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Friday, April 10, 2015
MLA charged with assault gets bail
Deh Cho MLA Michael Nadli, who is charged with assault causing bodily harm, has been granted bail. Nadli, 50, had been in custody since his arrest April 5 in Fort Providence where the offence is alleged to have occurred.
Justice of the Peace Kevin Dennis imposed a number of conditions, including that Nadli have no contact with the victim and that he live at his residence in Yellowknife. Nadli can go to Fort Providence but must inform the RCMP and his bail supervisor beforehand. Nadli is back in court April 21.
-John McFadden
Food delivery driver robbed
RCMP is investigating after a food delivery driver was robbed outside an apartment building on Lanky Court early Wednesday morning. In a new release, police stated that at around 12:25 a.m. the driver was waiting to gain entry to the building when he was pushed and held down by two males who stole personal items from him before fleeing on foot. Officers using a police dog were unable to locate the culprits.
- John McFadden
Arrest made in theft of firearms
A man is charged with breaking and entering to steal a firearm after a burglary in the Range Lake area March 13. Brendan Paul, 18, of Yellowknife was arrested March 31.
An AR-15 rifle, and a .40 caliber Glock pistol have not been recovered, police stated. 2,000 rounds of ammunition was also stolen. Paul remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance.
- John McFadden
Cabinet minister tours JTFN
Julian Fantino, Canada's associate minister of National Defence, met with Mayor Mark Heyck and toured Joint Task Force North headquarters this week.
The trip took him further North to see Operation Nunalivut, a high Arctic military exercise and to visit the ice dive site of the HMS Erebus according to a press release from National Defence.
- Shane Magee
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Council enquires about devolution
Officials with the territorial government were in Fort Providence on April 8 to discuss the possibility of the Deh Gah Got'ie Koe First Nation signing on to devolution.
Shaun Dean, spokesperson for cabinet and the premier, said a meeting was requested by the band council to discuss the possibility of signing on to devolution and abandoning the Dehcho Process.
If it goes well, Dean said a public meeting with Premier Bob McLeod may be scheduled in the near future.
Grand Chief Herb Norwegian and representatives from the Dehcho First Nation were in the hamlet April 7 for a public meeting on the current status of the Dehcho Process with community members and leadership.
Ice road closed
The Trout Lake ice road closed at 10 a.m. March 31, nine days ahead of last year's closure date.
The winter road, connecting the community to Highway 1 closed on April 9 last year due to warm temperatures.
And despite the warmer-than-usual temperatures for this time of year in the Fort Simpson area, the Liard River ice crossing remains open to all vehicles over 64,000 kg.
The average closing date historically for all traffic is April 21, so residents should be aware that this date is fast approaching and to check the Department of Transportation website for regular updates on weight levels and potential closure dates.
The Nahanni Butte ice crossing is open as of April 7 to traffic weighing less than 40,000 kilograms.
Public input sought on fracking
The territorial government is seeking input on its recently-released proposed fracking regulations.
The new regulations set out the filing requirements for companies planning hydraulic fracturing operations in the NWT, including additional baseline surface and groundwater information, public disclosure, air quality and enhanced reporting.
David Ramsay, minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, said the government is committed to improving the regulatory system to reflect Northern priorities and provide greater certainty to industry.
The GNWT has launched a period of public engagement and discussion on the proposed regulations to allow NWT residents to learn more about the intended changes and to ensure that they reflect northern views and priorities.
Officials will visit nine NWT communities in the next three months.
Review board meetings set
The Environmental Impact Review Board members and staff are set to host updates on the proposal to drill for oil in the Beaufort Sea this month.
The review board plans to visit the six communities of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region this month, said spokesperson Dez Loreen in a news release.
The board members will give presentations on the current review process and worst case scenario proceeding for the Beaufort Sea Exploration Joint Venture Drilling Program.
The board is scheduled to meet in Inuvik on April 14 at 6 p.m. at the Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre. Soup and bannock is to be served at 5:30 p.m.
Dempster Highway woes
While the Easter weekend weather in Inuvik was glorious, the weather continues to play havoc further south on the Dempster Highway this week.
After more than two weeks of intermittent closures, the highway was closed again over the long Easter weekend from Eagle Plains in the Yukon to Fort McPherson.
That left many people who had travelled for the long weekend unable to return to Inuvik, along with more disruptions to business and fuel deliveries.
The highway was closed again April 7 and 8 following blizzard forecasts in the area near the gorge and the Richardson Mountains.
Loppet set for weekend
The 47th annual Top of the World Loppet will be held April 12 at the Inuvik Ski Club.
The races have been a staple in town for years, and are one of the most northerly ski competitions held in the world.
The loppet is always held in April to take advantage of the most comfortable weather while still offering good snow conditions, organizers say.
There will be races for kids, followed by adult races of 2.2-, 5- and 10-km races.
Last year, avid skier Fraser Pierce duelled to an exciting photo-finish tie with new skier Kendall McDonald in a battle of technique and finesse over sheer strength and endurance.
Beadwork course offered
This is an offer some people won't be able to refuse.
Aurora College's Caribou Outreach Learning Centre is offering a three-day course on basic beadwork next week.
The class begins April 14 and continues until April 17.
It will teach some basic one-needle techniques, according to organizer Jennifer Rafferty.
The course is free, and all materials are provided.
Enrolment is limited to 10 people.
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