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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
RCMP officer's actions not in contempt of court
RCMP and one of its officers have been cleared of a contempt of court charge.
The Mounties and Const. Ryan Gillis had been cited by NWT Supreme Court Judge Virginia Schuler in September after Gillis admitted to releasing Paulo Lamvu, who had been charged in a downtown beating four years ago.
An arrest warrant had been issued for Lamvu when he missed a 2012 court appearance. Lamvu had gone to RCMP headquarters to see about his warrant and Gillis admitted in an affidavit that he had improperly released him. In her written ruling Schuler stated that Gillis showed a lack of diligence and his actions bordered on negligence. However, she stated that it was an isolated lapse and declined to make a finding of civil contempt against Gillis and the RCMP.
- John McFadden
Residents warned about unsafe winter routes
The city is advising residents about two potentially unsafe winter ice routes.
Due to low water levels, crews have been unable to install a floating curtain to promote ice formation under the McMeekin Causeway Bridge in Old Town. The ice route links Yellowknife Bay with Back Bay. Thin ice signs have been installed and the public is asked to avoid the area if possible.
- John McFadden
Christmas lights to be lit Thursday
The public is encouraged to get into the Christmas spirit tomorrow as lights will be lit at city hall and the legislative assembly. The Christmas Lights Across Canada event begins at city hall at 4:45 p.m. with carols sung by the Mildred Hall School choir. Mayor Mark Heyck will then flick the switch at 5 p.m., illuminating city hall, Somba K'e Civic Plaza and the Christmas tree at the centre of the amphitheater.
- John McFadden
Violence against women, girls to be discussed
The fourth event in a four-part series of public conversations about violence against indigenous women and girls is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. tonight at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. The discussion topic is "de-colonization."
A related interactive panel discussion, is planned for 7 p.m. on Friday at K'alemi Dene School in Ndilo.
- Daron Letts
Feast time for community
Arviat
Calm Air is keeping its Kivalliq Christmas tradition alive once again this year.
The airline will fill bellies, give out gifts and put smiles on many a face in Arviat this holiday season, when it hosts the annual Calm Air Christmas Feast on Dec. 4.
The Calm Air team will have enough goodies in Arviat to serve 1,000 meals.
The airline also began doubling the Christmas dinners this year, serving 800 dinners in Sanikiluaq on Dec. 2.
Elder's party set
Rankin Inlet
The annual Elder's Christmas Party will be held at the Rankin Inlet community hall on Dec. 19, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
The committee in charge of the party is reaching out to the community to help support the Elder's Christmas Party by donating promotional items, gifts or funding.
Christmas Cup upcoming
Iqaluit/Rankin Inlet
Rankin Inlet will be one of five teams vying for the Iqaluit Christmas Cup senior men's hockey championship in Iqaluit from Dec. 5 to 7.
Also expected to compete are host Iqaluit, Ottawa, Kuujjuaq and Yellowknife.
A sixth team that may involve players from Repulse Bay is still possible.
Men arrested for theft
Coral Harbour
Two men were arrested in connection to a major break and enter in Coral Harbour this past month.
The RCMP say a store was broken into on Nov. 17, with more than $10,000 in merchandise taken by the thieves.
The majority of the goods were recovered during the course of the investigation.
One man was scheduled to make his first court appearance yesterday, Dec. 2, while the other is scheduled to make his first appearance on March 5.
The RCMP did not release the names of the two men charged.
Time for the Grinch
Arviat
The John Arnalukjuak High School Drama Club will be performing How The Grinch Stole Christmas on Dec. 17 and 18.
Each day will feature a matinee performance for Arviat students, as well a public performance in the evening.
New tourism officer
Arviat
Nuatii Andrea Kablutsiak has been named as the new tourism development officer in Arviat.
Kablutsiak takes over from Olivia Tagalik in her new position.
Helping hands
Rankin Inlet
Fundraising efforts are continuing for the annual RCMP Christmas Hamper in Rankin Inlet.
The hamper has been running since 1996 in Rankin and, this year, about 200 families will receive upwards of $250 to spend at local stores for Christmas.
Students at Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik (MUI) are helping out the RCMP Christmas Hamper by raffling a large TV. Raffle tickets can be purchased from MUI students.
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