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Weekend Yellowknifer: Friday, October 18, 2013
Emergency landing
A First Air passenger jet landed safely at Yellowknife Airport after losing power to one engine on Tuesday.
The Boeing 737 crew declared an emergency shortly before noon. Airport firefighters went to the runway to wait for the plane.
As the plane approached the runway, smoke could be seen trailing out of its port-side engine. The pilot managed to make a smooth landing, after which airport firefighters swarmed the plane, checking for damage.
The Department of Transportation confirms there was no further damage to the plane and no injuries to passengers or crew.
- Daniel Campbell
New collective bargaining agreement
The Northwest Territories Teachers' Association (NWTTA) announced the ratification of the Yellowknife Education District No. 1 (Yk1) collective bargaining agreement yesterday.
Yk1 members can join Canadian public school teachers in benefiting from a defined benefit pension plan, stated NWTTA president Gayla Meredith in a news release.
Other changes in the three-year contract included the removal of sabbatical leave, and raises of one per cent per year for 2014 through 2016.
- Cody Punter
Bike lanes move ahead
Council voted to proceed with public engagement on bike lanes during Monday's council meeting.
The city had previously unveiled a five-year plan for a network of bike lanes and paths during a committee meeting. The public consultations will give residents the chance to tell the city where they would like to see bike lanes. The city is already planning to put a bike lane on 52 Avenue next summer, in conjunction with road works.
- Cody Punter
Budget award
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of Yellowknife with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2013-2015 budget. This marks the 21st consecutive year that the city has received this award, according to a Tuesday news release announcing the acclamation.
The award is not only for the budget itself, but for how well it is used as a communication tool between citizens and the city.
- Graeme McNaughton
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