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Friday, October 9, 2015
Break and enter in Grace Lake
An RCMP investigation is ongoing into a break and enter incident at a house in Grace Lake on Sept. 29. Const. Elenore Sturko said officers were called when two men were reportedly spotted on the property, one of whom entered the home. The intruders left when confronted by one of the home's occupants, said Sturko.. "There was evidence that an attempt to steal vehicles was carried out as well as the theft of some other items," said Sturko. The suspects have not been identified.
- James Goldie
Cabinet not in contempt
On Oct. 7, Jackie Jacobson, Speaker of the legislative assembly, announced his ruling on a "point of privilege" raised last month by Range Lake MLA Daryl Dolynny.
Dolynny had argued that in an early September announcement, the territorial government left the impression a decision was made to grant a nearly $30-million subsidy to the NWT Power Corporation without first allowing MLAs to debate and vote on the matter. Jacobson ruled the government had communicated that a subsidy would be included in a bill for the assembly's consideration, so it is not in contempt of the legislative assembly.
- James Goldie
Yk seniors society holding forum
The Yellowknife Seniors Society is hosting a council candidates forum at the Baker Community Centre - in the Avens Community for Seniors - starting at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, according to seniors society president Merlyn Williams. Mayoral candidates are scheduled to appear at another forum on the same night, Williams said, so only candidates for council have been invited.
- Evan Kiyoshi French
Bevington unveils NDP's Northern strategy
NWT MP Dennis Bevington, released his party's Northern strategy at his campaign office at Centre Square Mall on Tuesday. Bevington presented a number of campaign promises for the North which include a $200 million investment in roads, bridges and ports and $32 million over four years to go toward the expansion of the Northern Nutrition program to 50 communities, among others.
- Simon Whitehouse
Friday, October 9, 2015
Village wants Deneyoua Drive
Fort Simpson is sending a formal letter to the Department of Transportation asking that the department transfer responsibility for Deneyoua Drive from the territory to the village.
According to information presented to council on Sept. 21, the village will be asking to cost-share regular maintenance at a rate of 50 per cent with the Department of Transportation.
An e-mail between the village's senior administrative officer Beth Jumbo and the department states some residents have complained about the current condition of Deneyoua Drive, although the department said it had a grader out on the road.
The village received an update from the Department of Transportation on Sept. 29, stating that maintenance funding may not be available if the village were to take over ownership of the road.
Teen mourned in Fort Liard
Communities in the Deh Cho are mourning the sudden passing of a youth in Fort Liard.
RCMP stated in a news release that the youth's body was found near Riverview Road in Fort Liard. Police began an investigation the morning of Oct. 3.
At press time, a cause of death had not been determined.
The identity of the youth is not currently being released.
At present, the Fort Liard RCMP are working with the G Division Major Crimes Unit, the Forensic Identification Unit and the Office of the Chief Coroner of the Northwest Territories on the investigation.
Fire department awarded
The Fort Simpson Fire Department has joined a list of four recipients for the 2015 Northwest Territories Fire Service Merit Awards.
On Oct. 5, the territorial government announced recipients for the awards will be recognized during Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 4 to 10.
Chairperson announced for territorial council
Deh Cho resident Jim Antoine will be the chairperson-designate for the proposed Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Territorial Leadership Council, according to an Oct. 2 news release from the Department of Health and Social Services.
Antoine, formerly premier of the NWT and former chief of Liidlii Kue First Nation, currently works as the public administrator for the Deh Cho Health and Social Services Authority.
X-mas fair announced
The Christmas Art, Craft and Gift fair is gearing up for another season of festivities.
According to organizer Maia Lepage, the event attracts more than 60 vendors every year from all over the Beaufort Delta and the Sahtu. This year, the fair is scheduled for Nov. 20 through 22, with hundreds of visitors anticipated to flock to the Midnight Sun Complex looking for anything from cookies and crafts to traditional art.
Lepage also said the fair is now accepting applications from vendors, both non-profit groups and individuals. Forms are available on the Great Northern Arts Festival website or at the post office.
Children First Society carnival nearing
The Children First Society will be hosting their 8th annual gala Nov. 7 at the Midnight Sun Complex.
There will be carnival games, both silent and live auctions and even a parade of the daycare's own unnatural creatures, followed by a dance. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meal will begin at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds go towards supporting the Children First Society in its efforts to provide daycare facilities for Inuvik children.
Fire chief recognized with territorial award
Inuvik's very own Fire Chief Jim Sawkins has been awarded a Fire Service Merit Award for his work in the community, as well as his service as the president of the NWT Fire Chief's Association.
In a news release, minister for Municipal and Community Affairs Robert C. McLeod commended Sawkins and the other winners.
"Recognizing these individuals and fire departments helps us to say, 'Thank you' to the men and women of the NWT fire service," said McLeod. "All firefighters in the NWT provide a critical and selfless service to their communities and help to protect lives and property across our territory."
For his part, Sawkins said he was surprised to be recognized in such a way.
Other winners included Sherry Beard, the fire chief for the Yellowknife Airport Fire Department, Bradley King of the Fort Resolution Fire Department, and the entire Fort Simpson Fire Department.
DEA nominations in
Alongside the municipal election for mayor and council, eight people have put their names forward for positions on the District Education Authority board.
Janelle Cockney, Catherine Stephanie Crocker, Matthew Dares, Melissa McDonald, Helga Sawkins, Lesa Semmler, Janelle Wainman, and Paul Watters are running for seven positions on the board.
Advance polling for the municipal elections, including for the DEA, began this week.
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