins territory, and knew that the to do the thing in two stages, P8 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN Music, History, Good Food and Good Times at the Commissioner’s Ball Story & Photos By Dan Davidson Phillips to begin the formal part of the evening inside. Phillips introduced all What could possibly be a the former Commissioners better time and place than the and members of the Yukon Commissioner’s Ball to launch Legislature. a book about the Yukon’s Referencing the lousy Commissioners? No place at all, Whitehorse weather as a obviously, and so that was one contrast with the gorgeous of the main events at this year’s day June 9 in Dawson had Ball, held in the Palace Grand been, Phillips floated a notion Theatre on the evening of June that was well received by the 9. Dawsonites in the crowd, and This year Commissioner by the visitors who seemed to Doug Phillips made good on his outnumber them. pledge, made at last year’s Ball, “Dale (Stokes, his wife) and to take over the organization I were wondering how the and running of the event. federal government would feel There seems to be a rumour if we made the decision to move going around that the Klondike the Commissioner’s Office back Visitors Association pulled out to … Dawson. I have this little at the last moment, leaving guy that sits on my shoulder The group photo is always a popular event with locals and tourists. Philips’ office to scramble. that says to do these things that This is not the case, and the the federal government doesn’t Commissioner offered thanks enjoy, but I think I might just during his remarks to the KVA writePhillips and make offered the suggestion special for lending their assistance in just to see what happens.” planning after their many years of running the Ball. thanks and the presentation The receiving line began at 7 of a bouquet of flowers to p.m. but for the “riff-raff” public the key members of his staff, on the street, watching from Lindsay Hamilton and Lillian the steps of the Old Post Office, Loponen. While he said they as local photographer Janice didn’t know he was going to Cliffe organized the fancy do this and he often does little dresses and formal tuxes into things that surprise them, one an arrangement that would do of them was heard to say that for the traditional group photo he’d be surprised how little that in front of the theatre, the event actually happens. came to life at 7:50. Locally, Peggy Amendola, a The procedure seems to member of the KVA, was cited resemble an attempt to herd as being of great assistance cats, but Cliffe did manage to in planning the Ball. It was in produce a stunning tableau fact, thanks to Peggy, and local once she got the group to stop seamstress Debbie Winston, 2010 paying attention to each other that the Commissioner actually and face front. had legs to stand on at the Ball, embarking on a tour of 14 Following this Sgaga turned . The book and Johnson Inside, the bar, being run by for he had forgotten to pack the elementary schools from Old the room upside down by were introduced by Speaker of CFYT-fm this year, was open, trousers for his tux when he left Crow to Watson Lake, taking informing the guests that the the House David Laxton, along and the folks in their finery Whitehorse. the message of the history of floral centerpieces could be with former Speak Ted Staffen milled about finding seats, He spoke of the busy series of the Queen in Canada to our taken home by the person at and former Commissioner snapping each other’s pictures events that are ahead of him as Yukon children.” each table who found a tag Geraldine Van Bibber, during and wondering when the Canada continues to celebrate Phillips, who has a long under their seat. Pandemonium whose terms the book was assortment of appetizers, being the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. So association the Rotary Music ensued. begun. served buffet-style this year far he has awarded 29 Jubilee Festival and vowed to promote The formal part of the The evening continued with a by the Culinary Class of Yukon medals to deserving Yukoners youth musical culture during evening concluded with dance to tune played by Yukon College, would be available. and there will be more as the his term, went on to introduce Atthe the official Heart of launch Gold: the of Yukon Linda Jack, and no doubt some of When emcee Gabriela Sgaga year goes on. Nine recipients his musical guests for the Commissioner’sJohnson’s newest Office,history 1898-book, the guests made their way to managed to get everyone’s were in attendance at the Ball. evening, the Han Singers and Diamond Tooth Gertie’s after attention she introduced “This fall I’m going to be Whitehorse flautist Robyn the Ball. Guenette.
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The crowd stands as “O Canada”, performed in Hän and in English by the Hän Singers. The receiving line at the Commissioner’s Tea.
Debbie Winston and her brother, Mark. Tara McCauley (second from right) is getting married in July, but her bridesmaids surprised her at the Ball. Speaker of the Legislature David Laxton and historian Linda Johnson introduce to the audience. Photos by Dan Davidson At the Heart of Gold
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We will have a full report on this event in our next issue. For now, enjoy this photo spread and know the event was a complete success. VerticalPhotos by Dan Davidson toss
Caber toss Hammer throw Through the Eyes of a Tourist, No. 1 by Carly Lovett Student Intern buildings, open to the Though as a resident it is easy public exclusively on tours to scoff at camera-toting tourists such as this one. wandering the streets of Dawson, We heard many the visitors I meet here are often fascinating stories of far better informed than I when Klondikers who made their it comes to the history of this way in the north through town. This summer, however, other means than the gold will be different. This summer, pan. Among the tales was I will embark on a mission to the story of the first ever become better informed about tourists to Dawson: two the history of this place and by women who came up in extension, so will you. My goal is 1889 and brought with to attend all of the tours offered them, among other things, a by Parks Canada and to write portable bowling alley and about them here. a canary. In the old Bank of British North America This is the first in a series of building we learned stories describing my experiences about two surprising on each of the Parks Canada hot commodities of old tours of historic Dawson City. time Dawson: eggs and
kittens! These were sold
during the Gold Rush years Oats “Klondike Big Inch”. Overall the tour was a lovely b for hundreds of dollars a pop. b “Strange Things Done In The We were also educated on the (and very informative) way to Midnight Sun” long, and surprisingly almost spend an afternoon. wholesome history of brothels As I was leaving, Sue, our Visitor of the Week Guide: Sue Taylor. in Dawson during our pause in guide, handed me a trading at Goldrush Campground The title of this tour, as many front of Ruby’s whorehouse. card with her face on it. It was of you will recognize, is a quote Sue herded us on, through part of the “Greatest-Klondike- Visitor Names: John & Colleen Humphreys from the Robert Service poem and past buildings, which I walk Canadian” contest, held Monday, Traveling from: Salmon Arm, B.C. Wednesday and Friday at 2:30 “The Cremation of Sam McGee.” by every day, illuminating those Comments about their visit: “Our five days in Dawson City were ab- familiar surroundings with tales in the Palace Grand theatre. In keeping with this theme, solutely wonderful. We enjoyed all of the attractions and historic sites, our guide began the tour with of the people who once created In the contest, Parks Canada expecially Dredge #4. I’ll be telling lots of people about the incredibly the poem, reciting it from and inhabited them. Our tour employees dress up as historical memory to the amusement and finished in the Old Post Office, Dawson celebrities and attempt awesome piece of equipment and its achievements. delight of the crowd. After the my personal favorite among to convince the crowd that they “Can’t wait to come back, hopefully soon with a bunch of friends. In applause, we trundled off to the historical structures in alone are the greatest character the meantime, thanks Dawson City for the lasting memories.” from the Klondike gold rush. our first stop, the Dänojà Zho Dawson. Inside we were given Visitor of the Week is brought to you by the cultural centre. From the centre our final historical tidbit, a tale The picture on the card she gave Dawson City Chamber of Commerce and the Klondike Sun we ambled through downtown of one of the biggest scams in me is the one shown above. Sue Dawson, exploring many old advertising history: the Quaker plays Belinda Mulroney.
The Sun obtained funding in late 2009 from the City of Dawson, YTG’s Heritage Branch and the Community Development Fund to conserve and archive early issues and make them available once again in the public domain. This is a great resource for students, writers and historians, and also for prospective tourists with an interest in Dawson City’s life. Each month, we are re-printing our front pages from 20 years ago (seen above) as a souvenir of our lively history. Past issues are available for download on our website, http://klondikesun.com. More will be added periodically throughout the year! P16 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN Artist Profile at the Dancing Moose Letter to the Editor: About those Highland Games her in person her art can meet and even have To Sally, Stephanie and all others involved; incredible places I have ever You live in one of the most some of their favorite pieces visited. Beauty and location signed. Thank you for making this aside, the town experience Diana Andrew, one of the greatest games was fully realized through the describesowner of the experiences I have ever been hospitality and welcome of the Dancing Moose, a part of! The organization, ENTIRE TOWN! planning and execution was Parenteau’s flawless! Thank you for putting this work as having I have traveled for games together. I sincerely hope a “mass appeal”. all across the US, and Canada. that the organizers and town To elaborate I have traveled to Scotland benefited from this experience she explained and competed in games that to the extent that you will feel that they are have been in existence for over compelled to plan, host and “paintings of 150 years. I can say without grow this event year after year images we all a question of a doubt that you (after, of course, you are all can relate to have hosted one of the most refreshed from a well deserved in the north”. unique, exciting and friendly break!) Andrew explains games I have been a part of. that, apart from The commitment to your Thank you again! I feel "Third Lesson" The most recent piece by Nathalie Parenteau, was unveiled the appealing community and passion to honored to have been a part of for the first time at the artist's reception last Saturday at the Dancing Moose. style of the persist through the challenges Gregthe 2012 Bell. games. Image: Nathalie Parenteau work, one of of organizing and hosting a the reasons she new games was evident at enjoys selling every turn. by Carly Lovett these prints is Roache's Corner by Mike Roache Student Intern the fact that northern animals, landscapes rd they are printed on a variety and people. of paper types and in different In her artist bio, Nathalie is sizes. This allows Diane to sell This past Saturday, the 23 , quoted as saying,” They [the the Dancing Moose hosted the works at price points that images] take shape on their are accessible to everyone an artist's reception and own. I just scratch the canvas artwork signing with Nathalie and it has also created loyal and there they are.” collectors from all walks of life. Parenteau. Refreshments and This free spirited naturalness light snacks were provided and The Dancing Moose, located has provided Nathalie with on Front Street between visitors were given a chance to great success in the northern get to know the artist. Maximilian’s and the Nugget art world. She has a large and Ivory store, hosts Nathalie Parenteau, for those following and was recently of us who are not yet familiar other artists, as well as art commissioned to create a demonstrations throughout with her work, is an extremely huge, five panel piece for the popular, Whitehorse-based the year. Besides the work new public safety building in of Nathalie Parenteau, they artist who creates soulful, Whitehorse. Nathalie makes richly colored images depicting showcase pieces by many other an appearance at the Dancing local artists and represent captured moments of northern Moose once a year; these are life in the natural environment, a great example of local events where those who enjoy businesses supporting the local including beautifully stylized Anothereconomy and the arts. Blast from the Past by Lisa McKenna popular show on televi- Living in New Brunswick, sion, only out the youngest among eleven numbered by children, he showed a musi- Hockey Night cal talent as a toddler. Born in in Canada! 1909 he began playing the fid- He passed dle in 1914. By the age of 7 he on in 1973 began playing at barn dances and in 1985 and county fairs. He never re- he was in- ceived any formal training till ducted into the 1920’s. the Canadian His first group was known Country Music as the Backwoods Trio and his Association partners were Marg Osburne Hall of Honor. and Charlie Chamberlain. In 1989 he From the 40’s into the 60’s was inducted he had his own radio show. into the Hall Through out the 60’s he had of Fame. Photo from CBC.ca a ½ hour T.V. show, he even You hardly had Stompin’ Tom Connors saw him in on his show and I remember a close up but his steady fid- to meet Donald “Don” Charles watching it with my grand- dling was always there in the Frederick Messer. A Canadian mother when I was a little girl. background. I would like you legend. His show was the second most THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 P17 The Mysterious Case of the Dead THIS IS JUST MY OPINION with Al Sider Legs, Part 2 Live and Let Live: Pt. 1 of 4 by Aaron Dewarle Europeans, Americans, and Canadians have a very bad Note: Last issue Aaron Guilt is a funny thing. north end of the harbor. The habit of interfering in the affairs of other Nations around Dewarle described his actions Sometimes it is indisputably official explained that the the world. They seem to be of the opinion that what is right in Hawaii when he saw what valid and perhaps other times cause of death was trauma and good for them is good for the entire world. Yet, Canada, he thought was a practical it is self-induced. I learned to the head and secondary the USA, and Europe are the “babies”, the youngest, of all the joke being played, only to that the man’s estimated time cause was asphyxiation. world's nations. Trying to make all of the Nations in the world discover, too late, that the of death was 3 PM. I walked While leaning down into the into one Nation is absurd. The American Government and legs he saw sticking out of by around 3:22. What if the engine compartment to fix his Activist groups today, seem to want the entire human race to be “American”. What's worse is that the Canadian Government the engine compartment of a coroner was wrong? What engine he likely slipped and appears to agree with this concept. if he was off by 20 minutes? banged his head, fell further nearby boat belonged to a real Trying to impose “Western Democracy” on Nations that person and were not fake. What if I hadn’t been so in, and was quickly overcome do not have a Democracy is offensive. Offensive not just to worried about being played by diesel fumes in the small me, but to the Nations who have had several millennia of old the fool? compartment. He ended lifestyle, Traditions, Religion, Rituals, and Culture. The world Nineteenth century his answer with explaining currently has a vast diversity of Cultures and Traditions, Almost two hours later we Danish philosopher Soren that Hawaiians know people Religions and Rituals, and Western Society has deemed returned to the harbor to the Kierkegaard is quoted spending thousands of dollars these things in error. Who are we to decide for others what bright red glow of a fire truck, as saying, “Wherever on a vacation don’t want to is right or wrong? These Nations have survived thousands of half dozen state police cars there is a crowd there is hear about a tragedy. That is years living by their own Traditions, Cultures, Religions and and a big black hearse type untruth”. The idea of mob why nothing ever showed up Rituals and seem to be happy in their lives. Happy that is until someone like the USA steps in and tells the people, “There is vehicle that said “Wailuku mentality disassembling in the local media. a better way – Our Way!” Then suddenly the people are no Coroner”. An uncanny mix the intelligence or common I learned many things longer happy with their lives. of shock and shame filled sense of a normally clear over the 2 months we were Imposing Western standards on these people creates me. I debarked the vessel thinking person is hardly a lucky enough to spend on calamity. Uprisings, insurgence, wars, famine and pestilence with the other 107 tourists new concept. Somehow the the Island. Regrettably this become the familiar trade-offs for reasonable peace and where we were forced to thought of the 107 people situation taught me one of the harmony within these Nations, and we can see these occurring give a wide berth to the area being mistaken did not seem shameful things about myself in today's news. Brother fights against brother, sister against now cordoned off with police plausible. In hindsight, even and perhaps at least 107 sister, father against son, mother against daughter. They tape. from 100 feet away it was other people in the world. war amongst each other because some agree with the old Lost in my thoughts, I heard impossible that those legs How fickle we humans are. traditional ways, and others agree with the new Western ideas. a female voice say, “there could have been anything but A pioneer thinker for Now, I am not saying that I personally agree with the way he is”. I turned and quickly bona fide legs. The joke was his day, clergyman Harry these Nations administer their Laws, or their Traditions, spotted “the older woman” on me. So quick to abandon Emerson Fosdick advised, Religions, or Cultures – but those are what make these pointing towards me, as rational thinking due to the “Watch what people are Nations unique. Who do we think we are to tell them that she appeared to be giving a influence of a large group. cynical about, and one can their Old Ways are wrong? I am a Canadian and thereby live police officer a statement. Still distressed about not often discover what they under Canadian Laws, Cultures, Traditions and Religions, I saw my three fisherman having any answers about lack”. I’ve always inwardly and I ask myself “How would I feel if someone came here and friends close behind her, also the fisherman’s plight two criticized those feeble minded told me my way of living is wrong?” Undoubtedly, I would talking with an officer. Dread weeks later, my father-in law individuals who get sucked feel confused, confounded, angry, defiant and rebellious. So I filled me. I just wanted to and I returned to the seen into popular thinking and wonder, is it any surprise that the people of these independent Nations should feel similarly? No! leave. I had two options, of the guilt to investigate through it support atrocities Human Rights Activists say that the way these Nations pretend I didn’t hear and get what caused the death. He such as the Salem Witch treat their women is an abomination. By Western Standards I lost in the crowd or attempt seemed to sense that I was Trials, Auschwitz, or Rwanda would agree, but if I were raised and lived in Arabia, Lebanon, to offer my assistance in the still uneasy about not having genocide. On a much less Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, India, Thailand among others, I investigation. By chance my closure to the cause of the dramatic scale, maybe I’m doubt that I would agree with the Activists. I would believe – son began crying as I inquired situation, and my feeling of not so dissimilar as I would correctly so – that these Activists were attempting to destroy whether a statement was guilt that I possibly could like to believe. my Culture, Religion, Traditions, Rituals and even my Laws. needed from me. The officer have saved his life. We finally What would I do to attempt to preserve these in my Country? quickly assured me they had found out what happened I would fight, tooth and nail, with sticks, stones, fists, weapons what they needed and I could after talking to an officer at of any sort in an attempt to preserve my way of life! And of course Live and Let Live . . . This is just My opinion. continue on my way. I did not the Department of Fisheries To be continued . . . Ansecond-guess Almost him. Extinctand Oceans Animal: office at the The Arctic Fox by Lisa McKenna “Like” the
sess a thick layer of fat, furry seal pups. They also eat berries Klondike Sun on An arctic fox has a lush white feet, short ears, short legs, and and seaweed. I guess this makes coat in the winter, turning to a really small (for a fox) muzzle the Arctic Fox an omnivore. a grey or brown in the sum- AND they use their fluffy tails Though, as yet, only two sub- mer. Their white coat provides for a nice blanket. species of these foxes are in warmth and camouflage in the In the cruel winters of the extreme danger of extinction, winter while its grey, or brown, north they follow the Polar the warming of the polar caps coat camouflages them going Bears to feast off of the scraps of is putting the rest at risk. The over the tundra, which, in sum- the seals the bears have caught. Polar Bear is the “yardstick” of mer, is covered with lichens, In the summers they mainly global warming and with no Po- moss, and rocks. prey on lemmings, (although lar Bears there will be no Arctic These foxes can survive ex- due to their acute hearing they Foxes. With the seal popula- treme temperatures as low as can even find them under the tion declining and the ice pack -50 C. This is not only from their snow), voles, hares, owls, eggs, shrinking the fate of Arctic ani- thick coat but they also pos- and during the months of April mals, like the Arctic Fox and the and May they attack the ringed Polar Bear, is not looking good. P18 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN Quirky Things Happen on the Way to Dawson Story & Photos by Josée Bonhomme and a special Stanley Cup finals party was held as an impromptu The stalled traffic in Watson welcome at the curling lounge Lake was a heart-warming pulse in the new recreation complex. check of Yukon hospitality. The All tourist attractions were go- town went out of its way to make ing full bore, with the Sign Post sure stranded tourists and truck Forest being a popular attrac- tion for those with time on their drivers could stay in contact with the world and let everyone hands, on exploratory hikes. know how friendly the town is. The drive is so long to the north that a forced stay may The Alaska, Stewart-Cassiar be just what people want. The and Robert Campbell highwaysth weather was fabulous after re- all were closedth from June 6-7 to June 11 (Alaska Hwy) be- lentless downpours, partly re- yond Watson Lake. People were sponsible for high streams and trapped in this lovely gateway landslides. A dynamic and warm town of some 1,200 to 1,500 spring late in the season melted year-round residents, the third all the snow away at the same largest in the Yukon. time. Wash-outs and landslides Restaurants stayed open ruled over mankind this time. longer hours, and had extra staff One point for Mother Nature. and friends helping out. Special Our food trucks loaded with meals were put on by groups perishables were relayed by and the Town just came to life. Hercules aircraftth to Whitehorse Watson Lake “occupied” by foreign countries, vacationers and truck drivers with nowhere to go. The Gateway Campground and on June 9 and 10th, where Tags’ were completely full, to shipping could resume. Some of the point of straining utilities, as these trucks had their ultimate laundry was a popular pastime. destinations in Fairbanks. Fuel residents had never seen such senger and pilot were being ner, along with her worker bees, Wi-Fi and internet access were trucks were equally important high waters reach their fields. packed into the mosquito-sized does her utmost to accommo- Alternate means of transport single-engine light aircraft, the date travelers, and explained were slim to none. A municipal First Air Hercules was landing to the highway closure caused worker, the head of utilities, had pick up three truckloads of food. many cancellations at the last been trapped in Whitehorse and The one-hour, 45 minute flight minute. She chose not to charge flew home in an Alkan Air char- was amazing, seemed to take no a penalty, due to the unusual tered plane on the 10th. His ser- time at all. The scenery was un- circumstances. The closures vices were needed, with a high speakable as mountain chains trapped people going in the op- water table in town and such a compete with each other for the posite direction, so it seemed to demand on all services. real Miss Universe contest. balance out. An empty plane was then Serendipity leads to more This goodwill will likely bring available returning to White- unexpected discoveries. Beez her many more clients. Reserva- horse. That was likely the only Kneez was always a curiosity for tions are a must. They are lo- way out that day going west and me. I enjoyed their logo and ad- cated at 408 Hoge, just south of Rambo was allowed on the Husky Bus, Jesse Cooke stands second north. The pilot of the tiny Cess- vertising and finally got a chance downtown Whitehorse. Their from right. na 172, Katie Scorgie, is a pas- to stay there with Rambo. They phone number is (867) 456- 2333 (BEEE), hostel@klondiker. com. Neat little place, and they are open 365 days a year. important to many, with cell for many communities along the A further discovery on the phones, tablets, laptops, by folks thin and brittle ribbon the Alas- way to the Klondike was the of all ages. The biggest chal- ka Highway weaves through the Husky Bus Service! Jesse Cooke, lenge perhaps at the Gateway Yukon on its way to Alaska. who taught school at Robert park was making sure latecom- Yukon Highways re-opened Service till just over a year ago, ers who needed it had electrical the road late on June 11 after recognized the dire need for a power, especially senior travel- working around the clock to regular bus service between the ers who must rely on oxygen. clear one lane of traffic to first capitals. After one year teaching The extra distance the com- let the food, and the fuel and in Nova Scotia, he returned to munity covered to accommo- other commercial transport offer this essential service this date nearly 2,000 visitors was trucks through. Tourists and summer. He hauls cargo, lug- beyond exemplary. The locals travelers patiently filed along gage, packages, people, dogs, were patient and kind in offer- and were on their way, keep- friends and families in a rapid ing directions, ideas for hikes ing a good souvenir of this little and courteous van service. Resi- around Wye Lake, and just town in the wilderness. dents of communities along the added to the overall warmth This example of what hap- way also now enjoy a way into under the hot sun and gorgeous pens when the weather gets The Hercules in the background makes the Cessna 172 look Whitehorse on a dependable weather. extreme, highlights the impor- “big”. Pilot Katie Scorgie eagerly awaits her chance at another and affordable basis. Many RVers were on their tance and fragility of the Alaska awesome flight over the Yukon. Great way to come home way home to Alaska, so turn- Highway as a vital link to the with no need to worry about the ing around wasn’t an option. outside world, for over 750,000 long drive, Jesse is a good driver The mood was festive for the Alaskans and Yukoners. and stays on track. One-way fare entire time I remained a happy It was sad for all to learn sionate flyer, having started her have tiny cabins, even a Volk- from/to Whitehorse is $89 – to hostage. Many friendships de- part of the communities of Low- training at 16 as an Air Cadet. swagen bus for people to stay in. reserve, call (867) 335-8833 or veloped where none would have er Post and Upper Liard were She completed her commercial Dorm rooms in the house go for e-mail yukonhuskybus@gmail. been possible otherwise. A feel- evacuatedth during th the night of pilot’s license at Selkirk College $30 a night and a cabin for up to ca. Includes obligatory stops at ing of solidarity and cooperation the 9 to the 10 . Emergency in Castlegar, B.C. At the present 3-4 people is $65. The hospital- Braeburn Lodge for cinnamon dominated the mood. workers stayed up all night to time, six women are based out ity here too is magnificent. It is a buns and the Pelly Crossing The Town decided to open help with rescue efforts. Some of Whitehorse as commercial polyglot oasis with international store to admire that beautiful the library for internet access homes were completely lost and pilots. flavours. log building. over the weekend of June 9-10, farms were flooded. Long-time As the 90-lb dog, gear, pas- Hostel manager Nancy Tan- THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 P19 Palma Ponders the Future of Parks Canada by Palma Berger
Victory was just a stone's throw away at the Highland Games. The WeddingPhoto by Dan Ceremony Davidson of Trace Joe and Raymond Caley Will take place June 30, 2012 at 3 p.m. at The Palace Grand Theatre, Dawson City, Yukon Reception, potluck starting at 7 p.m. No invitations have been sent as this wedding is open to all French Students Find Klondike Gold friends and family of the bride and groom. by Stuart Leary It is also potluck so please feel free to bring something to share. We also request no gifts, your being there to share this special While some of these activities day is your gift to us. might not seem very exciting to Reception, potluck starting at 7 p.m On May 7, 11 students and one locals, it was quite the shock to the chaperone arrived from Oyonnax, French students for whom things Dance to music of “Yukon Jack” will start approximately France, took part in a cultural like campfires are only done in 8:30 p.m. exchange with students from Robert movies. Service School (RSS). Wildlife sightings and snow They stayed with their billets in in May rounded out this truly Dawson for 10 days, taking part in “Northern” experience. many different activities such as RSS students will join a larger exploring the history of our town, group with students from hiking in Tombstone Park, panning Whitehorse and Haines Junction, for gold, bonding around old and will travel to France in February fashioned camp fires, and driving 2013 to complete the exchange. ATVs. Yukon’s Touring Artist Fund Supports Audience Appreciation Press Release
banks, I did so in the hope of showing WHITEHORSE (June 15, 2012) —Yu- the series to people living along its kon’s Touring Artist Fund will provide path,” Bauberger said. “My artistic vi- $23,027 to nine Yukon artists represent- sion is not complete until the moment ing the literary and visual arts. the viewers have the opportunity to “Artistic excellence is recognized and see their own often-driven, familiar supported by the Government of Yu- landscapes. I am grateful for the sup- kon,” Tourism and Culture Minister Mike port through the Yukon government in Nixon said. “Through the Touring Artist helping to bring this dream to fruition. Fund, established artists are able to ex- Hopefully the show will give Canadi- pand their reach to new audiences, shar- ans a different way of imagining both ing their own artistic expression with the breadth and the connection of our others and inspiring new audience ap- country.” preciation.” Applications for the Touring Artist Fund are accepted four times per year. Established visual artist NicoleGet There Bau- The next intake deadline is September Fromberger Here is receiving $1,423 to travel to Alberta to present her series 15. Applications and guidelines are at the Art Gallery in St. Al- available at Tourism and Culture’s Arts bert. The gallery exhibit consists of 183 Funding and Awards website: www. paintings created during a road trip tc.gov.yk.ca/arts_funding. from Montreal to Whitehorse and then To speak with the fund administrator, to Inuvik, N.W.T., and Fairbanks and An- call 867-667-8789 or toll-free 1-800- chorage, Alaska. 661-0408, extension 8789 or email “When I painted my road series, every [email protected]. 50 kilometres from Montreal to Fair- P20 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane Spoken Word at the
Story & Photo By Dan Davidson Library hiked the trails around Dawson and visited Elsa Story & Photo Tim Falconer had reached the and Keno City. By Dan Davidson point, common to most guests This last trip at the Berton House Writers’ was one down Libraries may still be places where a certain amount of peace Residence, where he was memory lane, and quiet is the general rule, but several times during the counting down the days that for he spent four summer the Dawson Community Library becomes a place where he had left in Dawson City and months working speaking out is the rule rather than the exception. wishing there were more. at the mine in “I’ve had a fabulous time Elsa during Spoken Word nights are being organized by student librarian here in Dawson,” he told the the summer of Mary Fraughton again this summer, and the first one took place crowd during his reading at the 1979 and got on June 14. Dawson Community Library. to know both Spoken Word happens in the evening, when the daytime “It’s gonna be hard to leave. c om mu n i t ie s patrons have moved on, but it still includes people with a There’ll probably be a lot of quite well fondness for libraries and for language. tears and a sad, sad parting in during those 16 days.” days when the Drive:He began A Road his reading Trip throughwith an mines were still Tim Falconer at the Dawson Community Library, extractOur Complicated from his second Affair book, with active before explaining that it’s hard to get any work done in the Automobile they shut down. Dawson. Going back , settling on a inspired him to sequence in Argentina, where begin working don’t actually like music either. the Ford Falcon was a symbol on a memoir, which has the He’s been taking vocal lessons, of reliability, domesticity and working title of “That Summer trying to overcome the problem, oppression at the same time. in Elsa”, and he read some of and feels like he’s making some At a car club dinner in that first draft of the work to an progress. Argentina he met a man who had appreciative audience. Turning his personal struggle more cars (7) than daughters By the time he had taken into the first draft of a book is (3) and had, during his lifetime, that summer job, which was actually the project he came to owned over 100 cars. very much in line with other Berton House to work on, but The evening is open to poetry, prose, original material, favorite One of the men at the summer jobs he had had during “Dawson can be a very hard passages from other peoples’ published work and pieces being dinner complained that wives those school and college years, place to get any work done” he generally do not appreciate the he had already decided he was written on the spot that very night. On this first night there were said with a shrug.Watchdogs and several poems, some short essays, some “found” poetry, a reading relationship between men and going to switch his university Gadflies: Activism from Marginal Falconer is the author of two from a book about bread, a couple of items from the work of Shel cars. major from mining engineering otherto Mainstream books: That Good “They do not understand the to English Literature. Night: Ethicists, Euthanasia and Silverstein and a memoir in progress. way we take better care of our While it wasn’t the experience End-of-Life Care; and It was a short evening, with only about an hour’s worth of cars than of our wives.” in the Yukon that made up material, but it was fun and a good beginning for the summer He admitted that he hasn’t his mind, he nevertheless has , all from the program. done a lot of writing in the always seen that summer as Penguin Group (Canada). two and half months he’s marking the line between Shortly after arriving in been here because he’s been directions his life might have Dawson, he hadDrop to the make Worry a too busy soaking up every bit gone and the way it did go. quickBall: Howtrip back to Parent to Toronto in thefor of Dawson he can. He hit the He concluded with a piece he’s theAge launch of Entitlement of groundWhat’s Upblogging Yukon for the annual been reworking, a complex bit film festival. He’s written for of work called “Face the Music” (Wiley), at the behest about his own experience of which he collaborated on with of his former student, Alyssa being clinically tone-deaf and psychologist and popular Friesen, who is one of the working hard to overcome it. parenting expert Alex Russell. editors there. He’s taken on a It’s odd, he said for a guy with Based in Toronto, Falconer weekly radio show at CFYT-fm 10,000 songs on his MacBook, teaches magazine journalism and has been having a blast a guy who loves music in many atas Ryersona speaker University, for book clubsconducts and organizing that. He’s been up forms, who enjoys hosting a writing seminars and is available the Dempster Highway a couple radio show, to be unable to Guests on the lawn at the Tea. Photo by Dan Davidson of times, prowled around sing on pitch. He said that most other groups. the sternwheeler graveyard, people who are really tone-deaf
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Lightning triggered six new wildfires in the territory Thursday afternoon (June 21) with the most notable of the new activity being a 25 hectare fire burning in the Dawson district 23 kilometres south of Dawson City. “The Spirit of Dawson” “Within a short period of time beginning shortly before 3:00 p.m. these six new fires started,” said Duty Officer Dave Milne. “We FRIDAY June 1st immediately responded to the numerous public calls regarding the significant fire in the Dawson district and the public’s support in 12 to 1 p.m. Diego reporting these fires is much appreciated.” 1 to 2 p.m. Sam The Dawson fire of note is burning near Bonanza Creek Road. Soon after being reported both air 2 to 3 p.m. Follow Your Heart - Marissa tanker groups were dispatched from Whitehorse and several loads of retardant were dropped on the 3 to 5 p.m. Fish and Trips - Eirelyn fire. While there are identified values in the area none are currently at immediate risk. Firefighters will 5 to 6 p.m. Young and Modern - Aubyn be onsite this evening and return to the fire Friday morning. The Dawson district saw two other fires Thursday afternoon. A small 0.2 hectares near the Top of 6 to 7 p.m. Stockholm Syndrome - Molly the World Highway is now fully contained and expected to be put out Friday, June 22. The third fire 7 to 8 p.m. Louise reported in the Dawson district Thursday is 0.2 hectares in size and located 17 kilometres north of 8 to 9 p.m. THe Zalston Hour - Nylan and David the Dawson airport. It also received air tanker action. The other three fires reported Thursday are 9 to 10 p.m. Old-Fashioned Gumption - Aaron located in the Ross River and Mayo fire districts. All three are located in remote wilderness zones with no values currently threatened. They will continue to be monitored. With the recent activity and more FRIDAY June 1st fires expected additional resources have been requested from British Columbia. They could arrive in the territory as early as Friday afternoon. 1 to 3 p.m. No Man’s Land - Jason Two more lightning caused fires started Thursday night in the territory bringing the one day fire 3 to 5 p.m. Julia total to eight. The district seeing the most fire activity recently is Dawson where four new fires were 5 to 6 p.m. Sacha reported. 6 to 7 p.m. Rock of Ages - Spruce “The Dawson and Mayo districts have been seeing warm temperatures for most of May and June and 7 to 8 p.m. This n’ That - Robyn that combined with the recent lightning activity has resulted in these new starts,” said Duty Officer Dave 8 to 9 p.m. Rockin’ Blues Show - Sonny Boy Williams Milne. “With the rest of the territory now expected to see hot and dry conditions as well as lightning more fire activity is expected.” 9 to 10 p.m. Psychedelic - Jim Of the two new fires reported Thursday night the most significant is a 0.7 hectare fire burning SATURDAY June 2nd near Indian River approximately 60 kilometres south of Dawson City. Some mining camps have been identified in the area and as a result airtankers successfully actioned the fire and prevented it from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Story Hour - Simon spreading. Today the fire will be further assessed. The second fire reported Thursday night was spot 12 to 1 p.m. Youth Broadcast - Sign up at the youth centre! size in a remote part of the Carmacks district near Black Creek and the Yukon River. 1 to 3 p.m. FILL Meanwhile, crews are on the ground this morning actioning the 25 hectare fire burning near Bonanza Creek Road approximately 23 kilometres south of Dawson City. Airtankers were able to prevent the fire 3 to 4 p.m. Face the Music - Tim from spreading last night and several crews are on site today. Given the recent activity and the hot and 4 to 5 p.m. This is Nowhere - Neal dry forecast additional firefighters from British Columbia have been requested. They will be arriving 5 to 6 p.m. Under Pressure - Elizabeth in Whitehorse this afternoon where they will be briefed and then relocated the districts with the most 6 to 8 p.m. Dan need. In the Dawson district there were two new fires both burning near identified values on Friday. Both SUNDAY June 3rd fires are approximately five hectares. One is located north of Henderson Corner approximately five kilometres from nearby residences, while the other is burning near Rock Creek and is seven kilometres 1 to 2 p.m. The Cat’s Meow - Rosie and Capri north-east of the airport. Helicopters bucketed both these fires Friday evening, with air tanker action 2 to 3 p.m. FILL also being taken on the fire near Henderson corner. These fires will be further assessed Saturday. 3 to 4 p.m. The Golden Age of Radio - Kim With more lighting and warmer temperatures expected the public is being asked to exercise caution 4 to 6 p.m. Show with Brad - Brad Potoroka when burning and be aware of any suspicious smoke. If you see a wildfire please report it immediately 6 to 8 p.m. Meat and Potatoes - Kit to 1-888-798-FIRE (3473). The public is reminded that burning permits are now mandatory and will 8 to 9:30 p.m. The Spoon with Murphy Douglas be suspended if the fire danger rating is moderate, high or extreme. 9:30 to 10 p.m. Hard Core Troubadour Radio - Josh Tune your dial to 106.9 FM or Cable Channel 11 (Rolling Ads) in Dawson City, or listen live over the internet at www.cfyt.ca!
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A unicorn has ONE single horn that sits in the middle of its forehead. It’s a mysti- cal beast that was believed to not only have a single horn but to have cloven feet and a goat’s beard! Unicorns were first mentioned by the ancient Greeks; they became more popular during the Renaissance and were thought to be the symbol of Purity and Grace. Unicorns were believed to exist by scien- tists, historians, and the general public until the late 1800’s. Though there are still peo- ple today that think the Unicorn is still alive and just hiding deep in the forests from the sight of man.
ters (making them the deepest div- A bunny rabbit has one tail but I can’t And a frog has one really long ing mammal) and they can hold their think of any creature with two! Can you? tongue. breath up to 25 minutes!
Narwhals only have ONE tusk, or horn, which is actually a tooth! They are closely related to the Beluga whale and Dolphins. Narwhals are small, only reaching a length of 5 meters but they are heavy (1900 kg) Be- cause they live in the Arctic Seas they have quite a huge amount of blubber (or fat) and their tusk, being up to 3 meters long weighs quite a lot. They live about 90 years, they only have little narwhals once every 10 to 16 months, but little is known about the Narwhal. It is known that they feed on fish, shrimp, and that they swallow them whole because, like JUST FOR FUN the turtle, they have NO TEETH! There has been several estimates about how many Narwhals exist on earth today; There is a site called cool- some say as few as 10,000 and others say as Humans have only one nose! And many as 80,000. But as I said before, little is one brain! One mouth and one chin! math-games.com, and it is known about them. It is known that they can dive down 800 cool! meters and some even dive down 1500 me- + Math and numbers can be HEY KIDS! fun! It is Ice cream season at the Midnight Sun! Send in your 1 + 1 could be a 2 or it could pictures or poems to win a FREE ice cream or other prizes! E-mail Lisa at [email protected] be 11! THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2012 P23 CLASSIFIEDS Kl o n d i k e Churches Support Mining For Sale Ou t r e a c h ST. MARY’S Many Rivers: WATER LICENCE/LAND USE HOME FOR SALE: CATHOLIC CHURCH PERMIT APPLICATIONS Jo b Bo a r d Counselling FOR PLACER MINERS: Ful- and support services for ly scribed 3 bedroom log Open Positions: Corner of 5th and King individuals, couples, families Call home on 7 hec. on Pierre Services: or group counselling. A highly Josée (5 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at 867- Berton Cr. Many extras. Must confidential service located in 993-5917. or email joseeb@ Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Sat. 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RADIAL ARMSAW: Dishwashers SERVICES: Driver/Swamper Nice Located on 5th Ave Videoconference meeting at Equipment Operator Placer exploration shape. $220 O.B.O. 993-5489. across from Gold Rush the Dawson Health Centre on Heavy Duty Mechanic services. Drilling. Geophysics. Cell:CAMPE 780-554-1552.R ON TRAILER FOR Campground. Fridays at 1:30 p.m. North Star Housekeepers/Room Attendants YESAB applications. Call SALE: Sunday worship at 11 am. Group meets at the Comm. Housekeeping Assistant 867-456-2158 or email info@ Everyone is welcome. Support Centre at 1233 2nd kryotek.ca. 11 foot with fridge, Interviewers Pastor Ian Nyland Ave. on Saturdays at 7 p.m. HousE sitter stove and furnace on new one Labourer (yard work) 993-5507ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN Call 993-3734 or 993-5095. tonne pickup box trailer with Labourers CHURCH For rent House Sitter available: tail lights. Ready to move. Labourers (anticipatory) $1,900 O.B.O. Call 867-332- Laundry Attendant OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: 9975.DAWSON CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE: Loader/Operator Corner of Front & Church Dependable, reliable, and Maintenance Streets very handy (plumbing, Located above the CIBC bank Nanny Sunday Services: at 10:30 4.9 acre seclud- building. Contact Northern electrical, etc...) mature male. ed wooded lot with 3 room ServersPainter/Labourer 1st and 3rd Sundays: Network Security. 993-5644. Currently working as a tour cabin and shed overlooking Seasonal Representative Morning Prayer driver/guide in Dawson. Dawson City and river from 2nd and 4th Sundays: Looking to “House Sit” this the West Dawson side. Asking Tutors Holy Eucharist Hey Dawson, coming winter. Looking for $180,000. Call 867-332-9975. PWelder-apprenticeositions with Closing Dates: 5th Sunday: Informal a quiet place to further my Contact Rev. Laurie Munro, studies and research, as well (ph. 993-5381 ) at the Classified ads as experience Dawson City Visitor Services Coordinator: June 29 @ Richard Martin Chapel, under the lights. Available 4 Tues - Thurs. 8:30 - noon sometime in September until Youth Enhancement Support Worker: only cost $6! sometime April/May, flexible. June 29 @ 4 Contact me so we can Passenger Service Agent: June 30 get together and chat at Student/Mining LandsYouth Officer:: July 5 [email protected]
Visitor Services Coordinator: June 29 Education & Community Outreach BUSINESS DIRECTORY Coordinator: June 29 Positions Out of Town:
Advertise your business and services with The Klondike Sun! Submit your business card at a normal size of 2” x 3.5” -- $25.00 per issue and yearly billings can be arranged. Mining – various Fortruck more driver information, come into the Klondike Outreach office next to the Territorial Agent/Liquor Store. ¨¡Ŷ¨¤¡¨£ ¨¡Ŷ¨¤¡¨£ (853-Third Street). Joanne Rice, Notary Public Phone: 867-993-2490 Joanne Rice Cell : 867-993-3678 Notary Public Hours Box 584, Dawson, YT Y0B 1G0 [email protected] Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. Phone: 867-993-2490 Cell : 867-993-3678 to 5 p.m. • Income Tax Services: Personal or Business [email protected] www.eventsnorth.ca • Event & Office Support Service • Payroll • Closed weekends and Stat Holidays • Resume’s • Small Business Accounting • • Income Tax • Office & Event Support Services • Payroll • Contact Info Phone: 993-5176 Fax: 993-6947 Website: www.klondikeoutreach.com E-mail: [email protected] This could be your business¨¡ Ŷcard!¨¤¡¨£ ¨¡Ŷ¨¤¡¨£ Joanne Rice Joanne Rice Notary Public Notary Public Illustration by Aubyn O'Grady Box 584, Dawson, YT Y0B 1G0 Box 584, Dawson, YT Y0B 1G0 Phone: 867-993-2490 Cell : 867-993-3678 Phone: 867-993-2490 Cell : 867-993-3678 [email protected] www.eventsnorth.ca [email protected] www.eventsnorth.ca • Income Tax • Office & Event Support Services • Payroll • • Income Tax • Office & Event Support Services • Payroll •
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P.O. Box 308 (1336 Front Street), Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Tel: (867) 993-7400 ~ Fax: (867) 993-7434 NEW WEBSITE: www.cityofdawson.ca (updated regularly)
Canada Day Celebrations Schedule For more information, see the full schedule at www.dawsoncity.ca or www.cityofdawson.ca
Saturday, June 30th
8:00 – 10:00 am ‐ Sourdough Pancake Breakfast @ St. Mary’s Hall
11:00 – 4th Annual Danoja Zho Bannock Cook‐Off @ the Cultural Centre
11:00 – 5:00 – Farmer’s Market @ Waterfront Park beside picnic shelter
1:00‐4:00 pm ‐ Dredge #4 Open House
3:00‐5:00 pm – Bird watching Walk @ Visitor Information Centre
Canada Day @ the Dawson Swimming Pool We’re colouring the pool red! 1:00‐3:00 pm – Public Swim 3:00‐5:00 pm– Lane Swim/Parent & Tot Pool closed Sunday July 1st.
Sunday, July 1st
10:30 – Bike Rodeo decorating @ the Arena parking lot
11:00 – Canada Day Parade
11:30 ‐ Flag Raising Ceremony @ Victory Gardens Young dancers at the Top of the World Highland Games.
Photo by Dan Davidson 12:00 – Country Picnic & Games @ Dawson City Museum
12:00‐2:00 – Water Safety Activities @ the Dawson City Museum
1:00‐5:00 – Gold Panning Championships @ Waterfront Park on Front Street
3:00 – Canada Day Cake @ Visitor Information Centre
5:00 ‐ Live @ the Gazebo @ Waterfront Park on Front Street Join 2 local acts, Barnacle Bob & Friends and Whoa, Bear! for some live music.
Canada Day funding is provided by Heritage Canada. Thank you to our partners: Klondike Visitors Association, Dawson City Museum, Parks Canada, Danoja Zho Cultural Centre.
NOTICE: Property Taxes– DUE JULY 3
DAWSON CITY – HEART OF THE KLONDIKE