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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Tender for Day Shelter
The Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority put out a request for proposal Monday for a new day shelter.
The idea is to provide on-site support services for the winter season from October to April during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m, and the summer from May to September during the hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The deadline to apply is Aug. 13 at 3 p.m.
Those interested in running such an operation are invited to an information meeting at the YHSSA Goga Cho building on 47 Street, July 29 at 4 p.m.
- Simon Whitehouse
National Drowning Prevention Week
NWT residents and tourists are encouraged to be "water smart" at all times while enjoying activities in, on or around rivers, lakes and oceans.
In a news release, Health Minister Glen Abernethy said he recognizes there has been some decrease in the number of water-related fatalities in the NWT, but he said there must be greater awareness for measures that can prevent drownings.
The GNWT said the number of water-related fatalities fell from 12.1 per 100,000 people in 2002-2007 to 6.9 per 100,000 in 2007-2011.
However, that is still higher than the national average.
- John McFadden
Help provided for those trying to butt out
People who are trying to help people to give up tobacco are getting some extra help this week.
NWT Quitline care coaches will be meeting with NWT health care providers as well as health and wellness staff in Yellowknife and across the territory this week.
The care coaches will be sharing information on the quitline as well as practical tips on how to live tobacco-free.
The NWT Quitline number is at 1-866-286-5099.
- John McFadden
Landscape and Gardening Competition
The deadline for the city's Landscape and Gardening Competition passed and the city is reporting a major increase in participation.
Events co-ordinator Sandra Nielson says that at 30, there are almost twice as many entries as last year.
The competition is set to run from July 22 to 24
Results are expected before Friday, said Nielson. Six categories will be judged and they will include residential landscaping, vegetable gardens, flower gardens, specialized gardens, greenhouses and lawns.
Prizes will include certificates for Arctic Farmer Nursery and Ptarmy toys from Janet Pacey of Signs.
- Simon Whitehouse
RBC donates $50,000 to college
Rankin Inlet
Delegates from RBC Royal Bank's corporate office were in Rankin Inlet July 17 to present a $50,000 cheque to the Nunavut Arctic College campus.
The donation was the last instalment of a three-year contribution of $150,000 to the college to go toward its accounting degree.
"RBC has supported Nunavut Arctic College for the past three years," said Jeff Fowler, regional vice-president for RBC's banks in the North.
"It goes toward their accounting program and creates opportunities for jobs in accounting."
"There are more than 100 positions in the territorial government alone that deal with accounting which the students in this program will be qualified for," said Michael Shouldice, president of the college.
"Luckily, this coincided with some of our senior staff so the timing was great to present them with the cheque today," said Stan Anderson, branch manager for the bank in Rankin Inlet.
"We do a lot of other things with the college too. We visit them throughout the year whether with incoming students to talk about banking or business management class about different things. We have a lot of interaction with them."
Wanting more whales
Kivalliq
The federal minister for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is considering an April 28 request from the Kivalliq Wildlife Board to increase the bowhead whale harvest to two whales annually from one whale. In a request to the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, the Kivalliq board implied that having a one-whale limit in a region with seven communities isn't enough. The quota for a bowhead whale for 2014 was given to Chesterfield Inlet, but the board said it wants to allow Coral Harbour hunters to catch a whale too.
"It would greatly benefit the Kivalliq region, and the muktuk from the bowhead(s) would be distributed amongst the communities to ensure all beneficiaries carry on the traditional diet of consuming bowhead muktuk, which is now considered a rare delicacy," wrote Ross Tatty, chair of the Kivalliq board, in the submission. Parties interested in the request can make bilingual written submissions until Aug. 15, and then the board will make its recommendation to the federal government.
KIA president's scholarship application time open
Kivalliq
The Kivalliq Inuit Association is accepting applications for its annual KIA President's Scholarship.
Applicants have to reside in the Kivalliq region, be a beneficiary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and be enrolled in or accepted into a full-time university or college degree program. They must also be considered full-time students and have a full course load.
The application deadline is Sept. 1, and they can be submitted to the association's office in Rankin Inlet.
Other scholarship opportunities through the association include the Ukkusiksalik National Park Scholarship Trust for students interested in traditional ecological knowledge, archaeology and other subjects, and the Meadowbank Project Scholarship Fund, for students enrolled in a mine-related field of study.
Deadlines for those scholarships are also Sept. 1.
Canada World Youth still looking for host families
Rankin Inlet
Canada World Youth continues to look for host families in Rankin Inlet for its group of ambassador youth volunteers coming from Peru.
The group will be in the Rankin Inlet from Aug. 20 to Oct. 8 learning about the Kivalliq land and culture, and helping out with community events.
Host families only need to have a spare bedroom in order to host the volunteers and receive a $400 weekly allowance to cover the costs of hosting one of the individuals.
Those interested can get a hold of Ivan Arturo, the program supervisor for Canada World Youth in Rankin Inlet, to learn about becoming a host family.
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