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News Briefs: Friday, February 10, 2012
Charges laid in Old Town break and enter
The suspect apprehended inside an Old Town home where a break and enter occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 7 has been formally charged with the crime.
Yellowknife resident Stuart Komak, 22, is facing a break and enter charge in relation to the case, Const. Kathy Law confirmed.
Komak has been jailed and is scheduled to appear in territorial court on Feb. 14.
- Laura Busch
Bowling buddies
Special Olympics athletes will be facing off against uniformed law enforcement officers in a bowling challenge next Wednesday.
The purpose of the friendly frames is to raise funds for the Special Olympics, but it will also serve as an opportunity for the athletes and members of the Northwest Territories Law Enforcement Torch Run to get to know each other.
All funds raised by the Torch Run team go towards development, training and travel for about 40 Special Olympians in the NWT.
The challenge will take place at the Kingpin Bowling Alley from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Laura Busch
Cabin Fever deadline draws near
Musicians wanting to perform in the Cabin Fever Festival have until Wednesday to submit their applications to Music NWT.
New to the festival this year is the inclusion of the top three performers from the SideDoor's X-Factor competition. Also confirmed in the lineup is Steve Smith and his new band Maritime Kitchen Band.
Applications are available on the Music NWT website. The Cabin Fever Festival will be held at the Top Knight March 3 and 4.
- Kevin Allerston
Volunteers needed at city hall
Interested Yellowknife residents are invited to apply to fill a vacant seat on the City of Yellowknife board of revision, which is scheduled to hear property assessment appeals on April 4 and 5.
Citizens with experience related to property assessment and how to conduct a hearing are especially encouraged to apply by today's deadline.
For more information, consult the city's website or contact the city clerk's office.
- NNSL staff
News Briefs: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Budget approved
The Village of Fort Simpson has passed its new capital budget.
Councillors approved $2,742,985 in spending for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, during a meeting on Feb. 6. The inclusion of $700,000 for the new swimming pool is one of the projects the council is excited about, said Mayor Sean Whelly.
The amount is expected to be enough to complete the pool and have it ready for use by the summer of 2013. In the budget, $60,000 has also been set aside to upgrade the current pool so it can be used for a further year.
Whelly said he's also pleased with the $500,000 budgeted for road construction and resurfacing. If there is a contractor in the area doing chipsealing, the village hopes to hire them, saving mobilization costs, to chipseal some of the remaining gravel roads in the village.
The village is planning to hold a public meeting to discuss the capital budget with residents.
District Education Authority elected
Five people have been elected to the Fort Providence District Education Authority (DEA).
The election for the five seats was held on Jan. 31. Thirteen candidates put their names forward for consideration.
The elected candidates include Shauna Clarke-Canadien, 55 votes, Albertine Nadli, 43 votes, Jessica Field, 38 votes, Violet Landry, 37 votes and Lorna Antoine, 33 votes.
Cadets compete in Whitehorse
Six members of the 2860 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps of Fort Simpson will be competing in Whitehorse over the weekend.
The cadets are participating in the Northern Region Biathlon Championship. The three senior members of the team, Ernest Tsetso, Michael Gast and Nathaniel Tsetso, will be competing in the championship on Grey Mountain from Feb. 9 to 13.
The three junior members of the team, Jordanna Snider, Rebekah Isaiah and Janelle Bruneau, will participate in a skills development camp. Cadet Jennifer Gast is also going to the championship to work as a staff member for the event.
Ranger training in Fort Providence
The Fort Providence Canadian Ranger Patrol Group is participating in two weeks of training.
The annual training, which started on Feb. 6, includes classroom theory on topics such as search and rescue, first aid and weapons safety. There will also be an on the land component and a rifle competition.
The training will conclude with a parade and the presentation of the top marksmanship award.
Uummarmiut classes
The Inuvik Community Corporation (ICC) is running Uummarmiut language classes.
The language classes are open to anyone who would like to join. The classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Midnight Sun Recreation Complex upstairs in the Sun Dog room and are designed for those who are committed to learning and reviving their language, according to Delores Harley, Brighter Futures program co-ordinator with ICC.
The instructors are Lillian Elias and Sandra Ipana and the classes will run until March.
Young musician shines
Jan Lisiecki, a Calgary-born pianist, will bring the melodies of chamber music to the Igloo Church on Monday night. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the door, on the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) website or by phoning the NACC box office in Yellowknife.
Lisiecki, 16, is an award-winning classical musician who has played all over the world to audiences of more than 100,000 people, which have included Queen Elizabeth II and revelers on Parliament Hill during Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa.
Art in the park
Parks Canada is now accepting applications for Art in the Park: Ivvavik.
The 2012 program will take place from June 15 to 23. Artists will fly from Inuvik to Sheep Creek Station, in the heart of Ivvavik National Park.
The purpose of the program is to help Canadians develop a stronger sense of connection to Ivvavik National Park. Applications will be evaluated on the artists' past successes and future potential for reaching a broad Canadian audience. This program is open to professional and aspiring artists. All forms of artistic media are accepted, including traditional Northern arts and crafts. The application deadline is Feb. 20.
Time for a ski
The Inuvik Ski Club is offering its Chix on Stix program this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The program offers a chance for girls and women of all ages and abilities to get out on the trails with their skis or skis borrowed from the club.
Family Day at the club is held Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. and there is Adult Social Ski on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. The Top of the World Loppet is set for Saturday, April 7. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to contact the Inuvik Ski Club.
Skiers should also record their skis between Feb. 6 and 12 in the club's guest book for NWT Ski Days. Ski North is conducting its annual ski census to establish data on the state of skiing in the NWT.
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