My grandfather was one of the miners. He said that a wire rope was put in the Yukon river in the autumn before the river froze, the other end was fastened to a bell on top of a post in the town. When the ice thawed the bell would strart to ring. The miners had a sweep stake on the time when the bell would start ringing, the winner could win many thousands of dollars.
Thanks for sharing yet another great story about this part of Canada. There are so many stroies, we left many behind that didn't get in the video.
trainclaude 1 month ago
My grandfather was one of the miners. He said that a wire rope was put in the Yukon river in the autumn before the river froze, the other end was fastened to a bell on top of a post in the town. When the ice thawed the bell would strart to ring. The miners had a sweep stake on the time when the bell would start ringing, the winner could win many thousands of dollars.
dmjones100 1 month ago
You are quite welcome. Glad you got your homework done and learned a little something interesting about Yukon. Tell your friends to watch it. Thanks.
trainclaude 9 months ago
Thanks! I never would have finished my homework without this!! :)
Thighanizer429 9 months ago