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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Man accused of killing caught in drug raid
One person arrested during the Sept. 1 drug raids has since been transfered to Alberta to face murder charges. David Klassen, 26, was charged with second-degree murder in the April 6 shooting death of an Edmonton man. He has also been charged with unlawful use of a firearm, assault with a weapon and disguising his identity with the intent to commit a crime. His first scheduled court appearance was yesterday in Edmonton.
-James Goldie
Keyuajuk pleads not guilty
Jonah Keyuajuk, who was arrested less than 24 hours after being released from prison last month, appeared via live video feed in territorial criminal court Tuesday. Keyuajuk pleaded not guilty to all three charges of breaching court ordered conditions of his Aug. 28 release -breaking curfew, drinking alcohol and not keeping the peace. His next court appearance is set for Sept. 17.
-James Goldie
Phone connection problems under investigation
On Labour Day some Northwestel customers experienced issues calling from Yellowknife landlines to cellphones. Users were met with a recorded message stating that "all circuits to your pre-selected or dialed long-distance company networks are busy now."
The issue was first reported at around 3 p.m. and with service fully restored approximately six hours later.
-James Goldie
Rommel Silverio to run under IServeU platform
Rommel Silverio, a registered nurse at Stanton Territorial Hospital, declared his candidacy for the municipal election Tuesday under the IServeU platform.
Silverio said he wants to improve how people engage with the democratic process, make recreational facilities more accessible, work on long-term economic planning and improve public safety.
Silverio is the second declared IServeU candidate; Marie-Soleil Lacoursiere was the first.
IServeU attempts to allow everybody who wants to vote on an issue to do so through a website, and the candidate will be bound to vote that way.
The deadline to file papers for the municipal election is Sept. 21.
-Simon Whitehouse
Teamingup against bullying
Kivalliq/Nunavut
The North West Co. (NWC) teamedup with NHLer Eric Fehr to raise $5,000 in support of the Canadian Red Cross bullying-prevention programs.
The announcement was made this past week.
In late 2014, Fehr, a former Winnipeg Jet, partnered with NWC to help raise money and awareness for bullying prevention programs through the sale of the book, The Bulliest Dozer, which he coauthored.
The Bulliest Dozer is a children's book which teaches an antibullying message and encourages positive behaviour.
The book cost $10, with 100 per cent of the proceeds benefiting the Canadian Red Cross and its bullying prevention school programs.
Fehr personally donated an additional $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross.
Special wedding
Coral Harbour
If Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da wasn't playing at a wedding ceremony in Coral this past month, it should have been.
Desmond Matoo and Molly Okalik became man and wife on Aug. 5.
The happy bride and groom share the same first names as the two main characters in the famous number-one hit by the Beatles.
The joining of Molly and Desmond in Coral would have made the Fab Four proud.
Elders pass
Rankin Inlet
The community of Rankin Inlet was deeply saddened by the loss of two of its most beloved elders, Simon Twyee and Moses Aliyak, this past month.
Twyee was found on the land after an intense fiveday search. No foul play is suspected in his death.
Aliyak died of natural causes after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness.
Both men were avid hockey fans and could be seen in the Rankin Inlet Arena for almost every tournament and senior men's league game.
Trade show on the way
Rankin Inlet
The annual Kivalliq Trade Show returns to Rankin Inlet at the end of this month.
The show will be held in the community from Sept. 28 to 30.
The event, which continues to grow, features workshops, a stunning fashion show, arts and crafts and a strong youth component.
The weekend event provides Kivalliq businesspeople the opportunity to make new contacts, network services, and put a face to some of the people they deal with electronically or over the phone throughout the business year.
Volleyball season starts
Rankin Inlet
Girl's volleyball began in Rankin on Sept. 1.
Practices will be held at Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 5 p.m.
Female players aged 11 and older are welcome.
Run for Terry
Baker Lake
Students at Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School and Rachel Arngnammaktiq Elementary School took part in the annual Terry Fox run this past Friday, Sept. 4 in Baker Lake.
It was not known how much the students raised on the walk as of press time.
Suicide prevention
Baker Lake
Members of the Baker Lake Against Suicide Team (BLAST) are hosting a series of events in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow, Sept. 10.
BLAST members will hold a walk, provide refreshments, hold a candlelight vigil, release Chinese lanterns and sponsor entertainment by Sam Tutanuak of Rankin Inlet.
The activities get underway at the community hall beginning at 6 p.m.
On Sept. 11 and 12, BLAST will screen the film, SOL, by Arnait Productions to begin a dialogue on suicide.
Square dances are also planned for both nights.
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