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News Briefs: Friday, March 9, 2012
Police seek public help in assault case
Police are asking motorists and other members of the public to help identify a suspect who assaulted a 16-year-old girl near Sir John Franklin High School on Sunday. Officers would like to speak with anyone who may have been driving by the intersections of 49 Street and 52 Avenue and 47 Street and 52 Avenue between 6:10 and 6:40 a.m.
"There's lots of traffic there any time of the day and night, so we know that there's motorists that travel that area," said Const. Amanda McGillivray.
At approximately 6:30 a.m. Sunday the victim was attacked by an unknown male described as approximately 40 years-old, five-foot-eight-inches tall with a dark complexion and wearing a blue jacket with a hood and blue jeans.
- Kevin Allerston
Rally to 'end electoral fraud'
Organizer Katrina Nokleby is inviting fellow Yellowknife residents to join her in an "action to end electoral fraud" rally this Sunday afternoon. The 1 p.m. rally will feature a march from The Red Apple restaurant to the Greenstone Building. The rally is a response to the ongoing robo-calls election scandal, according to Nokleby.
- Kevin Allerston
No Air Canada strike, yet
The federal government intervened yesterday after two different Air Canada employee unions threatened to go on strike. Labour Minister Lisa Raitt announced to reporters in Ottawa that the Canadian Industrial Relations Board has been asked to look into both disputes, which postpones any strike action by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents Canadian mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents, and the Air Canada Pilots Association, which represents the 3,000 pilots from the airline's mainline fleet. The committee has been asked to determine whether a work stoppage would affect the health and safety of Canadians.
- Laura Busch
Comments sought for road
Old Airport Road is in the process of getting a makeover when foliage is planted along the thoroughfare from Borden Drive to Byrne Road. New crosswalks are being added, as well. The design drawings can be viewed on the city website. The public has until today to contribute their comments online.
- Lyndsay Herman
News Briefs: Thursday, March 8, 2012
Marijuana seized
A traffic stop on Highway 1 led to the arrest of two wanted people and the seizure of drugs.
On Feb. 27, RCMP stopped a vehicle approximately 19 km northwest of Enterprise. The driver and the passenger, both residents of Alberta, were found to have outstanding warrants for their arrest on non-related matters in Fort Providence.
During the stop, 295 grams of marijuana was seized from the vehicle.
According to a press release from the RCMP, it's believed the marijuana was destined for Fort Providence.
The driver and the passenger were arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. In Hay River, a justice of the peace released the two, a 40-year-old male and a 21-year-old female, on cash bail.
They are scheduled for a court appearance in Hay River on July 11.
MLA tours constituency
Nahendeh MLA Kevin Menicoche is conducting a constituency tour through his riding during the next two weeks.
Menicoche is scheduled to hold noon hour meetings in Nahanni Butte on March 14, Fort Liard on March 15, Jean Marie River on March 20, Trout Lake on March 21 and Wrigley on March 22. Menicoche will also be holding a constituency meeting in Fort Simpson at 7 p.m. on March 21 in the Nahanni Inn Boardroom.
Students visit Banff
Students from the Louie Norwegian School in Jean Marie River are travelling in Alberta this week.
As part of a school trip, the students are in Banff from March 4 to 10. They are scheduled to do a variety of activities including dog sledding, skiing, skating on Lake Louise and swimming in the Banff hot springs.
The students will also be taking a tour of historical buildings in Banff with the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Dennis Bevington endorses Paul Dewar
Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington has thrown his support behind Ottawa Centre MP Paul Dewar in the NDP leadership race.
"Paul has shown over time he has the characteristics of strong leadership based upon team, equality, intellect and a keen understanding of this great country, including the North," said Bevington.
Dewar, who announced his candidacy in early October, is one of seven candidates vying for leadership of the party.
Early voting began March 1.
- Galit Rodan
A feast for Africa
A group of students, teachers and parents from Samuel Hearne Secondary School are working hard to get ready for the Projects Abroad African Dinner Fundraiser, coming up this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion.
The school is ramping up the last of its fundraising efforts for its trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to volunteer at an orphanage for two weeks over spring break.
The menu for the dinner includes nine different African dishes and the evening will also include a silent auction, door prizes, and African-themed entertainment.
There are tickets available for both dine-in or take-out options. Those interested in the event can contact the high school for more information.
New library program for tots
Parents and children from the age of four and under are invited to join in a new weekend program at the Inuvik Centennial Library.
On Sundays from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m., parents and kids are welcome to drop in to Ready for Reading for stories, snacks and crafts.
No registration is required. Those interested can contact the library for more information.
Learn about workplace human rights
The NWT Human Rights Commission is offering a full-day workshop on Monday for employer and supervisors about human rights at work.
The workshop, which runs from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Inuvik Centennial Library free of charge will teach participants more about the NWT Human Rights Act and how it applies to their workplaces.
Topics include the duty to accommodate employees with disabilities and other items covered by the act and workplace harassment - what it is and ways to deal with it.
The deadline for registration is Friday.
Turn clocks ahead
At some point before bed on Saturday night, residents are reminded to turn their clocks forward one hour.
In most parts of Canada, including the NWT, daylight time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Some areas of Canada do not not acknowledge daylight time, including communities in British Columbia such as Taylor and Dawson Creek, and most of Saskatchewan.
According to the website www.timeanddate.com, daylight time is used to save energy and reduce artificial light and for people to make use of more daylight in the evenings.
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