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News Briefs: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
RCMP investigating death of infant
The Yellowknife RCMP is investigating the death of a three-month-old infant on Sunday.
Cpl. Barry Ledoux said police were called to the residence on 49 Street after receiving a complaint from the home owner. Police then found the infant unconscious and not breathing.
The infant was pronounced dead after being rushed to Stanton Territorial Hospital.
Ledoux said there will be an autopsy, the results of which are still pending.
- Graeme McNaughton
Wildcat Cafe set to reopen Sunday
The Wildcat Cafe will have its much anticipated grand reopening on Sunday at 3 p.m.
The event is scheduled to begin with words from Mayor Mark Heyck and Kristen Luce, chair of the Wildcat Cafe advisory committee.
The mayor will perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will give the public the go-ahead to tour the restaurant and its new design. Appetizers and refreshments will be served until 5 p.m.
The repairs that have taken the better part of two years include a new outdoor patio, and a retrofitted kitchen and washrooms.
- Candace Thomson
Food for Fines is back
The Yellowknife Public Library is holding an ongoing event from June 3 to 15 that allows library patrons to waive existing fines by bringing in a donation for the YK Food Bank.
During its Food for Fines program, the library will accept any nonperishable food items along with overdue materials and all existing fines will be forgiven.
- Candace Thomson
Committee member needed
The Wildcat Cafe Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications for members at large to serve.
Successful applicants will assist the City of Yellowknife in an advisory capacity to promote the successful, cost effective operation of the Wildcat Cafe as a living heritage dining establishment.
The committee consists of a maximum of five members appointed by city council and meets the second Tuesday of each month at city hall, from March to October.
- Cody Punter
Helping the cause
Arviat
The Arviat Film Society donated $500 towards the travel expenses of the John Arnalukjuak High School (JAHS) students making the trip to Vancouver, B.C., to attend the Skills Canada competition.
The cheque presentation was made during a special ceremony which also congratulated Grade 12 graduate Innosar Issakiark for earning one of the prestigious TD Top 20 Scholarships for Community Leadership this past month at JAHS.
Game on
Rankin Inlet
The Rankin Inlet Coed Softball League is gearing up for another exciting season of play in Rankin.
The Rankin loop will be hosting at least two major tournaments this season in addition to regular league play.
For the complete story on what's in store for the league this season, please see the June 19 edition of Kivalliq News.
Uranium discovery
Baker Lake/Kivalliq
The Kivalliq Energy Corp. announced the discovery of uranium mineralization associated with a geophysical conductor located 650 metres northeast of the J4 Zone at the 340,268-acre Angilak Property about 225 kilometres northnortheast of Baker Lake this past week.
The ML Zone is Kivalliq's second drilling discovery this season, and the 12th such discovery within the highly prospective Lac 50 Trend since 2010.
The Kivalliq Energy Corp. was the first company to sign a comprehensive agreement to explore for uranium on Inuitowned lands in Nunavut.
It has spent about $50 million on systematic exploration since acquiring the Angilik Property in 2008.
Backing the road
Kivalliq/Churchill
The Town of Churchill and the Churchill Chamber of Commerce have gone on the public record in support of a plan to construct a winter road between Churchill, Man., and Rankin Inlet.
Churchill Mayor Michael Spence said in a written press release that a shared-road connection between the two regions is the next logical step in Churchill's overall plan for greater economic diversification.
He said the winter road would further build upon Churchill's already strong trade, healthcare delivery and cultural ties with the Kivalliq region that span generations.
"We are very pleased to offer our support, assistance and a strong voice in advancing this important nationbuilding effort and commend (federal) Minister (Vic) Toews for taking this important step forward," said Spence.
"A project of this magnitude will, no doubt, create many economic opportunities for the entire region and we are excited to see these become a reality".
Scholarships
Kivalliq
Kivalliq postsecondary students are reminded the deadline for submitting an application to Northwestel for one of the company's six Northern Futures Scholarships worth $4,000 is July 31.
The awards are given to students attending postsecondary education in commerce/business, engineering, electrical/telecommunications or computer sciences.
Priority for three of the awards will go to aboriginal students.
In addition to the $4,000 award, each winner will be presented with a letter of offer guaranteeing them a position at Northwestel for the upcoming summer.
Several past winners have found permanent employment with Northwestel after completing their academic program.
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