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News Briefs: Friday, November 23, 2012
Dangerous driver update
A driver accused of breaking several traffic laws on city streets on Nov. 11 has been issued four traffic tickets for various offences relating to the incident, according to Yellowknife RCMP.
On Nov. 16, Yellowknifer ran a story based on an eyewitness account of the driver's actions. The 31-year-old Yellowknife man has been issued $345 in fines for failing to stop at a stop sign, failing to stop at a red light, careless driving, and driving on the left side of the road when prohibited to do so, according to Staff Sgt. Brad Kaeding.
"He can choose to pay the fines or he can choose to appear in court on Jan. 31 in Justice of the Peace Court," said Kaeding.
- Katherine Hudson
Three-minute power outage
The power went out for about three minutes in parts of Yellowknife yesterday morning from 7:22 a.m. until 7:25 a.m. It affected 2,015 customers.
According to Lori Burrill, supervisor of office and customer service with Northland Utilities, the outage was due to a loss of supply from the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. Brendan Bell, chair of NTPC, explained the outage was due to an issue at the Snare Cascades hydro plant which forced the plant offline.
The plant automatically shut down after a line froze that brings water to keep the engine cool, Bell stated in an e-mail.
- Katherine Hudson
Water level rises at Bluefish Lake
Water levels are going up at Bluefish Lake as the NWT Power Corporation's (NTPC) new dam operations get underway.
NTPC is advising all snowmobilers in the area to be wary of thin ice and overflow near the dam site over the weekend - especially near dam intakes, stated chairperson Brendan Bell in an e-mail to Yellowknifer.
- Laura Busch
Public encouraged to discuss budget
The City of Yellowknife is looking for public input and comments regarding the 2013 budget at Monday's regular council meeting at 7 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.
Those wishing to present can contact the city clerk's office no later than noon on Monday.
- Katherine Hudson
News Briefs: Thursday, November 22, 2012
Fort Providence candidates announced
Residents of Fort Providence will have two candidates for mayor to choose between on Dec. 10.
Incumbent Tina Gargan and Eric Gargan are running for mayor of Fort Providence for a three-year term. The two candidates are also in the running for the six seats on the hamlet council.
An additional 12 people are seeking council positions. The candidates include Rosemary Bonnetrouge, Victor Constant, Rocky Elleze, Evelyn Krutko, Berna Landry, Edward Landry, Pearl Leishman, Betty-Ann Minoza, Kenneth Minoza, Rosemary Minoza, Hilda Sabourin and Steven Vandell.
Four councillors will serve three-year terms while two councillors will join for one year.
Ice crossing opens early
The Liard River ice crossing near Fort Simpson has opened earlier than usual.
The crossing was open to light traffic on Nov. 15. The opening beat the 10-year average opening day of Nov. 28 by 13 days. The last time the crossing opened at this time of the month was on Nov. 14, 1996, according to the Department of Transportation's website.
As of Nov. 20 the load limit for the crossing was set at 4,500 kg.
Zinc project moves forward
A mining company is nearing completion of its feasibility study.
Selwyn Chihong Mining Ltd. expects to complete its study on the Selwyn project by late March. The project is made up of a series of lead and zinc deposits located primarily on the Yukon side of the NWT/Yukon border.
The study is based on a 3,500 tonne per day mining and milling plan. Once the study and some other activities are complete, the company will be able to file its project report with the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board and enter into the environmental assessment process.
Selwyn Chihong plans to transport by road the lead and zinc concentrates it mines through a small portion of the Deh Cho and Nahanni National Park Reserve.
Promoting healthy lives
Acho Dene Koe/Fort Liard
A series of events are being held in Fort Liard for National Addictions Awareness Week. On Nov. 23 there will be a sharing circle for youth ages 12 to 18 at the community hall from 6 to 9 p.m. with pizza served.
On Saturday there will be a drum dance with the Fort Simpson drummers at the community hall from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Santa's elves coming to town
The Santa's Elves Project is taking applications at the Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre until Nov. 30. The project is run by an anonymous group of local volunteers who aim to help out families and people in need around the holidays by creating and giving out specialized Christmas hampers.
Northern games and judo
The Inuvik Youth Centre is hosting a sports-themed day on Nov. 22.
Starting at 4 p.m., the centre will be open for judo lessons and Northern games. Following the lessons, which run until 8 p.m., there's a Northern games competition scheduled. Healthy snacks will be provided.
Paws to vote
Arctic Paws has one more chance to make it into the semi-finals of the Aviva Community Fund competition. People can vote once a day for the project on the Aviva website until Nov. 26
Arctic Paws is trying to raise funds for a mobile vet clinic that could travel to remote communities and provide veterinary care for domestic Northern pets. The average cost of a visiting clinic is $15,000. With a mobile vet clinic, care could be provided to Aklavik and Tuktoyaktuk by ice road during the winter months.
Guiding begins
The Girl Guides started Nov. 20 after being granted space in East 3.
Girl Guides will be moving to Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sparks and Brownies will be the same as last year, Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., starting Nov. 22. Pathfinders will also be on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 and will also begin Nov. 22.
Great Northern Arts
The Inuvik Christmas Craft and Gift sale is Nov. 23 through Nov. 25 at the Midnight Sun Complex. Artists from all over the region will be selling everything from mittens and carvings to hand-knit goods.
There will also be baked goods for sale from a number of non-profit organizations.
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