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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Dangerous goods
Buffalo Airways was summoned to Yellowknife territorial court on Tuesday for alleged violations of the Dangerous Goods Act.
The airline faces three charges under the act, stemming from March 3, 2012.
Joe McBryan, president of Buffalo Airways, was unavailable for comment on the charges.
A violation of the act can be punishable by jail time or fines up to $100,000.
- Daniel Campbell
Demolition cleanup
The city says it will take a few weeks to clean up the site where the old Corner Mart used to be.
Last week, the city demolished the 50 Street building, leaving a pile of rubble and dirt behind. The main structure was taken down on Wednesday with an excavator.
CJ Contracting was hired to perform the demolition and cleanup for $256,000.
The city said it hopes the work will be done by end of November.
- Daniel Campbell
City hosts open house for budget
The city is currently hosting a series of open houses where residents can learn about the 2014 budget.
City staff will be on hand to listen to residents' suggestions regarding what items they would like to see included or removed from the budget.
The open houses run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Northern Frontiers Visitors Centre on Wednesday and Thursday, and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Multiplex.
- Cody Punter
City seeks shovellers
The city hopes to pair neighbourly shovellers with those in need..
The Snow Angel program - an initiative to help elderly or physically disabled people get their sidewalks and walkways clear of snow - was unveiled in Yellowknife this week.
Anyone looking for a Snow Angel can contact the Community Services Department. Volunteers can contact the city to be added to the list of Snow Angels.
People can nominate particularly helpful shovellers for formal recognition and monthly prizes until April.
- Daniel Campbell
Jubilee medal
Rankin Inlet
Canadian Ranger Sgt. Herbert (Herb) Scharer of Rankin Inlet was presented with a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for his outstanding work the Canadian Rangers in Yellowknife, NWT, earlier this month.
The presentation was made during the closing ceremony of the First Canadian Ranger Patrol Group's leadership conference in Yellowknife.
Ups and downs
Baker Lake
It was a case of good news, bad news for Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM) this past summer.
According to AEM's third-quarter results issued earlier this month, gold production was up for the company, but profits were down.
AEM saw its net income come in at less than half of what it was during the same time period in 2012 (July-September).
The drop to $47 million during the third quarter is being attributed to falling metal prices. AEM's bottom line was aided by the fact the company set a record high for production during the past quarter, with the Meadowbank gold mine near Baker Lake more than pulling its share to help establish the record.
The company also announced it has increased its production forecast for the year.
Fighting censorship
Nunavut
Former Government of Nunavut minister Manitok Thompson of Rankin Inlet, who currently lives in Alberta, has taken up issue with an Elections Nunavut rule that people who live outside of Nunavut cannot express opinions or support territorial candidates using social media.
The rule was among changes made to the Election Act earlier this year.
Thompson views the rule as censorship based on residency and has taken her complaint to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
The liberties association appears to be agreeing with Thompson's position by asking Nunavut's chief electoral officer to reconsider the position.
Elections Nunavut is reportedly consulting with its lawyer before reaching any decision or releasing any further information on the complaint.
Soccer tourney
Rankin Inlet
The community of Rankin Inlet will be back in the soccer picture for the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) selection process when it hosts a 17-and-under AWG identification tournament from Nov. 15 to 17.
Arviat will host a similar event from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.
Women's healing workshop
Rankin Inlet
A women's healing workshop will be held in Rankin Inlet from Nov. 8 to 12.
The workshop is being jointly sponsored by the Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre, Health Canada, the community of Rankin Inlet and Kivalliq Counselling and Support Services.
Key facilitators and professional support at the workshop will be delivered by Jack Anawak, Patricia Smith and Charlotte Kattegatsiak.
Individual counselling will also be available at the event, if requested.
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