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News Briefs: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Man charged after stabbing
A 24-year-old Yellowknife man was taken to hospital following an apparent stabbing Thursday morning. RCMP were called to a residence in Sissons Court at 9:30 a.m., where they found the man bleeding "from what appeared to be stab wounds to various parts of his body," according to an RCMP news release.
The victim was transported to Stanton Territorial Hospital but there is no word on his condition, said RCMP Const. Amanda McGillivray. Police said the victim and an acquaintance got into an argument that escalated into a stabbing. Joshua Moore, also 24, of Yellowknife has been charged with aggravated assault and appeared in territorial court Thursday and Friday. Crown prosecutor Mathew Johnson said the case had been put over to Monday morning.
- Galit Rodan
Beware of ice holes
The Long John Jamboree is preparing for its ice-carving competition by cutting large ice blocks from the northeastern area of Yellowknife Bay. The harvest is scheduled to start Saturday. Organizers will be placing fencing, berms and markers around the gap. Residents are advised to avoid the area because there will be heavy machinery and large vehicles required to cut, remove and transport the large blocks of ice.
- Lyndsay Herman
Social issues advisers wanted
The City of Yellowknife is looking for residents to participate in its Social Issues Committee, the goal of which is to advise governments and others on social issues in Yellowknife. Those interested should apply to the city clerk, or on the city's website by Friday.
- Laura Busch
Rendez-vous on Yellowknife Bay
Community organizations are celebrating the Rendez-vous de la francophonie, which began Monday and runs until March 23. L'Association franco-tenois is hosting a screening of the film Esprits de Famille tomorrow evening at the Yellowknife Public Library beginning at 7 p.m.
- Kevin Allerston
Arena grand opening
Coral Harbour - A number of dignitaries were on hand to help Coral Harbour celebrate the grand opening of its newlyrenovated arena earlier this month.
Reports out of Coral indicate the $2.05 million worth of renovations have greatly improved the arena.
The first major event to be held in the renovated arena was the Joseph Natakok Memorial senior men's hockey tournament. The arena will host a territorywide bantam event on the final weekend of March.
Double hockey gold
Rankin Inlet - Rankin hockey teams brought home a pair of gold medals earlier this month.
Rankin's M&T Enterprises team defeated the Coral Harbour Islanders 32 to capture the Joseph Natakok Memorial senior men's title in Coral, while the Rankin Rock peewees, coached by Donald Clark, struck gold at a AA event in Winnipeg, Man.
Dump fire in Rankin Inlet
Rankin Inlet - Members of the Rankin Inlet Fire Department smothered a dump fire by using bulldozers and frontend loaders to dump mounds of snow over the burning areas.
The fire was reported at about 1:30 p.m. on March 7, but local firefighters could not extinguish the blaze with hoses despite their best efforts.
The heavy machinery was called in the next day to take care of the problem.
Luckily for local residents the wind was blowing away from the community while the fire was burning, keeping the smoke from enveloping the town.
The local detachment of the RCMP is investigating the cause of the fire and is asking local residents to come forward with any information they may have on the incident.
Dog derby time
Kivalliq - The annual Kivalliq 250 Sled Dog Derby is set to get underway on April 5.
The 2012 derby will begin in Rankin Inlet, with mushers racing to Whale Cove and then on to Arviat.
The top 13 racers in the threeday event will receive cash prizes, with first place being worth $8,000, second $6,000 and third $4,000.
Those looking for more information, or able to make a donation or volunteer to help with the event, may call Harry Towtongie or Silu PanniuqConnelly in Rankin or Kukik Baker in Arviat.
Chamber to meet
Kivalliq - The Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual general meeting (AGM) this coming week at the Siniktarvik Hotel in Rankin Inlet from March 1921.
The event will begin on March 19 with a licensed meet and greet, followed on March 20 by various speeches from the mining sector, government officials and the airline industry.
The Chamber's AGM meeting will be held March 21.
School on hold
Repulse Bay - The community of Repulse Bay won't see construction begin on a new school for at least another year.
The delay came about as a result of the Department of Education having to cut costs for the 20122013 fiscal year, but Education Minister Eva Aariak indicated in the Nunavut legislature that the school will be included in the capital plan for 201314.
Two portable classrooms will be added to Tusarvik School to accommodate the students until the new school is constructed.
Repulse has seen its population increase by about 26 per cent in the past six years.
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