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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Suspect pleads guilty to possession for purpose of trafficking
A man who was arrested this summer in an RCMP drug sweep dubbed "Project Goblin" has pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him.
Jacob Feldman entered his plea in front of Judge Bernadette Schmaltz in territorial court Tuesday. He was initially to be sentenced on that charge in January but Schamaltz asked that the date be moved up, adding Feldman is still in custody. He will now be sentenced this Monday but he remains in custody at least until then.
– John McFadden
Old Towner loses Supreme Court case
A man who took the city of Yellowknife and the federal government to court for blocking access to his Government Dock workshop has had his case dismissed by an NWT Supreme Court judge.
In his statement of claim, Bill Leard requested the court order a portion of the federally-owned property to be either leased or sold to him because the city's decision to restrict parking there had affected his ability to access his workshop.
In her ruling, Judge Shannon Smallwood wrote "despite Leard's historical access to his lot... Leard enjoyed no more than what other members of the public enjoyed: public access to the Government Dock."
– Cody Punter
Open water reported on Great Slave Lake
RCMP is urging caution when travelling on Great Slave Lake after a local fisherman reported seeing a large pressure crack in the ice outside Dettah. The crack, which is estimated to be six-feet wide, exposed areas of open water and is in the vicinity of Wool Bay.
Recent snowfalls may make it difficult to identify where the crack is, so RCMP urge people to use caution when out on the lake.
– Randi Beers
Winter recreation guide available soon
The City Of Yellowknife is advising residents that as of this Friday, Dec. 12, the Winter 2015 recreation guide will be available.
To view it online log on to yellowknife.ca. Copies of it can also be picked up at city hall, the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool, The Fieldhouse and the Yellowknife Public Library. Registration for the winter programs begins Monday, Dec 15 at 9 a.m.
– John McFadden
Death treated as suspicious
Arviat
The community of Arviat was shocked to learn the news of Artcirq performer and Kikkukia band member Joey Ammaq's death in Iglulik this past week.
The 25yearold performer and musician was found showing no vital signs inside a residence on Dec. 1.
He was later pronounced dead at the nursing station.
As of press time, the RCMP were treating Ammaq's death as suspicious.
Ammaq was part of the Iglulik contingent of performers who put on a dance and Artcirq performance in Arviat this past September.
Christmas concert approaching
Rankin Inlet
The always highly anticipated Leo Ussak Elementary School Christmas Concert is set to go this coming Monday, Dec. 15, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Concert-goers are reminded the concert fills up fast and to come early for best seating.
Best of the best in science
Rankin Inlet
Listed below are the officials winners in the annual Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik (MUI) Science Fair held in Rankin Inlet on Nov. 27.
The top two finishers will represent MUI at the Kivalliq Regional Science Fair in Baker Lake early in 2015.
No. 1: An Amauti vs. A Snugly: How They Affect Your Posture: by Katauyak Everard and Chelsea Sammurtok
- No. 2: An Eye on Suicide: by Tatonya Autut
- No. 3: Paleolithic Diet: Live Well, Live Longer: by Grachel D'Cunha
- No. 4: Stereotypes: by Kakak Mercer and Jessica Eccles
- No. 5: Sensory Memory: by Layla Autut and Reuben Aliyak
- Elementary and middle school People's Choice award: Volcanoes by Saskia Curley
- MUI's People's Choice and Visual Appeal: Paleolithic Diet by Grachel D'Cunha
- Northern Relevancy: An Amauti vs. A Snugly by Katauyak Everard and Chelsea Sammurtok
- Best Interview: Electric Field Strength and Radiation by Kayla Kent and Precious Maningas
- Most Scientific: Electric Field Strength and Radiation by Kayla Kent and Precious Maningas
Elder's Christmas party
Rankin Inlet
The annual Rankin Inlet Elder's Christmas Party is being held at the community hall on Dec. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Members of the committee overseeing the event are still accepting donations, including promotional items toward the party.
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