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News Briefs: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Assembly back in session
The third session of the 17th legislative assembly will convene today.
Starting at 1:30 p.m., there will be a special ceremony for the commissioner's opening address.
The address is a formal declaration of the reasons for convening the assembly and will include the government's proposed program of legislation for the upcoming session.
Members of the public are invited to attend. Seating will be available in the public gallery. Finance Minister Michael Miltenberger will be presenting the budget tomorrow.
Visit nwtpolitics.com today for up-to-the-minute live coverage of the session.
- Danielle Sachs
Sahtu signs on
Ethel Blondin-Andrew, chairperson of the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, signed the NWT Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) yesterday.
Blondin-Andrew signed the agreement on behalf of the Sahtu, which is the first Dene government to sign the agreement.
Devolution would give the NWT more power and control over land and resources. In Premier Bob McLeod's public mandate, one of his stated goals for the current legislative session is to "negotiate a Devolution Final Agreement and develop an implementation plan for responsible management of lands and resources in the NWT."
- Danielle Sachs
Betty House fundraiser
The I am Betty campaign to raise money for Betty House will be kicking off the launch of a new book and CD on Friday at the Top Knight. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. and feature musicians Mary Caroline and Carmen Braden.
All the proceeds raised from the sale of merchandise will go toward the Better Environment to Transition in Yellowknife (Betty) project. Once built, Betty House will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom transitional apartments for women and their children. So far, $3.9 million has been collected. The fundraising goal is $6.5 million.
- Miranda Scotland
City looks for input
The City of Yellowknife is looking to the public for input as it prepares to develop the 2013 to 2015 municipal budget.
Those interested in offering their opinions can do so by providing a written submission to the manager of taxation, budgeting and evaluation at city hall, or by e-mailing city hall by 4:30 p.m. Monday. For reference, the 2012 municipal budget is available on the city website.
- Kevin Allerston
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