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News Briefs: Friday, October 14, 2011
Listeria sandwich
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Hygaard Fine Foods are warning people not to eat Hygaard Mini Sub sandwiches because of possible listeria contamination.
The sandwiches affected are sold in 130-gram packages with a best before date of Oct. 21 and a UPC code of 0 65504 49306 2.
The sandwiches are sold across Canada. There have been no reported illnesses. In 2008, 21 people died as a result of listeria contamination at a Maple Leaf factory in Toronto.
- James Rubec
Keep that flu away
The Department of Health and Social Services will be starting the yearly walk-in flu clinics this Monday, Oct. 18, for seniors only, at the Baker Centre. Public clinics will be running all through November. The immunizations are free and no appointment is needed. Clinics will be hosted at Northern United Place, the Yellowknife Primary Care Centre and the Co-op. The department recommends the vaccine for anyone living in chronic care facilities, or working within them, children under the age of five and their families, as well as any individuals overweight or pregnant.
- Nicole Garbutt
Happy birthday Co-op
The Yellowknife Direct Co-op is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Co-op week kicks off this Sunday with a free pancake breakfast. Throughout the week, the store will be doing product and food demonstrations with different themes every day. Cooper the Bear will be on location for the children and the Co-op Buyers Club will be around to discuss the benefits of becoming a member.
- Nicole Garbutt
Coats for Kids up and running
The YWCA is collecting Coats for Kids this week. The organization is asking for new or used coats as well as winter accessories such as scarves, mittens and boots. Julie Green, director of community relations for the YWCA, says as long as the coats are in good condition, they will be used.
In the past, the YWCA has received approximately 1,000 coats from people in the community.
People in need of the coats can pick them up on Monday, Oct. 17 at Rockhill Apartments on 54 Avenue. The drop-off points for those looking to donate are at the Multiplex, For Women Only, St. Patrick High School and the YWCA.
- Nicole Garbutt
News Briefs: Thursday, October 13, 2011
Election appealed again
A second Fort Providence resident has filed an appeal contesting the results of the Deh Gah Got'ie First Nation election, according to Maggie Lavavasseur, acting band manager.
Loretta Landry filed the first appeal after the Sept. 15 election.
She claims that as the votes were counted, legitimate ballots were declared spoiled. A three-person appeal committee was to be established to review the election process and the new chief and councillors cannot assume their roles until it is finished.
"Now everything is on hold," Lavavasseur said.
Menicoche wants premiership
Nahendeh MLA Kevin Menicoche has announced he will make a bid for premier in the upcoming legislative assembly.
Menicoche was re-elected for his third term in the territorial election with 77 per cent of the vote.
During his past two terms as MLA, he has served as minister of transportation, minister of the public utilities board, chair of caucus, chair of the accountability and oversight committee and chair of the standing committee on government operations.
Sahtu MLA Norman Yakeleya, Thebacha MLA Michael Miltenberger and Yellowknife South MLA Bob McLeod have also voiced interest in making a bid for premier.
National historic person
The National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada has declared Catherine Beaulieu Bouvier Lamoureux a person of national historic significance.
Born in 1836, she was one of the first generations of Mackenzie Basin Metis women and had Dene and French-Canadian heritage, making her a natural liaison between the people of the Mackenzie Basin, the Oblates and the Hudson's Bay Company. She also helped establish the first Oblate mission in Fort Providence, as well as a convent school and hospital.
Beaulieu Bouvier Lamoureux died in 1918.
Low voter turnout
In Nahendeh just 37 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the Oct. 3 territorial election, compared to 67 per cent in Deh Cho.
Of the eight polling stations across the Nahendeh riding, Trout Lake had the highest voter turnout with 57 per cent. Fort Liard had the lowest turnout with 23 per cent.
Of the four polling stations in Deh Cho, Kakisa had by far the highest voter turnout with 100 per cent, while in Enterprise just 33 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot.
Monfwi had the best voter turnout of any riding with 87 per cent.
Inuvik gets 4G service
On Oct. 12, Bell finished installing a 4G network, which means residents and visitors in Inuvik will be able to use the latest technology with their cellphones.
The fourth-generation network uses different technology to allow cellphones faster access to data. Currently the town is on a 10-year-old system that isn't compatible with newer cellphones such as iPhones and Smartphones.
The upgrade should result in better call quality and reliability, problems that plague Inuvik cellphone service.
Winter sports and activities
There are plenty of options for those looking to stay fit and have fun this winter.
Any number of sports are available nearly every night of the week. Drop-in adult soccer takes place Sundays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Hearne Secondary School (SAMS) gym.
Also in the gym is volleyball on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Thursdays at 8 p.m. Basketball fans can visit the gym on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Also for drop-in are circuit training classes Boot Camp and Gym Boss. Boot Camp takes place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the SAMS gym at 5:30 p.m.
Gym Boss happens in Aurora College on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
A new spinning class has started on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at SAMS. Spinning is cycling on stationary bikes.
Christmas fair
The Great Northern Arts Festival Society is accepting table rental applications for the 2011 Christmas Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair.
People can rent a table the weekend of Nov. 25 to 27 at the Midnight Sun Recreation Complex. Non-profit groups can have a table, but spaces will be allotted first to artisans. Table locations will be decided by a lottery.
More information on how to apply is available on the society's website.
Greenhouse and Homeless Shelter partnership
The Inuvik Community Greenhouse gave salad greens to the homeless shelter and food bank throughout the summer, and now the giving can keep happening this winter.
A grant awarded to the greenhouse allows it to help support the homeless shelter in purchasing supplies even when the greenhouse is closed.
The greenhouse will purchase $1,000 worth of toiletries, and $866 each for Thanksgiving, Christmas and February groceries.
The Department of Health and Social Services gave the grant to the greenhouse to help connect the greenhouse members with the community.
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