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News Briefs: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Fatal crash
A fatal collision involving two transport trucks on Highway 3 mid-morning Tuesday between Behchoko and Fort Providence has forced the Department of Transportation to close the road until at least this afternoon (Wednesday) so RCMP can investigate.
RCMP did not release how many people died, although a news release stated it is a fatal collision, which happened about 80 km north of Fort Providence at Chan Lake.
Department of Transportation spokesperson Earl Blacklock said motorists should check the NWT Transportation website for updates prior to travelling.
- Katherine Hudson
March for midwifery
A protest march to show support for expanding midwifery services in the territory is planned for tomorrow. Members and supporters of the group NWT Citizens for Midwifery are expected to gather at the post office on Franklin Avenue at 11:15 a.m. and march to the legislative assembly beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The protesters will then gather in front of the legislative assembly at about noon.
- Laura Busch
Girls can ask astronaut
Young women who register before Feb. 28 for free flights during the Girls Fly Too event at the Yellowknife Airport are being given a chance to ask an astronaut a question and have the dialogue broadcast around the world.
The Girls Fly Too event is taking place March 8 and organizer Kirsten Brazier is hoping Yellowknife can defend the title of most female friendly airport in the world two years in a row.
Flights are open to girls and women who have never been in a small aircraft before, excluding commercial flights.
- Danielle Sachs
Action on climate change
The city has been recognized for taking steps to reduce greenhouse gases and improve energy efficiency by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Local Governments for Sustainability. The city completed the fifth milestone of the Partners for Climate Protection program, which is a network of Canadian municipalities that seek to reduce greenhouse gases and act on climate change, it announced Thursday.
"Since adopting greenhouse gas reduction targets in 2004, the City of Yellowknife has reduced its emissions by 10 per cent and decreased its reliance on non-renewable energy by 20 per cent," stated Mayor Mark Heyck in a news release.
- Simon Whitehouse
Ranger training
Kivalliq/Cambridge Bay
Canadian Ranger Sgt. Barney Aggark of Chesterfield Inlet and Master Cpl. Gerard Maktar of Whale Cove were among the Rangers from all three territories who attended Ranger Development Phase 2 training about 35 km southwest of Cambridge Bay earlier this month.
The training marked the first time Cambridge hosted the commissioners of three territories, accompanied by the Commander of Joint Task Force (North), Brig.Gen. Guy Hamel.
The commissioners took advantage of the opportunity to experience the harsh reality of being out on the land with the Canadian Rangers.
For the complete story on the training program, please see the Feb. 27 edition of Kivalliq News.
Junior Rangers
Kananaskis, Alta.
About 60 Junior Canadian Rangers from all three territories are participating in an enhanced training session at Tim Hortons Children's Ranch in Kananaskis, Alta., from Feb. 17 to 23.
The training will allow the Junior Canadian Rangers, aged 16 to 18, from communities across the North to come together for one week of diverse training and challenging activities in a fun, safe, outdoor setting.
Training events will include icerescue training, a confidence course, leadership, air rifle, traditional crafts, possession and acquisition licensecertification training, and a cultural visit to Banff.
Challenge turns 10
Arviat
The Arviat Bravo Racing Club is hard at work making plans to host the 10th anniversary running of the Extreme Bravo Challenge.
The event will be held in Arviat from April 27 to 28.
Scholarships announced
Kivalliq/Nunavut
The Students on Ice Foundation has announced the launch of its 2013 Arctic Scholarship program, which includes scholarships specifically for Northern youth.
The awards are available for high school students, aged 14 to 18, to participate on the foundation's 13th annual Arctic Youth Expedition to Nunavut and Greenland from July 14 to 28.
The expedition represents a onceina-lifetime opportunity for youth to expand their knowledge of the circumpolar world, and to gain a global perspective on the Arctic, its wonders, and its present and future challenges.
The deadline to apply is March 1.
For more information, visit the Students on Ice website.
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