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News Briefs: Friday, February 22, 2013
SAO candidates narrowed down
Members of the city's hiring committee working to fill the vacant roll of senior administrative officer narrowed the candidate list to five after last Friday's application deadline. According to city councillor Linda Bussey, there were more than 30 applicants, which meant the city received more than the 27 applicants in 2010 when Bob Long was hired.
After the candidates are interviewed individually, each one is expected to make a presentation before council. It is expected these presentations will take place in-camera sometime in the near future, before council makes a final decision. The committee aims to hire someone by the end of March.
- Simon Whitehouse
Milestone anniversary celebrated
The NWT Seniors' Society is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Baker Centre on Tuesday.
Starting at 6 p.m., there will be speeches, a meal and presentations highlighting the history of the society.
The invitation-only event is to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of the society over its three decades, said executive director Barb Hood.
- Danielle Sachs
Virtual Trudeau visits
Two of the federal Liberal leadership candidates are scheduled to interact with Yellowknife party members online via a Skype call tomorrow. Justin Trudeau and Joyce Murray will be answering questions from members of the Western Arctic Liberal Association at the group's annual general meeting on Saturday.
Anyone who is not currently a member of another political party and shares Liberal values is welcome to sign up as a member at the meeting, according to acting association president Kieron Testart.
The event begins 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Copper Room at the Yellowknife Inn.
- Danielle Sachs
Dragon attack
All-ages auditions for the CBC reality TV series Dragons' Den are scheduled from noon until 4 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Yellowknife Inn.
The show places entrepreneurs in front of a panel of business owners for a chance to pitch their money-making idea.
- Danielle Sachs
News Briefs: Thursday, February 21, 2013
Fatal highway collision on Highway 3
A fatal collision between semi-trailer trucks closed Highway 3 between Fort Providence and Behchoko on Feb. 19.
Two people were killed and another was taken to Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife. The police did not reveal the identities of the deceased prior to press deadline.
The Department of Transportation closed the route during mid-morning on Tuesday at the request of the RCMP so the police could conduct an investigation into the collision.
The accident occurred approximately 80 km north of Fort Providence.
The highway was expected to remained closed until sometime on Feb. 20. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to phone the Fort Providence RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Diamond Jubilee medals awarded
Three Fort Providence residents were honored with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals on Feb. 18.
Deh Cho MLA Michael Nadli presented the medals to Samuel Gargan, Johnny Landry and Margaret Thom during a ceremony held at Deh Gah School. Gargan was honoured for his work as a politician, Landry as a Dene musician and Thom as an educator and counsellor.
Wise Woman named
The recipients of this year's Wise Woman Awards have been announced.
The Deh Cho recipient is Margaret Ann Landry of Fort Providence. The Status of Women Council of the NWT has been giving the awards out annually to one woman in each of the five regions of the NWT since 1992.
The recipients are role models who demonstrate wisdom, perseverance and dedication.
The awards will be presented on March 8 during the "bread and roses" luncheon in Yellowknife.
Electoral boundaries commission meets
The Electoral Boundaries Commission will be holding a public hearing in Fort Simpson next week.
The hearing, which will take place on Feb. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the recreation centre, is designed to gather public input on the three proposed electoral boundaries options the commission outlined in its interim report.
None of the options proposes to change the boundaries for the Nahendeh electoral district. However, one option would have the Deh Cho riding merged with communities in the Tlicho and South Slave.
Truth and reconciliation in art
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is calling for artists to submit works that relate to experiences at, or the legacy of, residential schools
The artwork can be related to direct experience or that relate to the impact of those experiences on former students, parents, future generations, communities, and on relationships within families and between communities.
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 31.
Weather closes down highway
Anyone expecting deliveries via the Dempster Highway Feb. 18 was disappointed.
While the weather wasn't bad in Inuvik despite a moderate wind, the highway was closed in the morning further south, from Fort McPherson to Eagle Plains in the Yukon.
More money for Children's First
The federal government announced a $500,000 cash injection for the Children's First Centre earlier this week.
The Children's First Centre combines four early childhood centres in Inuvik, and can provide childcare for 120 children.
Children First Society chair Melinda Gillis thanked the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and its minister, Leona Aglukkaq, who was in Inuvik Feb. 19 to make the announcement of the funding.
"We are all making an investment in the future success of our kids," said Gillis.
Hockey abounds
It's the second consecutive overdose weekend for Inuvik's hockey fans.
The annual Gwich'in junior hockey tournament begins Feb. 28 and runs until March 3.
The competition is open for players aged 7 to 17 years.
Inuvik travels to Hay River
The Inuvik Delta Stars are travelling to Hay River for two games at the Don Stewart Recreation Centre arena in Northern Hockey Challenge action Feb. 22 and 23.
Inuvik last played Feb. 2 in Yellowknife and currently sits in third place in the Western Division with a record of one win and three losses. Elton Ruben and Mickey Ipana are the team's top scorers with five points each after four games.
The team's next home game at the Midnight Sun Complex is March 8 at 7:30 p.m. against the Yellowknife First Air Flyers.
– NNSL staff
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