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Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Police issue warning
Police have issued a warning after one person was transported to hospital after consuming what is believed to be fentanyl on Saturday, according to an RCMP news release.
Two other people also believed to have consumed the same substance were contacted by police and confirmed safe. Illicit fentanyl has been appearing in green pill and powder form and has been sold under the street names "fake oxy," "greenies," or "green monsters," states the news release.
According to the release, the drug is more toxic than other opiates, even in very small quantities.
- Evan Kiyoshi French
Man accused in Sunridge Place murder in court
The man facing murder charges after two men were found with serious injuries in a Sunridge Place apartment in December 2014, has asked for a copy of the Crown's case. Denecho King, 22, stands charged with murder and attempted murder, in the death of 39-year-old John Wifladt and the attempted murder of Colin Digness, 41.
On Tuesday, an attorney acting for King said his client wants a copy of the disclosure so he can read it at the North Slave Correctional Centre. Territorial court judge Garth Malakoe told King - who appeared by video - he can have a copy but must not share it.
- Evan Kiyoshi French
Military exercises continue
Members of the Canadian Forces participating in Arctic readiness exercises are in the city until Monday, according to a news release. On Feb. 8, Yellowknife exercises began as part of a greater operation including approximately 2,500 troops from the regular force, primary reserve and Canadian Rangers operating across Canada's North, states the release. Exercises will include parachute jumps and engagement involving remote First Nations communities.
- Evan Kiyoshi French
Economic future eyed
The Denendeh Development Corporation has released a report assessing the economic future of the NWT, according to a news release. Published on Feb. 16, the report provides a snapshot of the state of the territory's economy, "to stimulate discussion on where and how to maintain stability and encourage growth," states the release. Created in 1982 by the Dene National Assembly, the corporation is a non-profit targeted at building a stronger economic future for the Dene.
- Evan Kiyoshi French
Agnico Eagle Mines releases mixed news
Baker Lake
It was a good news/bad news scenario for Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) operated gold mines in Baker Lake and Rankin Inlet this past week.
In Baker, AEM announced it's looking to begin construction on a 50-km road to connect Meadowbank mine near Baker Lake to its Amaruq exploration project, about 50 km to the northwest of Meadowbank.
However, the news wasn't so good in Rankin, where AEM announced it was delaying the start of its Meliadine gold mine until 2020.
The poor state of the current gold market is to blame for the decision.
The Meliadine mine is expected to produce 350,000 ounces annually over the nine years of its life.
Kivalliq Cup rescheduled
Baker Lake
Five teams were scheduled to compete in the annual Kivalliq Cup oldtimers hockey tournament in Baker Lake this past weekend.
The tourney had to be rescheduled to this coming weekend due to bad weather this past Thursday, Feb. 11, in a number of Kivalliq communities.
Scheduled to join the host Arctic Fuels Flames and Grey Wolves this coming weekend are teams from Rankin Inlet, Coral Harbour and Arviat.
Youth heading to movie audition
Arviat
Three Arviat youths, Ruth Kaviok, Innosar Issakiark and Anthony Alikaswa, have been selected to participate in the Arctic Youth Performing Arts Workshop and Audition for the Inuit teen movie, The Grizzlies, in Iqaluit from Feb. 14 to 21.
The Arviat youths were among 200 to audition from across the North, with 30 being chosen to participate in the workshop and audition.
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