Whitehorse Daily Star

April 24, 2024

 HIGH KICK

Photo by Morris Prokop

HIGH KICK – The Yellow team’s Justin Gross, right, practises for the high kick while the Blue team’s Derek Funk, centre, marks him during the final of the Fast and Furious tournament on Saturday at the Canada Games Centre. The Blue team captured the coveted title.

A FINALE IN SONG

Photo by Photo Submitted

A FINALE IN SONG – Whitehorse Concerts presented the final Chapel Series of the season Sunday at the United Church. Michael Gwynne-Thompson, right, and Ben Johnston-Urey were two of the featured performers. Sonja Anderson, (soprano) performed with Rachel Grantham, Sarah Jane Poirier and Robbyn Chiles making special appearances with Anderson. Next, Whitehorse Concerts will hold a pop-up orchestra concert featuring members of the All City Band, Problematic Orchestra, Whitehorse Chamber Orchestra, and more at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at the United Church.

A CULTURAL CELEBRATION

Photo by Vince Fedoroff

A CULTURAL CELEBRATION – The ’24 Yukon Youth Summit began Wednesday evening with the elder, youth and educator awards at the Yukon Arts Centre. The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers opened for the show, sharing their culture through dance and story. The summit ends today at the arts centre.

HONOURING OUR YOUTH

Photo by Vince Fedoroff

HONOURING OUR YOUTH – The ’24 Yukon Youth Summit began Wednesday with the elder, youth and educator awards at the Yukon Arts Centre. Emeral Poppe (above) from Watson Lake was one of the youth receiving an award for ‘her unwavering commitment to revitalizing the Kaska language and advocating for her culture. Returning to her community after university, she immersed herself in learning and teaching Kaska.’ The summit continues until Friday at the arts centre and Yukon University.

RIDING INTO THE PREMIERE

Photo by Vince Fedoroff

RIDING INTO THE PREMIERE – Prepare for a whirlwind ride for the Guild Hall’s presentation of ‘Ride the Cyclone’, opening this evening. See photos, p. 6.

SKIING UP A STORM

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SKIING UP A STORM – Yukon biathlete Cheyenne Tirschmann competes March 27 in the 2024 Canadian National Championships in Hinton, Alta. Tirschmann captured three golds in four events at the nationals. Photo courtesy of JOHN IRVINE

Climate strike set for Friday

Fridays for Future Yukon will host a climate strike outside city hall this Friday “to show city council that Whitehorse residents care about climate action.”

Advisory issued for Klondike River

A high streamflow advisory was issued for the Klondike River in the Dawson City area Monday, but that doesn’t mean spring flooding is necessarily anticipated.

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U.K. Consul General met with Pillai

Premier Ranj Pillai said he had “the privilege” of meeting Monday with Thomas Codrington, the United Kingdom Consul General, as part of the diplomat’s visit to the Yukon.