Election Notebook

Another forum

The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all-candidates forum next Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. at the Explorer Hotel.

This debate will likely bring some monetary or economic focus to the campaign after forums on aboriginal, social and health issues earlier this week.

Too much for TV?

Green has always been an appropriate color for Northwestel.

No matter what your cable TV bill is, it's a bargain next to what Ma NorthwesTel is asking to hook up a cable feed to the campaign office of Ethel Blondin-Andrew.

Liberal campaign officials say the company wants $1,200 to run a cable over from Radio Shack. Seems there's no cable hookup in her campaign office.

The Northern Big Red Machine wants cable for the traditional election day get together of the campaign team and supporters.

Tune in next time for a decision on the matter.

A green move

Independent candidate Wally Firth is wearing the recycling movement close to his heart these days.

With a slim campaign budget, Firth and his supporters have decided to re-use buttons from previous elections to help publicize his efforts this time around. When you don't have a big election machine behind you, a little ingenuity can go a long way.

Have I enlisted?

Wondering if you are on the official voting list for the June 2 federal election?

Well, if you know your not on the list, there is an easy way to ensure you can exercise your franchise.

Head to the Elections Canada office in the Northway Building and the friendly folks there can sign you up on the spot.

All you need is a piece of identification such as a driver's licence, or something showing your current address and a signature.

Everyone who is registered to vote will receive confirmation in the mail. The Elections Canada office is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Election trivia

Today is the last day for registered parties to submit names of deputy returning officers, poll clerks and registration officers.

The Nunavut electoral district is the largest in the country and it also holds the lowest number of voters.

By way of comparison, the Nunavut district covers more than three million square kilometres. The smallest district of Laurier Sainte-Marie, Que. covers only nine square kilometres.

Nunavut has 17,397 voters, compared with Calgary Centre's 83,749.