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Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Replica gun sparks warning
The public is being advised to use replica guns with care after RCMP were called to a Con Road apartment building after a complaint of a male pointing a pistol out a window.
RCMP stated in a news release they responded to the call about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, secured the area. The male was located with what is known as an airsoft pistol. No charges were filed. An airsoft gun is a replica firearm and shoots small projectiles like a BB gun.
- John McFadden
Expired birth control pulled from pharmacy shelves
Concern arose last week after an error at a distribution plant in Calgary resulted in approximately 100 women in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba receiving expired blister packages of Alesse 21.
The pills also reached Yellowknife, but were not dispensed, Shoppers' spokesperson Lana Gogas said.
Shoppers Drug Mart has launched a review of internal protocols to determine how to prevent future errors.
- Meagan Leonard
Crack cocaine seized downtown
Charges are expected to be laid against a Yellowknife man after a police search of an apartment in the downtown area Monday evening found 10 grams of crack cocaine and evidence of trafficking, according to an RCMP news release.
The man, who was expected to appear in court yesterday, was not identified by police as the charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and breach of court ordered conditions were still pending.
- Shane Magee
JTFN in the High Arctic
Joint Task Force North is on exercise near Cambridge Bay, where forces members are carrying out Operation Nunalivut, an Arctic sovereignty operation they've been running since 2007.
Capt. Bonnie Wilken, public affairs officer, said the Yellowknife-based 440 squadron's twin otters are serving more than 200 personnel. Wilken said Canadian Rangers have been supporting infantry as they conduct snowmobile patrols, while navy divers are working on the Erebus with researchers working for Parks Canada.
- Evan Kiyoshi French
Hockey Town winds down
Rankin Inlet
The 201415 hockey season is rapidly winding down for Kivalliq hockey hot bed, Rankin Inlet.
The Rankin Rock of the Rankin Inlet Minor Hockey Association sent three teams to the Iqaluit minor hockey tournament this past weekend. The Rock sent its peewee, bantam and midget squads to the tourney.
While the young minor hockey players were competing in Iqaluit, the Rankin Inlet oldtimers were travelling to Yellowknife to take part in the annual Basillie Cup oldtimers championship.
Final results from the two events were not known as of press time.
A Rankin Inlet senior men's hockey team will try to make up for Rankin's nonplayoff performance at the First Air tournament in Yellowknife earlier this month, when it travels to Iqaluit to compete in the annual Toonyk Tyme senior men's hockey championship this coming weekend.
Rankin is also expected to send a team to the Arctic Circle Cup in Repulse Bay from April 24 to 26 to close out the season.
Ranger training on now
Rankin Inlet
The Rankin Inlet Canadian Ranger Patrol is holding a training exercise from April 7 to 17.
The Rankin Rangers are participating in annual training, as well as familiarization with the .303 Lee Enfield rifle.
The exercise is part of annual training conducted each year by patrols under the command of the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group.
Annual training consists of classroom theory and practical application of military and traditional skills out on the land.
Patrol members receive instruction in navigation, patrol reconnaissance, weapons handling and safety, along with skills essential to being a Canadian Ranger.
Museum training deadline looms
Kivalliq
Kivalliq residents are reminded the Canadian Museum of History is now accepting applications for its RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices.
The eightmonth program offers professional and technical training in museum practices to First Nations, Metis and Inuit from across Canada.
The deadline for applications is April 30.
All training is under the supervision of museum staff in a variety of fields, including research, collections, exhibitions, public programs, corporate affairs, development and museum services. The objective of the internship is to offer practical experience for aboriginal people who would like to broaden their skills in various aspects of museum work.
Since its inception, close to 100 aboriginal trainees have successfully completed the program.
The RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices is generously supported by the RBC Emerging Artists Project.
Derby raffle approaches
Chesterfield Inlet
The Chesterfield Inlet Fishing Derby Committee is holding a giant raffle in support of the community's upcoming fishing derby.
Ten great prizes are up for grabs ranging from airline tickets to a sewing machine and work boots.
The draw for the prizes will take place on May 10 at 9 p.m. at the hamlet gym, following the snowmobile race winner's awards.
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