It’s hot up here: Romance novelists draw inspiration from life in the Yukon and Alaska, by Haley Ritchie. Photo Essay: Buzzing with Life: Winter bees get the hive ready for spring, by Weronika Murray. Looking after the land together: First nations land stewards blend traditional knowledge and western science, by Rhiannon Russell. A place where everyone belongs: Queer folks, people of colour, and immigrants haven’t always felt welcome in the outdoors. These Yukoners are challenging that narrative, by Christopher Tse.
BUSINESS BRIEFS: by Rhiannon Russell:
Are you following? These Yukon influencers are making a name for themselves online. Explainer How do mining royalties work? By the numbers A look at recent business statistics in the territory.
YUKON PLACES: The Eagle Plains Hotel is a destination unto itself, by Christina Brobby.
r & r: The Boreal Chef: Hot-tent cooking, by Miche Genest. DIY Yukon: Grooming trails for winter use, by Alexandra Morrison. Yukon Adventure: Ice climbing is more popular than ever, by Heather Avery. Arts, North of Ordinary: Yukoners bring post-apocalyptic film to life in Polaris, by Amy Kenny.
JUST ONE MORE THING: When things go wrong outside: Even NASA technology has its limitations, by George Balmer.
Author and playwright Patti Flather in the spotlight
How do rivers break up? by Darren Susin
When things go wrong outside
By George Balmer
Heating Up. If you’ve ever searched for Alaska-themed books on Amazon, you’ll have seen a great many cover images of brawny men and sultry women (in the most clichéd cases). [...] Perhaps one person’s rundown off-grid cabin is another’s love shack?
THE BOREAL CHEF: Hot-tent cooking. DIY YUKON: Grooming trails for winter use. YUKON ADVENTURE: Ice climbing is more popular than ever. ARTS: Yukoners bring post-apocalyptic film to life in Polaris.
"In a large territory with a relatively small population, it means there’s a greater possibility for people working things out together—people from different backgrounds, people with different views and perspectives, and from different political stripes."