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Friday, September 25, 2015
Police to hold memorial ceremony
The public is invited to attend the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day ceremony at RCMP headquarters at 5010 Veteran's Memorial Drive at 11 a.m. Sunday. The short ceremony will involve a parade of regular and auxiliary police members. The event will honour officers killed on duty across the country, specifically four killed this past year including RCMP Const. David Wynn in Alberta, Edmonton Police Service Const. Daniel Woodall, B.C. commercial transport enforcement officer Toni D. Kristinsson and Manitoba corrections officer Rhonda L. Commodore.
- Shane Magee
Minister approves Snap Lake changes
Environment and Natural Resources Minister Michael Miltenberger approved changes to the De Beers Snap Lake diamond mine water licence Sept. 10. The changes, recommended for approval by the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board after an environmental review, allow for a higher level of total dissolved solids to be released into Snap Lake. The board ruled the increase would likely change the taste of the water but not have significant environmental effects. The minister's approval was the final step in the process.
- Shane Magee
Cable restored after fibre line cut
Cable television service was out for some Northwestel customers in the city Wednesday after a fibre optic line was accidentally cut between Swift River, B.C. and Watson Lake, Yukon. The company stated in a news release that service had been mostly restored as of Wednesday evening. The cut fibre optic line led to disruptions to broadband data, long-distance and cellular service in the Mackenzie Delta, Nunavut and satellite-served communities in the NWT.
- Shane Magee
Wasylciw running for MLA in Frame Lake
Local businessman David Wasylciw has announced that he will be running for MLA in the Frame Lake riding in the Nov. 23 territorial election. In a news release issued yesterday, Wasylciw describes himself as a parent, small business owner and dedicated volunteer. Jan Fullerton is the only other declared candidate for the Frame Lake riding.
- John McFadden
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Family violence awareness promoted
From Sept. 20 to 26, Liidlii Kue First Nation will be holding events to raise awareness about family violence and support survivors.
Poster-making events took place at the Friendship Centre on Sept. 21, while RCMP hosted a barbecue and displays at the recreation centre on Sept. 23.
Board games were held throughout the week at Aurora College.
On Sept. 24, drumming will take place at Thomas Simpson Secondary School during the weekly assembly, followed by a full-day workshop at Aurora College titled What Will It Take?
A family violence awareness walk is scheduled to take place Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. and there will be a cookout at the band parking lot the following day at noon.
Fracking discussions to resume
The GNWT has announced the next legislative assembly will resume discussions on proposed hydraulic fracturing regulations.
Those regulations are currently in draft form and were developed earlier in 2015 with the intent of refining regulatory processes on oil and gas projects.
On Sept. 18, the standing committee on economic development and infrastructure released a statement praising the announcement. The committee will be tabling a report on fracturing during the upcoming session.
School under construction
Echo Dene School in Fort Liard will be receiving exterior repairs over the course of the winter semester.
The school announced on Sept. 15 that renovations are expected to wrap up at some point in November.
Exterior siding and windows will be replaced during that time.
In a letter to parents, principal Brad Carrier requested that parents drop their children off at school in a manner that minimizes traffic.
Recreation awards come to Fort Simpson
On Oct. 7, the Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association will hold an awards banquet starting at 6 p.m. at Fort Simpson's community hall, in conjunction with their upcoming conference.
The conference runs from Oct. 6 to 8 and features keynote speaker Ryan McMahon, an Anishinaabe-Metis comedian, writer and actor from Manitoba.
According to a news release, the conference aims to bring recreation leaders together from around the territory to talk about issues affecting recreation.
Municipal election candidates named
The candidates for the upcoming municipal election were announced by returning officer Grant Hood after nominations closed Sept. 21.
Two people have put their names forward for mayor. Current councillor Derek Lindsay will contest the current mayor, Jim McDonald, for the position.
Twelve people put their names forward for eight councillor positions, including newcomers Steven Baryluk, Darrell Christie, Tony Devlin, Abdalla El Bekai, Michael Fabijan, Bright Lubansa and Vince Sharpe. Councillors Natasha Kulikowski, Joe Lavoie, Alana Mero, Kurt Wainman and Clarence Wood are seeking re-election as councillors. The election is Oct. 19.
Kayaker rescued
A man whose kayak capsized was rescued from the shore of Big Lake on Sept. 20, RCMP stated Sept. 21 in a news release.
The kayaker called for police help around 5:30 p.m. after his boat had capsized. The kayaker had been wearing a life jacket and was able to use his cellphone to make the call.
"RCMP officers, accompanied by a member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, quickly deployed in an RCMP boat," Const. Elenore Sturko stated. "Approximately 15 minutes after launching the police boat, the kayaker was located on shore. They were transported on the police boat to Emergency Health Services, who transported the kayaker to the Inuvik Regional Hospital for observation."
Women's hockey returns
The Delta Divas are getting back on the ice after a season away, said organizer Anne Kokko.
The women's hockey team will be hosting a registration evening in the library Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Kokko said there are options for those who want to sign up. Players can commit to a half-season or a full season. If at least 12 women sign up for a full season, there will be the possibility of drop-in spots.
March to end family violence
A host of groups in Inuvik are working together to put on events for Family Violence Awareness Week, including setting up a booth at Northmart Sept. 24 where there will be quizzes, games and smoothies.
The highlight of the week, however, will take place starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the post office where participants will rally in a Take Back The Night march. The march will be followed by a family night at Ingamo Hall, starting at 7 p.m.
Friday Sept. 25 will see a community feast at Ingamo Hall, which will feature an art project, scavenger hunt and healing game between 5 and 8 p.m.
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