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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Fourth truck fire in four weeks
Fire crews were called to a truck fire Thursday night, the fourth in the Yellowknife area since Feb. 23.
Firefighters were called to Falcon Drive off Deh Cho Boulevard at about 10:45 p.m., according to the city. Crews found the cab of a truck, hitched to a trailer loaded with bags of cement, on fire. It took about an hour to bring the blaze under control. It was the second recent truck fire in a Yellowknife lot after one on Feb. 28 at the RTL compound on Old Airport Road. The other two truck fires were on the Ingraham Trail. No injuries were reported in any of the fires.
– John McFadden
Silence at contract negotiations
The Union of Northern Workers and GNWT agreed on at least one thing when they met for three days last week: Keep quiet about the state of negotiations.
The union posted a brief update stating talks had taken place and the sides plan to meet again "in the near future." It was the first time the sides had met since September. UNW represents about 4,000 GNWT employees whose contract expired March 31, 2016.
The GNWT had been publicly posting summaries of proposals after negotiation sessions. No such document has been posted this time.
– Shane Magee
On-the-land summit hits Dettah
The Department of Health and Social Services is hosting a pan-territorial on-the-land summit to provide an opportunity for land-based programming experts to exchange ideas. The summit started yesterday in Dettah and runs through tomorrow. The goal of the summit is to come up with new ideas for delivering programs that improve community wellness. The summit is by invitation only.
– Robin Grant
City volunteers to be recognized
The City of Yellowknife and Food Rescue are hosting a pancake breakfast for volunteers during the fourth-annual Volunteer Recognition Event on April 1 at the Multiplex. Food Rescue is serving volunteers free pancake breakfast with the formal recognition ceremony taking place at 9:30 a.m.
About 12 organizations will honour volunteers who have made important contributions to Yellowknife organizations.
– Robin Grant
Mayor passes away
Baker Lake
People in Baker Lake mourned the passing of one of their finest community leaders when Mayor David Aksawnee passed away earlier this month.
Funeral services were held for Aksawnee on the morning of March 7.
During his member's statement, Baker Lake MLA Simeon Mikkungwak announced to Nunavut's Legislative Assembly on Monday, March 6, that Aksawnee had passed away in Baker over the weekend.
Mikkungwak told the assembly that Aksawnee was a well-respected leader in the community, and across the Kivalliq, and held many important responsibilities in his many years of public service.
The Baker MLA referred to Aksawnee as a natural communicator who was as comfortable negotiating with senior mining executives as he was talking with an elder.
For more on Aksawnee, please see the March 22 edition of Kivalliq News.
Cadets in exchange program to B.C.
Naujaat
A number of cadets with the 3055 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Naujaat are currently in British Columbia on the first leg of a cadet exchange program.
The Naujaat cadets have been divided into three groups for their time in B.C.
Listed below are the names and ranks of the cadets in each of the three groups taking part in the exchange program.
Group 1: Capt. Lloyd Francis, Master Warrant Officer Terance Mapsalak, Sgt. Aaron Kopak, Sgt. Lorena Siusangnark, Cpl. Macleod Arnatsiaq, Cpl. Bridgette Malliki, Cpl. Cassandra Kripanik, Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Jr. Arnatsiaq, Lance Cpl. James Alaralak
Group 2: Civilian instructor Marlene McKinnon, Warrant Officer Eric Katokra, Sgt. Jack Kopak, Sgt. Neevie Kidlapik, Cpl. Kasandra Katokra, Cpl. Melanie Kaunak, Cpl. Victor Kridluar, Cpl. Nicholas Kringayark, Lance Cpl. Sarah Kringayark, Lance Cpl. Veronica Angutetuar
Group 3: Civilian instructor Lydia Haqpi, Master Warrant Officer Gene Siusangnark, Sgt. Jan Kopak, Sgt. Jenny Nuluk, Master Cpl. Lorena Kopak, Master Cpl. Ron Sivanertok, Cpl. Nathaniel Kopak, Cpl. Tigumiaq Haqpi, Cpl. Richard Itkilik, Cpl. Darryl Angotingoar
School programs keep students busy
Chesterfield Inlet
The first full school week of March 6 to 10 was an incredibly busy one for students at Victor Sammurtok School (VSS) in Chesterfield Inlet earlier this month.
In addition to a week-long Code Club visit, the VSS students also received presentations on anti-tobacco and smoke-cessation, safe talk, and peer leadership.
Science is also on the front burner at VSS this month, as the school is holding its own science fair before hosting the Kivalliq Regional Science Fair from March 24 to 27.
Game on Rankin Inlet
Listed below are the teams in the two divisions of the Terence Tootoo Memorial Calm Air Cup senior men's hockey tournament which gets underway today, March 15, and runs until Sunday, March 19.
The tournament was originally scheduled to be held this past week, but had to be rescheduled due to the three-day blizzard that tracked across the Kivalliq.
The top three teams in each division after round-robin play will advance to the playoffs on March 19.
The first place squad in each division earns a bye to the semifinals, while the second and third place teams crossover to play each other in the quarter finals.
North Division:
Rankin Inlet
- Coral Harbour (Salliq Islanders)
- Arctic Chiefs
- Arviat
- Baker Lake
South Division:
- Rankin Miners
- OCN
- Naujaat
- Whale Cove
- Team Todd
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