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Newsbriefs: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Third sharing circle tonight
As the inquiry into missing Indigenous women and girls visits Yellowknife this week, the Native Women's Association of the NWT is holding sharing circles to provide support to those who need it.
The last of the three circles is scheduled for tonight at the Native Women's Association office above Yellowknife's main post office from 4 to 7 p.m. Marie Speakman, family support worker, said anyone can come and share their story of systemic abuse or violence, treatment by the justice system or other relevant experiences they need assistance with.
- Emelie Peacock
Money announced for NWT infrastructure
Federal transport minister Marc Garneau was in Yellowknife yesterday to announce funding for Northern projects. According to a news release, up to $400 million will be available over 11 years for Northern territorial transportation infrastructure.
The federal government will now be taking expressions of interest for projects from municipal and territorial governments, private sector organizations, non-profits, port and airport authorities from across the North. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 5.
- Emelie Peacock
Recreation guide hits streets
The city's fall recreation guide went live on Tuesday with hard copies available at city hall, the Multiplex, Ruth Inch Memorial Pool, the Fieldhouse and the library. The guide lists seasonal clubs, activities and classes offered by the city for children and adults. The selection on offer ranges from fitness classes to arts and crafts. Registration for programs begins on Aug. 31 at 9 a.m. online or through the city booking clerk or pool cashier.
- Jessica Davey-Quantick
Drug ringleader gets five years in jail
A Supreme Court judge has accepted a joint recommendation from the Crown and defence sentencing Yellowknife resident Norman Hache to five years in jail for conspiracy to traffic cocaine and counselling to commit assault. Judge Louise Charbonneau handed Hache, 36, his sentence in court on Monday.
Hache has about three years left on his sentence after being given credit for the 501 days he spent in pre-trial custody.
- John McFadden
Dawn of a New Era
Rankin Inlet
Rankin Inlet's New Era stranded the tying run on third base to eke out a thrilling 11-10 victory over Coral Harbour to claim the 2017 Calm Air Cup mixed softball championship in Rankin earlier this month.
Water joy
Whale Cove
The community of Whale Cove finally received some good news on the water front when federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Amarjeet Sohi, and Nunavut Minister of Community and Government Services, Joe Savikataaq, jointly announced $500,000 in combined funding for the Whale Cove emergency water supply project this past Friday, Aug. 25.
Whale Cove has been under boil water advisories during the summer months for the past three years due to high levels of coliforms detected in its drinking water.
The project announced for Whale Cove involves installing a portable water treatment unit to introduce a set of three inline filters into the treatment process.
The Government of Nunavut is reviewing long-term solutions to address water treatment issues.
Once implemented, the portable water treatment unit, secured under the Government of Canada's Small Communities Fund, will be available as a rapid response to other drinking water emergencies in Nunavut.
High school grads
Chesterfield Inlet
The community of Chesterfield Inlet came together this past Friday, Aug. 25, to celebrate the five Grade 12 graduates of Victor Sammurtok School's (VSS) Class of 2017.
Receiving their high school diplomas at VSS in Chester were Louie Kukkiak, Edwin Aggark, Ulujuk Kadluk, Igalaaq Putulik and Roxy Sammurtok.
AWG team
Nunavut
Listed below are the athletes selected for Nunavut's Arctic sports team who will compete at the 2018 Arctic Winter Games in the South Slave region of the NWT.
Junior women:
- Naja Flaherty (Iqaluit)
- Verna Kalluk (Baker Lake)
- Robyn Qaunaq (Arctic Bay)
- Grace Tookoome (Baker Lake)
Junior Men:
- Nathan Pauloosie (Gjoa Haven)
- Kalluk Tookoome (Baker Lake)
- Nathaniel Akkuardjuk (Naujaat)
Open Women:
- Susie Pearce (Iqaluit)
- Sabina Nartok (Kugaaruk)
- Brenda Hiqiniq (Gjoa Haven)
- Coral Newman (Kugluktuk)
Open Men:
- Leo Ameralik (Gjoa Haven)
- Anthyme Kadjuk (Baker Lake)
- Akpalialuk Duval (Baker Lake)
- Marty Annaittuq (Kugaaruk)
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