Lorne Mountain Community Association
#47 Hamlet of MT. Lorne, Yukon Territory

Mount Lorne - Southern Lakes All-Candidates Forum You are invited to attend an all-candidates forum to hear territorial candidates for our riding answer questions about important issues in our community. This forum has been organized by the Mount Lorne Local Advisory Council.... Date: Thursday, April 8th, 7pm Location: Virtual via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/99272461157 Meeting ID: 992 7246 1157 Passcode: 980950 Questions? Contact Kevin Kennedy, MLLAC Councillor for Robinson: [email protected] or 332-4101

Happy Easter! Last day to find 4 remaining surprises in the playground, around the building and skating trail...Have fun! Happy Easter! Last day to find 4 remaining surprises in the playground, around the building and skating trail...Have fun!

More Easter surprises to be found today, hop on over to the playground, the snow sculptures and gazebo...More Easter surprises to be found today, hop on over to the playground, the snow sculptures and gazebo...

Our box hunting challenge along the ski trails was a great success this year! Thank you to all the skiers who came out during March break! We had over 250 entries..... Congratulations to Sylvain, Ronan, Amy, Charlie and Evan, we have prizes for you.

Mt. Lorne resident the South Klondike LAC, Yukon Campus and C/TFN organized an virtual All Party Candidate Forum on March 31/ 7pm to 9pm. Here’s a link to the recording to it. https://www.facebook.com/heike.graf.370/videos/4330916436919935/

for all the ones asking... :) hope to see you join us !!https://www.mountlorne.yk.net/lmca/membership/

Dear ice rink users - our staff works very hard to give you access to a beautiful rink.. please respect this ! Driving your car on the ice- creating frozen mud icicles all over is not the way to go !! please adhere to our rules...clean up after yourself in warm up, take care of your own fires and keep the rink in good order for all to use . LMCA

Over the past week moose, caribou, deer and wolf have been killed by vehicle collisions in the Southern Lakes area. For your own safety and the sake of the wildlife, watch for them on the highways, particularly in the dark. Drive to the conditions, use winter tires, and make sure your headlights are clean and functional.

coming at LMCC this Sunday Hi everyone, the registration for our next race, the Carbon Hill is open and you can enter here https://dpsay.wordpress.com/carbon-hill-registration-form/ It is on the 10th of January 2021! We have two races, both can be entered with either a 6 to 8 dog team or as a skijorer 2 to 4 dogs, 36 miles starting at 11 am and 10 miles starting at 12:00. We start behind the Gazebo of the Mt Lorne Community Centre.... Musher meeting is at 10 am, washroom facilities are available, a fire pit will be there for warm up options! If you want to volunteer please reach out to Nathaniel Hamlyn.(we need some hands for the start line ) This event is proudly sponsored by Caribou Crossing Wood, Aurora Booties and Winterlong Brewing! Thank you for supporting the sport and the community COVID-19 rules are race rules, stay safe! Please register and pay online upfront it helps all of us! See more

Watch for wildlife when driving in the Southern Lakes: Caribou and other wildlife often cross the Alaska Highway and Carcross and Tagish roads. Drive to the c...onditions, use winter tires and make sure your headlights are clean and functional. Be alert when you see signs of wildlife like scat and tracks on the right-of-way or in the ditches. If you’re in a wildlife collision or see wildlife that has been hit, call the TIPP line at 1-800-661-0525. Carcross Tagish Renewable Resources Council

Check out what one of our wonderful members and long-time, active LMCA volunteer, Christel Percival, has been working on with the "Pioneer Women of the Yukon": The "2021 TRAILBLAZERS OF THE YUKON" calendar which recognizes the many contributions made by Yukon pioneer women. Congratulations Christel! In a normal year, you would find Christel presenting the calendars at our annual Mount Lorne craft fair. This year they are being sold at Mac's Fireweed.

Some entertainment to remind everyone how great it is to have the facilities our community centre provides us with. https://www.youtube.com/watch

and here is our forest skating path in action ! thanks Andy !!!

LMCA is wishing you all a Happy New Year! Russ has been working hardenjoy our ski trails, the ice rink and our new Winter Active Land Skating Trail! Please share, keep your distance, and remember limit 30 people on the ice and 10 people in warm-up shed (mask required in warm-up shed). Also go check out the beautiful snow castle by the skateboard park, play in it and overall enjoy our outdoors. Thank you Marie-Claude for the beautiful photographs of our lit-up snow castle!!!!!

We have a couple spots left in our YukonLearn Computer Learning Sessions for Seniors in January. Interested? Let us know! Monday, Jan 4 at 1pm until 4pm (1 SPOT AVAILABLE) Monday, Jan 18 at 1pm until 4pm (2 SPOTS AVAILABLE)... Very limited space, registration required. We've been having great feedback from participants, learning sessions are free to seniors 55+ and run by amazing YukonLearn tutors. You can learn all about computers, tablets, smartphones, internet, email, social media digital pictures zoom....right here at your community centre! Bring your devices, if you like, and get one-on-one tutoring support. If you don't have a mobile device, don't worry, the Yukon Learn tutors will bring a variety of models to demonstrate. Please note that Covid Health measures are in place.

High Five to Jennifershe has been an outstanding volunteer here at the Mount Lorne Community Centre for the past 7 years. You can find her at most of our youth events, at the market, in the community garden, in the community kitchen or outside shovelling snow and moving firewood with her children. Her family's latest project: the amazing snow castle which everyone just LOVES. Here is a BIG thank you, to you, Jennifer!!!!!!!

Light the night - Lantern walk at LMCC last night...wow..thanks to everyone for stopping by , making and bringing lanterns - and sharing while distancing ! Thanks Jesse for the great pictures ! And thanks to all our engaged youth doing all the work ! Jessica, Dylan, Joel, Willow, Lisa, Gregory , Ailie plus all the volunteers ! Danielle, Jennifer , Elena ! we might have just started a new tradition..a magical one !

Bring lanterns to our winter active land on Dec 28th and let's together, at a distance, light up the dark! The more lights the better! Decorate the snow castle or go on a lantern walk. Bubble-based outdoor eventdress warmly and physically distance. We’ll provide hot chocolate and hot dogs. (If it is -20C we will have to sadly cancel.) Let us know if you are coming so we can plan ahead!

short update- Office and centre are currently closed. We will be in for the Lantern Event on 28th only. Ski trails and ice rink are base maintained and open for drop in. Ice rink warm up is open - please adhere to our rules posted in warm up - 10 people in warm up only- 30 on ice- masks are mandatory in warm up area. We do not accept reservations at this time- please share. Ice rink will be used by our own event on 28th 5-7 pm and one event on Dec 30th - more info soon.

Thank you Mt. Lorne volunteers for being ready to respond to our community when in need.

There is a reason for our USE AT OWN RISK - signs ...all year round.. watch out for our latest visitor- who was in no way impressed by all these people yelling...not at all

look who just came by..checking out our garden...trying to eat our berry bushes !!!!!!

Our annual open house and sparkler event will NOT BE HAPPENING this year..sorry folks- hopefully next year again. We will be holding a smaller- family bubble based outdoor event ! Please get in touch with us if you are interested in attending so we can plan accordingly ! Happy Holidays - and safe ones - to all ! LMCA

Santa is coming to our youth kitchen ! and you can eat it too... Thanks to our youth chef Ailie ! send us your pictures of Santa pancakes !!

It is high time to thank Agnes who has been supplying our Seniors Wellness Café with her delicious baking. Today she had prepared chocolate spice cake and an assortment of the most tastiest holiday cookies. Thank you Agnes! We were grateful to warm up in the hall after our walk over coffee and treats, all thanks to your planning, your direction and implementation of health and safety recommendations.

Community-based fish and wildlife work plan developed for Carcross/Tagish Traditional Territory. The Hamlet of Mt. Lorne lies within this territory. The Government of Yukon, Carcross/Tagish First Nation and the Carcross/Tagish Renewable Resources Council set fish and wildlife management priorities for the next five years. https://yukon.ca//carcross-tagish-traditional-territory-co

Check out our beautiful trails! Freshly groomed.....Thank you Russ for all your hard work! There are caribou tracks along the trail and a curious moose was spotted this afternoon. Photos: Lisa

WE WANT YOUR PICTURES !! ICY - contest.. suncatchers, ice candles anyone ? any other icy ideas ? Send them in while we thibk about an icy reward .. and here is one more icy craft for the weekend- iced science anyone ?

more icy things to do !! anyone remember the isce bowling we did a couple years ago..in ice rink !! got some bowling pins out .and we had a blast ! so bring it one...

and there is more we want to add to the snow castle..for a winter light night..coming soon

Due to popular demand we have more YukonLearn computer tutoring sessions coming to Mount Lorne. 2 SPOTS AVAILABLE for Monday, Dec 21 at 1pmRegistration required. Learning sessions are free to seniors 55+ and run by amazing YukonLearn tutors. You can learn all about computers, tablets, smartphones, internet, email, social media digital pictures zoom....right here at your community centre! Bring your devices, if you like, and get one-on-one tutoring support. If you don't have... a mobile device, don't worry, the Yukon Learn tutors will bring a variety of models to demonstrate. Please note that Covid Health measures are in place. Interested? Let us know! Very limited space, registration required. If you don't want to come to the community centre in person, check out YukonLearn's regular ongoing weekly ONLINE LEARNING SESSIONS! Check out attached poster for times and days for those sessions to attend from the comfort of your home.

here is some homework...for these cold days ..create some.. and then come over and add them to our snow castle or our forest path ..fun for all.. coming next ICE CANDLE challenge

Mt. Lorne Transfer Station Holiday Hours https://mtlornetransferstation.com//mt-lorne-transfer-sta/

please be aware - slippery and extremely icy in LMCC parkinglot ! Ice rink is still closed- we will need to wait for freezing temperatures to do some repairs ! watch for updates !

Sit back and enjoy yourself and then think of how you can support your community in these COVID times. Support the people who volunteer in your community. https://youtu.be/m1yaTNWedzk

be aware and careful when you are out on ski trails next couple days - especially gusting winds ! and watch out for moose- caribou and wolf- we 've seen tracks of all over green and purple loop

should the weather forecast be true :) please stay off the ice for those two days ! we will remove nets and shut off lights- please help us to preserve the ice surface..till the temperatures drop again !

Stray dog in Old Bridge Rd Area on Annie Lake Rd. Its tracks are smaller than the ones from yesterdays so be careful!!

With the caribou arriving in the area, the wolves have now also arrived. Lots of fresh tracks in the Old Bridge Rd area last night sniffing around our dog trails, my chicken yard and even around my beehives. One even walked around a tree to avoid my game camera and then back on the trail once out of range. Watch your dogs!!

check out what's happening in our back meadow...the beginnings of our snow castle project..go and dream big..and bring a shovel :)

we have a few days to get organized and fully adopt it - so lets get started and practice right now ! LMCA

LMCA ice rink will be closed this Saturday for drop in due to a Celebration of Life in rink and warm up - please plan your skating visits around this time ! Please note - wearing Masks will now be required for ice rink warm up area ( not on ice ) as well as for LMCC indoor visits.

Recipe for November- from our youth chef Ailie..just the right treat for a cold winter day ..get baking !

Seniors Winter Wellness had a really nice afternoon yesterday. We have a few spots left: sign up for our weekly program for seniors (55+) between now and December 20. Great opportunity to connect with others in a safe way. If you are not too excited about nordic walking in the cold, join us inside for playing cards or dart instead. Or maybe you like to join in on doing a craft. Coffee/tea and sweets are served, some days with live entertainment.

Big THANK YOU to the RPAY lending library who has been supporting our winter activities for years. The first group of skiers had a great time today out on the trails, learning new skills and staying active on our ski trails. Thanks to Lisa and Willow, our youth leaders, who will come out every Saturday afternoon to coach young skiers. We are so happy that you are giving back to your community! Congratulations to Lisa for receiving her community coaching certificate, so proud of you. And thank you to Jen, who has been volunteering at LMCA skiing programs for years! If your family is interested in participating in our Saturday Family fun days, let us know.

We have dates now for when YukonLearn will come to the community centre!!! You can learn all about computers, tablets, smartphones, internet, email, social media digital pictures zoom....right here at your community centre! Learning sessions are free to seniors 55+ and run by amazing YukonLearn tutors. ... Interested? Let us know! Very limited space, registration required. You can sign up for one of both dates. Monday, Nov 30 at 1pm until 4pm Friday, Dec 4 at 1pm until 4pm Love zoom and like to access YukonLearn's regular weekly online learning session? Check out attached poster for times and days.

We are back! Thank you to Agnes and Russ who worked so hard to get water back into our community centre!!! Sign up for our weekly program for seniors (55+) between now and December 20. We have procedures and resources in place to offer you a safe and fun time together.

LMCA ice rink will open this weekend ! Now that our Zamboni is back to work ( water !! ) staff will finish flooding in next few days - Rink will be ready for skating Saturday ! Please note - due to covid safety guidelines we have strict user policies in place ! Check out our rules BEFORE ! you come out and skate. check in with us if you have questions or concerns !

In Mt. Lorne bears are a fairly common sight. We always hope they will not turn into a problem and Yukon Conservation Officer Services has given us many ideas on how to reduce the cause of that happening. But in Japan they have come up with a very unique solution. https://www.nytimes.com///japanese-monster-wolf-robot.html

more yoga with Jess ! sign up now ! 3 seats open

we are creating a Winter Active Land all around LMCC- check out all our outdoor drop in activities for the whole family.. find regular updates here. If you have another great idea on how to have outside fun ..talk to us and let's make it happen ! And join us as a member - membership drive is on - $ 40.00 for a family for all we do..check our website for online sign up

Look who we saw at the community centre this afternoon! The MLVFD helping out again with watering the ice rink and creating our Winter Wonderland "offroad" skating trails! Thank you!!!!!!!!