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News Briefs: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
RCMP make an impact
The RCMP would like to remind the public to "take care while driving this long weekend, and to report any dangerous driving behaviours or persons who are suspected of driving while impaired," according to a media release.
The RCMP's "G" Division Traffic Services will roll out its annual Operation Impact, made up of increased patrols along the roads and highways in the NWT. Its aim is to improve road safety this Thanksgiving long weekend. Traffic services will be issuing violation notices and charges for impaired driving, aggressive driving or racing, and seatbelt violations.
- James Rubec
Remove your signs
With the election over, the time comes for candidates and their volunteers to remove campaign signs.
According to the official guide for candidates and their official agents, campaign signs must be removed within 14 days after the election or by Oct. 18.
"We know that most candidates work hard to remove their signs after election day. If you are a candidate - it is your name on the sign - please be responsible and remove all campaign material from public view after the election," states the guide.
- James Rubec
Free safety education courses
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission is offering free safety courses on occupational health and safety committees, accident and incident investigation and workplace hazardous materials information system Oct. 18-20. The course will take place in the WSCC's fifth-floor classroom in the Centre Square Tower. To register, contact the WSCC by Oct.12.
- Heather Lange
Dump winter hours
The city landfill has changed its hours of operation to winter hours. The landfill will now be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and holidays from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Heather Lange
Family fun
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation will be holding family fun nights in Ndilo on Wednesday night, and Dettah on Thursday.
Both events begin at 5:30 p.m. and include supper and guest speakers. Wednesday's event in Ndilo has a planned drum dance starting at 7:30 p.m. Contact the Yellowknives Dene First Nation for more information.
- James Rubec
Killer sentenced
Arviat - An Arviat man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter last month.
Sam Kinak was sentenced by Justice Neil Sharkey on Sept. 30.
He was found guilty by a jury on Sept. 29 following a week-long trial in Arviat.
The victim, Lisa Malla, was found dead in her residence in Arviat on Sept. 22, 2008.
Kinak was arrested a short time later and charged with manslaughter.
Successful hunt
Coral Harbour - The community of Coral Harbour was in full-celebration mode this past month after a team of hunters landed a bowhead whale.
The 16-metre whale was caught near the eastern tip of Southampton Island.
The successful catch followed two previous unsuccessful attempts by the Coral hunters.
Maktaaq was distributed to all in the community who wanted some, and a giant community feast was held on Sept. 26.
For the complete story on the successful hunt, please see the Oct. 12 edition of Kivalliq News.
Soccer fever
Rankin Inlet - Soccer lovers in Rankin Inlet will get their share of fast-paced action this month.
Rankin will host both the male and female junior territorial championships from Oct. 14-16, while the male and female juvenile championships will run from Oct. 28-30.
Bear quota
Kivalliq - Kivalliq residents are reminded Oct. 8 is the deadline for written submissions to the Kivalliq Regional Wildlife Management Board concerning an increase in the quota for polar bears this season.
Hunters want to see the quota increase to 42 from its previous eight.
Shipping cans
Rankin Inlet - An initiative has been launched that will see 17 containers full of cans and bottles shipped to a southern recycling facility from Rankin Inlet.
Rankin ran one of the most successful recycling programs in Nunavut for a number of years, but did not have the needed funding to ship the containers south.
The new initiative is being led by Arctic Co-operatives, which will use the money from its 10-cent charge on plastic bags in the community to pay for the transportation.
Arctic Co-operatives is the majority owner of Nunavut Sealink and Supply, which will ship the containers.
It is estimated there are more than three million cans and bottles waiting to head south.
For more on the Co-operatives initiative, please see the Oct. 12 edition of Kivalliq News.
Trying to stop bullying
Rankin Inlet - Teachers at Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik (MUI) are hoping to begin teaching their students the necessary skills to deal with bullies this school semester.
Every junior high teacher at the school is taking training this week through the Canadian Red Cross program, RespectED, from Oct. 4-6.
It is hoped the teachers will gain the knowledge to teach their students the skills they need to increase their self-respect and stand up to bullies.
A parent meeting is slated for tonight, Oct. 5, at MUI beginning at 7 p.m.
The Red Cross instructor will be present to meet with the parents and discuss the program.
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