How search and rescue works in Canada’s most inhospitable clime
Written by Herb Mathisen
Photo courtesy of the Royal Canadian Air Force
With just an old lawnmower, washing machine and some chopped wood
Written by Katharine Sandiford
And the things you wish you never found
Written by Elaine Anselmi
Illustration by Beth Covvey
How a floating home can sink under the weight of paperwork
Written by Herb Mathisen
Illustration by Beth Covvey
Nellie Cournoyea has never shied away from a tough battle
Written by Elaine Anselmi
Photo by Patrick Kane/Up Here
They wanted a small ceremony. The rest of town had other plans
Written by Samia Madwar
Illustration by Beth Covvey
He’s found the healing balm of tragedy. His mantra is, “Money is not the only currency.” A philosopher on skis and stage lighting artist, Gary Bailie is our Northerner of the Year
Written by Tim Edwards
Photo by Ian Stewart/Yukon News
Scenes from a surreal visit
Written by Eva Holland
Illustration by Beth Covvey
But in the North, it isn’t
always easy to count them
Written by Elaine Anselmi
Photo by Ed Hardy