Extreme risk of forest fire returns

The NWT Fire Danger Rating for the Yellowknife area is back to extreme, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources website.

The department recommends no open fires, but if a campfire is necessary for warmth, its users must make sure it is completely out after they are finished with it, as burning embers could ignite a wildfire. There are currently no forest fires in the North Slave region. There have been seven so far this season in the region and 22 in the NWT.

- Heather Lange

Hard partier to serve jail time

A 32-year-old Yk painter was sentenced to 15 days in jail, in territorial court on Thursday, for partying a bit too hard.

The man was charged with mischief on July 4, 2010 after Yellowknife RCMP were called to his Bigelow Crescent home twice, after a neighbour complained about a loud party.

Two months later on Sept. 4, the accused was among "numerous intoxicated people" outside The Raven Pub, interfering with an assault investigation, the court heard. An officer said he had to kick the man in the midsection and jump on his back so he could be handcuffed and charged with obstructing police.

The man blamed the "wrong crowd of people," partying, and drinking for his offences, and was sentenced to 15 days in jail for the obstruction charge and a $100 fine for the mischief.

- Thandiwe Vela

Rotary Lobsterfest

The Rotary Club of Yellowknife will host the Rotary Lobsterfest at the Rotary Park on School Draw Avenue on Saturday from 5 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at TD Canada Trust or from any Rotary Club member. The event will feature fresh maritime lobster flown in courtesy of First Air, and Flaherty's Wake will be providing music.

Students Against Drinking and Driving and the Interact Club of St. Patrick High School are providing drive-home limo service.

- Kevin Allerston

Philippine association AGM

The Philippine Cultural Association of Yellowknife will be holding its annual general meeting at the Fred Henne Territorial Park kitchen facility on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It's a potluck so guests are encouraged to bring a dish. The Pinoy Kids Got Talent contest and games will be happening as well.

- Heather Lange

Derby on the Island

Coral Harbour - The community of Coral Harbour had a strong turnout for its annual fishing derby this past month.

For the complete story on the Coral event, please see the June 15 edition of Kivalliq News.

High school awards

Rankin Inlet - Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik will be holding its annual student award ceremonies on the morning of June 17.

A number of guest presenters will be on hand for the event, including Rankin Inlet Mayor Pujjuut Kusugak who is scheduled to be the ceremony's master of ceremonies.

Prize winners

Arviat - Listed below are the top winners in the annual Arviat codfish derby this past month.

1. Geraldine Mamgark (63.5cm) $10,500
2. Janet Ishalook (63cm) Alumarine 16foot boat and $500
3. Elizabeth Alareak (62cm) $1,000
4. Andre Sinnisiak Jr. (59.6cm) $900
5. Judy Issakiark (59.4cm) $800
6. Frank Akkamuk (58cm) $700
7. Joanasie Nakoolak (57.9cm) $600
8. Keely Ishalook (57.7cm) $500
9. Alex Gibbons (57.5cm) $400
10. Nancy Alikaswa (57.2cm) $300

Prevention walk

Arviat - Cast members of The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note organized a walk against suicide in their community this past Sunday, June 5.

Discussions are also underway behind the scenes to try and secure funding to allow the John Arnalukjuak High School Drama Club to perform the play in at least one other Kivalliq community outside of Arviat.

Derby winners

Rankin Inlet - Listed below are the top prize winners in the trout and cod categories of the annual Rankin Inlet fishing derby held this past month.

Trout:
1. Patrick Bearsall ($6,000)
2. Kevin Subgut ($4,000)
3. Kelvin Nahagolik ($3,000)
4. John Stewart ($2,000)
5. Tony Wadland ($1,500)
6. Marlene Smutylo ($1,000)
7. Marlene Smutylo ($750)
8. Rolanda Innukshuk ($500)
9. Marlene Smutylo ($400)
10. Barney Tootoo ($300)
11. Corinne Pilakapsi ($300)

Kids:
1. Christa Nukapiak ($500)
2. Piqut Nukapiak ($250)
3. Brenda Tagalik (bike)

Codfish:
1. Jody Kusugak ($6,000)
2. Mary Jane Pissuk ($4,000)
3. John Papak ($3,000)
4. Dorothy Kaludjak
($2,000)
5. Kitty Pissuk ($1,500)
6. Jim Nuviyah ($1,000)
7. Noah Tiktak ($750)
8. Jessie Samok ($500)
9. Mary Kasadluak ($400)
10. Susan Manitok (300)

Kids:
1. Nadine Oolooyuk ($500)
2. Damian Innukshuk ($250)
3. Tatiana Taipana (bike)

Learning skills

Coral Harbour - A group of Coral Harbour youth were taken out on the land to fish char and learn traditional skills by experienced hunters earlier this month.

For the complete story on the Coral program, please see the June 15 edition of Kivalliq News.

Dare to say no

Rankin Inlet - A group of Grade 7 students at Simon Alaittuq School in Rankin Inlet completed their RCMPdelivered Drug

Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program this past week.

A number of program graduates were selected to read their essays on saying no to drugs and living a healthy lifestyle during the event.