
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 91The Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-09-17





