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Friday, May 8, 2015
Two arrested in restaurant burglary
Two men have been arrested and charges are pending after a break-in at a downtown restaurant on Sunday.
In a news release, RCMP stated that the suspects are charged with breaking and entering and committing theft after bottles of liquor were stolen. Police have not said how entry was gained to the building. It is also not clear how many bottles of liquor were stolen. The two men were released and will appear in court at a later date, RCMP stated.
- John McFadden
MLA appears in court
Deh Cho MLA Michael Nadli, charged with assault causing bodily harm, made a brief court appearance in Yellowknife on Tuesday.
His case was adjourned until May 26. Crown prosecutor Duane Praught told the court that he is still waiting for evidence, including medical documents. Nadli turned himself in to RCMP and was charged on April 5 in Fort Providence. That came after the alleged victim was taken to hospital for treatment.
- John McFadden
Don't drink the water, yet
The city plans to have water lines for Old Town and School Draw ready for residents to reconnect on June 1.
A statement says the surface lines will be repaired and flushed this month.
As water lines are recommissioned this month, water may flow from various parts of the system, but residents should wait until next month to connect.
Water delivery schedules remain in place until the lines are ready.
- Shane Magee
Road Safety Week coming up
RCMP and municipal enforcement officers are to be out in full force next week looking for unsafe drivers.
Canada Road Safety Week runs from May 11 to 18 and the Mounties stated in a news release that they will be looking for speeders, people not wearing seat belts as well as impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers. Motorists can expect to see an increase in policing presence on the roads involving check stops and roving patrols, police stated.
- John McFadden
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Water running smoothly again in Fort Providence
Fort Providence is no longer having issues with its water treatment plant.
Last week, the plant slowed down operations and the hamlet was forced to truck in water from Hay River and ask residents to conserve their use.
Senior Administrative Officer Susan Christie said Tuesday all the water levels are back up to where they should be.
"It may have been ice or something that was obstructing the intake," she said.
"We had heavy equipment working there on Monday and it looks like the problem's been resolved."
Simpson hosts agriculture meeting
Fort Simpson is hosting a meeting on the Northwest Territories Agriculture Strategy at the rec centre on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is looking to develop an Agricultural Strategy plan that would specify areas of opportunity for growth in the agricultural sector.
Monday's meeting is the first of several as the GNWT travels the territory to seek public input.
Geese hunting season extended
Anyone with a fall 2014 hunting permit can now hunt overabundant Snow and Ross's geese during the spring conservation season in the Northwest Territories.
Non-aboriginal hunters are now allowed to hunt the birds this spring to reduce their population, because in large numbers these species can degrade natural habitats.
Get Active grant up for grabs
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association, in partnership with the GNWT and the NWT Seniors Society, is offering Get Active grants for June as part of labelling June Recreation and Parks Month.
"I encourage community groups to celebrate Recreation and Parks Month by hosting or participating in community physical activity events," stated Geoff Ray, executive director of the NWTRPA, in a news release.
"Participating in recreation and parks programs makes you happy and feel good."
Residents can apply for funding to help community members get involved in healthy physical activities.
Those who apply can receive $400 to organize and deliver a community recreational event.
Council won't cross Hay River picket line
Inuvik town council members will not be attending the NWT Association of Municipalities conference at Hay River this week.
Mayor Floyd Roland said the prospect of crossing a picket line to get to the conference as the ongoing strike of the Hay River municipal employees continues was enough to convince council to cancel.
Roland said he surveyed the council members by telephone over the issue, since the last council meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.
The members he was able to reach all agreed it would be best not to attend.
The conference was moved to the Hay River Reserve in a bid to avoid any picketers, but the municipal employees are planning to set up picket lines at the conference site.
Searchlight bid ends
Inuvik musician Abe Drennan has failed to make it to the fourth round of a nation-wide music contest.
Drennan announced last week that he didn't get past the third round in the CBC Searchlight contest for new Canadian musicians.
"It was super fun though, and great exposure."
Peer retreat upcoming
The Fostering Open eXpression among Youth (FOXY) program is accepting applications for summer retreats planned for July 23 to 31 and Aug. 6 to 14.
"We will be holding two peer leader retreats this year for young NWT women," said executive director Candice Lys. "We are super excited to announce that this year participants will receive two high school credits for their active participation in the retreat, and two additional credits for their completion of a community project when they return to home communities."
All expenses for participants, including travel from their home communities to Yellowknife, is covered through the generous support of the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Arctic Inspiration Prize and other sponsors.
Women aged 13 to 17 can apply.
Greenhouse meeting
The Inuvik Community Greenhouse will hold its annual general meeting on May 9.
The board has been struggling to recruit more members to serve as directors for at least the last two years, and also has been unable to pass some amended bylaws, said chairperson Kristen Callaghan.
The board is also likely to face questions about the fees it charges members as well as compulsory volunteer hours for gardeners. Last week, a debate on those issues erupted on Facebook.
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