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Violence against women vigil

The Status of Women Council of the NWT is hosting a vigil to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the Montreal Massacre at the Salvation Army on Tuesday. The vigil, co-ordinated by the Coalition Against Family Violence, is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Members of the White Ribbon Campaign will be handing out ribbons and asking men to come take the pledge of non-violence toward women. Donations, monetary or other, will be donated to shelters in the city.

- Katherine Hudson

Food for fines

On Dec. 2 and 3, the Yellowknife Public Library is running a Food for Fines amnesty program during which patrons can drop off overdue library materials and have their fines waived if they donate one canned or dry good item per overdue item.

All donations will be given to the YK Food Bank.

Library manager Deborah Bruser said this is the first year the library is putting the program on around Christmas, adding that over the past decade, at least, the library held week-long Food for Fines programs in the late spring or early summer.

- Katherine Hudson

Charges withdrawn

The Gold Range Hotel and Harley's Hardrock Saloon face no penalties after the NWT Liquor Licensing Board held compliance hearings this week at the Yellowknife Inn.

"The charges were withdrawn," said board chair Colin Baile.

The Gold Range Hotel was scheduled for one hearing, while Harley's Hardrock Saloon was up for three.

- Katherine Hudson

Strollers found

Yellowknife RCMP are looking for the owners of two Chariot strollers that were turned over police in November.

Anybody who thinks the strollers may belong to them or somebody they know should contact the Yellowknife detachment.

"It's bizarre that we had two of these in the same month," said Const. Law.

- Kevin Allerston

Deh Cho trappers recognized

Three trappers in the Deh Cho have been honoured for their achievements during last year's trapping season.

The territorial government's Trapper Recognition Awards recognized the top trappers in each region of the territory in four categories. In the Deh Cho, Charlie Tale of Wrigley won both the highest sales and highest number of pelts sold awards while Frances Nahanni of Fort Simpson won the most senior trapper award.

The youth trapper award went to Eric Harry Moses of Fort Simpson. The highest sales award was based on the cash value of harvested furs sold through the Genuine Mackenzie Valley Furs marketing program.

Pehdzeh Ki First Nation candidates announced

Voters in Wrigley will have a number of choices when they go to the polls for the Pehdzeh Ki First Nation's election.

Five people are running for the position of chief including incumbent Tim Lennie, Darcy E. Moses, Gaylene Moses, Maurice Moses and Sharon Pellissey. An additional 10 people are running for the six band council seats including incumbent Elsie Hardisty, Angus Ekenale, Ernest Moses, George Moses, Lisa Moses, Lloyd Moses, Robert Nayally, Raymond Pellissey, Roland Yendo and Terrance Yendo.

Advance polls will take place on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The election for council will be held on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the election for chief the following day.

Home winterization

The Arctic Energy Alliance is running a series of information sessions in Fort Simpson this week.

On Dec. 1 there will be two sessions about home winterization. Topics will include simple ways to stop heat from leaking out of houses, how to seal between walls and window frames and how to find out if you are losing warm air through dryer vents.

The first session from 4 to 5 p.m. is specifically for women while the second from 7 to 8:30 p.m. is open to everyone. The sessions will be held in Dehcho First Nations' boardroom.

Annual bazaar

The second bazaar of the winter in Fort Simpson will be taking place at Bompas Elementary School.

The school's annual Christmas bazaar will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 3. As of Nov. 29, tables were still available by contacting the school.

The fees for the tables are going towards the school's fund to purchase new playground equipment.

Children's First Centre needs votes

Set your home page to the Aviva Community Fund and get ready to vote every day, on every e-mail address you own, for the Children's First Centre.

The semifinals of the Aviva Community Fund will start on Dec. 5 and the Children's First Society will have an opportunity to win money for its planned early childhood development centre. Children's First will compete against 29 other projects in the large budget category to make it to the finals.

Land survey done

Surveys of to the land near the airport that could house a satellite receiving station are now complete.

The surveying was paid for by the federal government, through a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Inuvik. Now that the land has been looked at, the town will have to decide the zoning for the area and how to divide the land – either into 19 separate parcels sold individually or split it in half and lease a part.

A necessary part of the plan for building a research centre and satellite receiving station will be to have a fibre optic link to southern Canada that would provide instant downloading capabilities from satellites.

Currently the German Space Agency uses one satellite dish on the site.

Flouride clinic

Public Health is now hosting Duraflor clinics until Dec. 15 for children over six months and up to five years old.

Duraflor provides a fluoride varnish on teeth which helps prevent tooth decay. The varnish provides a resistance to cavities. Parents who bring in their children will be entered into a draw for the chance to win an iPod and docking station.

The appointments are free and parents can call Crystal at Public Health to book an appointment.

Coffeehouse at high school

Samuel Hearne Secondary School will host a musical afternoon on Dec. 4. From 1 to 3 p.m., the high school will open its doors to any musicians willing to play in the afternoon. The performances will be held in the foyer. Performers can sign up by calling the high school during school hours.

Trapper payments changing

The GNWT is increasing the number of fur pelts that trappers can claim.

Wild fur from the NWT is in demand and an increase in furs will allow eligible trappers eligible under the Genuine Mackenzi Valley Fur Program to have more funds and help with start-up costs at the start of each trapping season. Trappers who ship at least 20 pelts to auction are paid $5 per pelt, up to a maximum of 400. The maximum used to be 200.

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