Inuvik (Nov 10/06) - Keeping Inuvik clear of temptation is something that Pastor Steve Donley takes seriously.

Donley was recently at a town council meeting where he asked for backing to keep sex stores and strippers out of town.

Pastor Steve Donley stands in front of the First Bible Baptist Church. Donley wants the community to keep sex stores and strippers out of town. He recently presented his case to town council. - Dez Loreen/NNSL photo

"Several years ago, a local bar brought in strippers and there was a public outcry," said Donley during his presentation. While Donley wasn't aware of any immediate plans to open a sex-related business, he wanted to share his thoughts with Inuvik's new council.

"That has no place in our community."

Donley said he would like to see councillors back his plan to take a proactive approach to public sexuality.

"In order to combat this, some legislation should be established," he said.

Mayor Derek Lindsay said nothing could be done under the criminal code to prohibit establishments from hosting strippers or selling sex-related materials. Coun. Clarence Wood was at a meeting a few years ago that addressed the public's concern over the hot topic.

"The only thing we can regulate is that it is a legitimate business running the event," said Wood.

"Not much we can do about prohibiting it, sorry."

Donley, who has spent 12 years in town, said the issue affects families.

"I wouldn't want your children walking in front of some XXX store," he said.

Donley is afraid that once stripping is available in town, other sexual activities will follow.

"Prostitution could come from the chain reaction that strippers bring," said Donley.

Even though right now it seems that his cause might not have too much strength, Donley remains faithful in the community.

"I am convinced that there is something that can be done," he said.

"There should be a creative way to deal with this."