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Friday, February 21, 2014
Internet goes down
Northwestel's Internet and cable home phone services were interrupted for a good part of the afternoon yesterday in Yellowknife.
The Internet went down at 1:20 p.m. and did not come back up until just after 3 p.m. The outage was limited to the Yellowknife area, according to the company.
Sunny Patch, spokesperson for Northwestel, said two pieces of equipment in Yellowknife caused the outage when they stopped communicating with each other.
She said technicians worked on the problem throughout the afternoon to restore services.
- Daniel Campbell
Highway enforcement blitz
A number of enforcement agencies took to the new Ingraham Trail bypass road yesterday afternoon - as part of a compliance blitz - at the five kilometre mark of the highway, just past the Baker Creek Bridge.
The Department of Transportation's transport compliance section headed up the effort, with assistance from Environment and Natural Resources, Transport Canada, Environment Canada, Municipal Enforcement, the RCMP and Alberta's commercial vehicle enforcement.
-Daniel Campbell
Coldest Night of the Year
A group of Yellowknifers including Mayor Mark Heyck will be walking to raise money for the Salvation Army as part of the Coldest Night of The Year this Saturday evening.
The walk will be taking place simultaneously across 64 cities in Canada and seeks to raise money for charities that serve those who are hungry, homeless or in need of assistance.
A total of 18 teams and 91 individuals are signed up for the 5km walk, which will depart from the Salvation Army at 5 p.m. on Saturdayyk.
Donations can be made online ahead of the walk.
- Cody Punter
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Information sought in homicide
The RCMP are looking for any more information members of the public might have about the homicide in Fort Simpson.
The death of Billy Cholo, who was found during a community search on Jan. 9, was ruled as a homicide following a post mortem examination. The RCMP released an update on Feb. 13, stating that their investigation is still ongoing.
People with additional information can contact the Fort Simpson RCMP or Crimestoppers.
Proposal for curling rink
The Fort Simpson Curling Club is looking for the village's support for a project.
The club is hoping to replace the sand in the curling rink with a concrete surface. Roger Pilling, the project's co-ordinator, attended the Fort Simpson village council meeting on Feb. 3 to speak about the plans.
The club is currently doing a feasibility study, including getting a price quote for the work. The club has at least $30,000 for the project and hopes that the village will be able to assist, Pilling said.
The concrete surface would fix the current problem with the curling ice, which is heaving more every year because of moisture below the sand surface. It would also make the space more useable during the rest of the year, he said.
The club will need the village's permission before proceeding with the project because the facility belongs to them, said Pilling.
Assembly returns to Kakisa
Dehcho First Nations has announced the host community for this year's annual assembly.
The assembly will be returning to Kakisa. It will be the first time the event has been held there in approximately six years.
The assembly will take place during the last week of June.
Society confirms goals
The Fort Simpson Historical Society held its annual general meeting on Feb. 11.
Incumbent Martina Norwegian was acclaimed as the society's president. She was joined on the executive by Bernice Hardisty-Isaiah as the secretary and Renalyn Pascua-Matte as the treasurer.
The approximately 21 people at the meeting also voted to adopt the society's strategic plan that lays out a number of goals including the construction of the Heritage Centre, a project the society took over from the now defunct Heritage Centre Society.
Krizan jailed again
A former Inuvik veterinarian is in jail again after being arrested shortly after being released from serving his last sentence.
Peter Krizan, 45, was arrested on Feb. 11 for allegedly assaulting a woman and breaching his probation.
In January, Krizan was sentenced to five months in jail for assaulting an RCMP officer and resisting arrest, but his sentence was reduced by nearly four months because of time he'd served awaiting his trial.
At a bail hearing on Feb. 13, Krizan agreed to be held in custody while he awaits his next court appearance.
New play group starts
Parents looking for a chance to spend some play time with their children should check out the Children First Centre.
The Inuvik Community Play Group has begun offering session every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the centre's gymnasium.
The program is free and is open to anyone with children up to six years old. Adults must attend with their children.
Sports gala coming
East Three Secondary School is preparing for its first Sports Gala on March 8.
Proceeds from the party will go to help pay for the school's gym teams to travel to Yellowknife for the territorial basketball championships.
The event will feature dinner, an auction and a dance, and will be held at the McInnes Branch 200 of the Royal Canadian Legion.
MLA against Peel plan
Mackenzie Delta MLA Frederick Blake Jr. wants to know what the territorial government is going to do to fight the Yukon government's decision to approve its Peel Watershed Land Use Plan.
"I can't sit back and not voice my disappointment in the Yukon government and its lack of understanding for the people who live in and near the Peel watershed and all those who are affected downstream," said Blake.
Blake was speaking on behalf of residents from Fort McPherson, Aklavik and Inuvik who fear they will be affected by the Yukon government's recent announcement that it will protect 21 per cent of the watershed.
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