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Group in West Dawson, Yukon, seeks association status to support grassroots emergency services
Group in West Dawson, Yukon, seeks association status to support grassroots emergency services

CBC

time6 days ago

  • Health
  • CBC

Group in West Dawson, Yukon, seeks association status to support grassroots emergency services

A grassroots group that provides emergency medical support to people living near Dawson City, Yukon, says it's applying for official association status with the Yukon government so it can get resources more easily. During the summer months a ferry can bring ambulances to the subdivisions of West Dawson and Sunnydale. But when the river is freezing and breaking up, ambulances can't get there. Darker days also make medevac flights more challenging. David Curtis, a spokesperson for the unnamed group, said there have been times when members have had to transport individuals across the river by snowmobile because the river wasn't fully frozen. They also tend to wounds, fractures, or any other calls they have capacity to handle. Curtis said they need more resources for when they're the first to respond to emergencies. "We're not acting in an official capacity that way," Curtis said. "We're acting as Good Samaritans. We've been doing this sort of ad hoc and it's been going good but we could do a lot better job." Defibrillators, spine boards and medical kits Curtis said the group has submitted its application for association status to Yukon's Department of Community Services and he hopes to hear back soon. While he waits for that – he said he's been talking with Yukon's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to see how it can support them ahead of this year's freeze up. Curtis said they're in preliminary discussions with Yukon EMS about getting an additional defibrillator and pads, as well as a spine board and medical kits. He said Yukon EMS "expressed very clearly" that it wasn't in the position to give his group expensive equipment just because he thinks they need it. "They need to have a more official knowledge too that the equipment will be maintained, and supplies are going to be kept up and up to date, and everything is looked after properly." Curtis is hoping to receive the designation and equipment before this year's freeze up. Ryan Soucy, the acting chief of Yukon's EMS, confirmed his department was in preliminary discussions with Curtis – but without being a recognized society or association, he said there's a lot of red tape to go through before the department can give Curtis the support he and his group are hoping for. "If you look at the Canadian Ski Patrol society you know we're able to work with them," Soucy said. "They're providing care at Mount Sima as well as the trails of Mount Mac. So we can actually work with them a bit more other than just general public." Soucy said it is encouraging to see members of the public take interest in helping provide care for their neighbours and said volunteering with Yukon EMS could open the doors to training opportunities to better serve their community.

How to make the most of summer even when you're stuck at home
How to make the most of summer even when you're stuck at home

National Post

time6 days ago

  • National Post

How to make the most of summer even when you're stuck at home

Article content With schedule changes, extended daylight hours and warmer weather, summer feels different than the rest of the year. Our minds naturally drift to sandy beaches and mountain getaways, but what if you can't get away? Here's how to make the most of your summer, even if you're stuck at home. Article content How we experience life is mostly in our minds, says Catherine Roscoe Barr, a neuroscience-based wellness coach and bestselling author of Feel Better Now. Article content Article content Article content For an easy way to tap into the same feelings we experience on vacation, Roscoe Barr recommends purposefully incorporating micro-moments of joy into your daily routine. These micro-moments are different for everybody, and you can discover yours by thinking about what makes a great summer for you. Article content I was surprised to discover that my list, which included outdoor swimming, walking to get ice cream, juicy reads on a sun lounger and patio dining, didn't require hopping on a plane or dipping into my savings account. Article content 'Life can feel rich without it costing a lot,' says Roscoe Barr. 'It's about finding the rituals that make us feel rich in experience and creating space to savour those things. Try applying that concept to your summer.' Article content Act like a tourist at home Article content Living in Dawson City, Yukon, Lee Manning knows a little something about making the most of fleeting summer days. The co-owner of Dawson Lodge and Yukon Spa recommends we adopt the same mentality at home as we do when we're on vacation. That includes spending some time hitting up your region's best attractions and natural wonders. Article content 'Our peripheral vision doesn't always look locally. But if you had out of town guests visiting, you'd do a bit of research,' he notes. Article content And if you're intrigued by the prospect of outdoor adventure, there's an added benefit when trying it out locally. Article content 'You have a safety net where you live,' notes Manning. 'You know the EMS system and you have provincial health benefits in the event something goes wrong, unlike in a foreign country.' Article content Determined to stretch out of his comfort zone, Manning went whitewater rafting for the first time. Despite the cold water, he loved the experience. Buoyed by this success, he tried line dancing and found he enjoyed that as well. Article content Stay present and reflect Article content Being mindful and present is key to making the most out of our experiences, concurs Roscoe Barr. Article content 'When you're fully present in an experience, it feels so much more heightened. To get the most out of our time, we need to focus, slow down and savour. When we're on our phone, we're not paying attention to the food or how the sunlight feels on our face,' she says.

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