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Monday, January 4, 2016
Sudden death investigation in Inuvik

Inuvik RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the community after a man's body was discovered on a ski trail at 1:30 p.m. Christmas Day.

Police will be working alongside the Office of the Chief Coroner of the NWT during the investigation; however, the death is not being considered suspicious.

No further information was available as of press time.

- Meagan Leonard

Arrest made after assault at Hay River high-rise

A man was arrested following an aggravated assault at the Hay River high-rise during the early hours of Dec. 19.

After responding to several calls from the public reporting a disturbance at the building, police arrived to find adult man suffering from apparent stab wounds. He was transported to hospital in Hay River and later medevaced to Edmonton for further treatment.

Later that morning, RCMP arrested Lawrence Bishop, 36, of Hay River.

He has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He appeared in Yellowknife court Dec. 22.

- Meagan Leonard

Liquor seized on winter road

Charges are pending after RCMP seized a quantity of over-ration liquor on the winter road to Tulita on Dec. 22.

During vehicle check stops around 8 p.m. that evening, police seized 34 375-ml bottles and one 750-ml bottle of vodka, along with 12 cans of beer. Three females were implicated in this incident. The same evening, a male leaving Norman Wells for Tulita was found transporting 31 375-ml bottles of vodka.

The investigation is ongoing.

- Meagan Leonard

Ski club break and enter, arson investigation

Inuvik RCMP are asking for the public's help after an incident of breaking and entering and suspicious fire at the Inuvik ski club Dec. 8.

Police responded to a call on a ski trail south of the club where they found two snow machines on fire - one was completely destroyed.

The machines had been stolen from the ski club's shed, which was also damaged, along with a number of other items inside including a camera.

Damages are expected to be over $5,000. The investigation is on-going but no arrests have been made as of press time.

- Meagan Leonard

Minister wants transfer reduction reversed

Nunavut Territorial Finance Minister Keith Peterson wants a reduction in federal transfer payments to be reversed.

He stated Dec. 24 the Government of Nunavut is set to receive $1.462 billion in 2016-17 through the territorial formula financing (TFF) transfer.

The amount is $34 million less than expected.

"This amount is based using data that Statistics Canada significantly revised and released a few weeks ago," stated Peterson in a news release.

"These revisions are substantial, and result from technical changes to how Statistics Canada collects and measures important economic indicators, which are not reflective of Nunavut's reality."

Peterson said the technical change has a significant impact, but believes the issue can be corrected.

"We are working with our federal and territorial colleagues to ensure northern Canadians are not penalized by technical changes. We look forward to having this issue resolved before our government's budget is presented in February 2016," he said.

- Michele LeTourneau

Fuel prices in the territory down

Nunavut

The cost of diesel and gasoline went down by 10 cents per litre in Nunavut effective Jan. 1.

Because of a drop in world market prices, the Petroleum Products Division of the Department of Community and Government Services, which purchases the bulk fuel supply for the territory, is able to pass on savings.

- Michele LeTourneau

Increase in senior subsidy

Nunavut

The fuel subsidy for seniors who own their homes increased effective Jan. 1.

The Senior Fuel Subsidy eligibility went up to 3,500 litres in each community across the territory.

Previously the maximum allowable subsidy ranged from 2,500 to 3,175 liters of fuel per home, depending on the location of the community.

The program aims to offset the high cost of heating fuel in Nunavut. Eligible homeowners are reimbursed for the cost of heating fuel, up to 3,500 litres.

To be eligible for this subsidy, applicants must be permanent residents of Nunavut, be 60 years of age or older and own and live in the home for which the subsidy is being requested, stated a Department of Family Services news release.

To receive a 100 per cent subsidy, applicants must have an income of less than $75,000 and not receive income assistance.

For those with an income between $75,000 and $100,000, a subsidy of 50 per cent is available.

- Michele LeTourneau

Municipal land sales subject of referendum

Nunavut

The Government of Nunavut will be holding a referendum on the question of selling or leasing municipal lands on May 9.

All eligible voters will have the opportunity to answer the question: "Do you want the municipality of (city or hamlet name) to be able to sell municipal lands?"

"The outcome of the referendum will determine whether Nunavut municipalities can sell municipal lands or continue leasing them in the current manner," stated Community and Government Services Minister Joe Savikataaq in a recent news release.

"The last land referendum took place in 1995. It's once again time for municipal voters to choose whether to remove or keep the restriction on the sale of lands."

Community information sessions are scheduled to begin in February.

- Michele LeTourneau

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