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Newsbriefs: Friday, September 15, 2017
Aurora College gets review
The contract for the Aurora College's foundational review has been awarded.
MNP LLP, an accounting firm based in Calgary, will take on the project, originally scheduled to be completed this fall. The review will evaluate how the college is governed and assess how the college is meeting the needs of students and aligning with future job trends. Announced in March by Education, Culture and Employment Minister Alfred Moses, the review follows a backlash to cancellation of the college's bachelor of education and social work programs.
- Jessica Davey-Quantick
RCMP looks for suspect after possible stabbing
Yellowknife RCMP is appealing to the public for help in what it describes as an "alleged stabbing" downtown. According to a news release from the Mounties, officers responded to a call about an adult male with a possible stab wound in the early hours of Wednesday morning on the corner of 50 Street and 51 Avenue. The allegedly stabbed adult male was transported to hospital for treatment and later released. No other details or descriptions have been made available in subsequent follow-ups with the RCMP via email.
- John McFadden
City budget plans get underway
The city is inviting people to tell council how they feel city dollars should be spent. On Sept. 25 council will hear presentations on priorities or requested services to be included in the budget. On Nov. 20 people are invited to provide feedback to council on the draft of the budget.
- Jessica Davey-Quantick
Alberta, NWT discuss shared priorities
NWT Premier Bob McLeod and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Thursday reinforcing their promise to develop northern communities and work collaboratively on trans-boundary issues relating to trade, the environment, health and education.
Notley said the document will guide the two jurisdictions as they develop new school curricula, digitize health records and share best practices in oil and gas regulation and water management.
- Sidney Cohen
Newsbriefs: Thursday, September 14, 2017
CIBC run raises thousands for cancer
Runners and walkers raised $8,318.65 during this year's CIBC Run for Our Lives.
Twelve people came out to the event on Sept. 10, said volunteer Sheena Reid.
Members of the Inuvik Junior A girls' curling team earned the title of top fundraiser this year, she said.
They raised $1,222.40 for the cause and won a round-trip flight between Inuvik and Edmonton, which was donated by Canadian North.
"I'm pretty happy with the outcome," said Reid of this year's event.
All money raised from CIBC Run for Our Lives in Inuvik stays in the territory.
It goes to Stanton Territorial Hospital to help pay for cancer-related equipment and software, said Reid.
'Eat the Arctic' at fall fair
The Inuvik Community Greenhouse is hosting its 2017 Fall Fair on Sept. 23, with this year's theme being Eat the Arctic.
A variety of activities will take place at staggered times between
1 and 5 p.m., including workshops, crafts, prizes and a market.
There will also be a kids' contest for the funkiest gum boots, the best garden rock, and more.
Youth Ambassador Program looks for leaders
Young people interested in gaining leadership skills and meeting other youth have an opportunity to do so through the 2017-18 Youth Ambassador Program, which is still open for applications.
Anyone between the age of 16 and 24 years old can apply.
The program offers youth a chance to travel, volunteer at events such as the Arctic Winter Games, Canada Games and North American Indigenous Games, according to the GNWT's application package.
It is also designed to build leadership and connect youth from across the NWT and Canada.
Applications for the program close Sept. 22.
Volunteers needed for Terry Fox Run
The 2017 Terry Fox Run is set to take place this weekend in Inuvik and organizers are looking for volunteers.
A call out for helpers was posted on Facebook Sept. 6, with another reminder on Sept. 12 that volunteers were still needed.
The annual run kicks off from the Midnight Sun Complex on Sept. 17 at 1 p.m.
Participants have the option of running 2 km, 5 km or 10 km.
Registration opens at 12 p.m. for those interested in lacing up their shoes to take part.
The annual run commemorates Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, raising money for cancer research.
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