Wesley David Ballentine

Wesley David Ballentine

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Wesley David Ballentine was Ione Christensen's great-grandfather, who brought a sourdough starter with him during the Klondike gold rush in 1897, symbolizing the pioneering spirit of Yukon settlers. His legacy lives on through the family recipe that has become a cherished part of Yukon's culinary history.

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Ione Christensen's great-grandfather, Wesley David Ballentine, stowed the sourdough starter in a flour sack during the gold rush.

Ione Christensen, first female Whitehorse mayor and former senator, dies at 91
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-17
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