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Wednesday, March 2, 2016
RCMP seek missing woman
Police are seeking the public's help to find 18-year-old Britney Atigikyoak who was reported missing Feb. 28. According to an RCMP news release issued Tuesday, Atigikyoak was last seen Thursday evening near Northland Trailer Park. She is described as five-foot-four-inches tall, weighing 150 lbs, with long brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
- Shane Magee
MLAs freeze salaries
MLAs yesterday voted to freeze their salaries for the next two years. The move comes after the government ordered wages for deputy ministers, senior managers and employees excluded from the collective agreement to also be frozen for the next two years.
The government stated in a news release the measures were necessary to keep expenditures in line with revenues during a downturn on the territory's economy. The freeze on MLAs salaries means they won't be receiving a cost of living raise and is expected to save the government $30,000 over the next year.
- John McFadden
United Way funding recipients announced
Nine Yellowknife groups are receiving grants from United Way.They include Ecology North, Food Rescue, Yellowknife Association for Community Living, Mildred Hall School's Traditional Mentorship Program, YK Cares, Girl Guides of Canada Yellowknife, Yellowknife Scouts, MS Society of Canada Yellowknife, and YWCA. The maximum grant amount per organization has been increased to $7,500 from $5,000 this year.
As well, the NWT Breast Health/Breast Cancer Action Group will receive $45,000 over three years.
- Meagan Leonard
New charity group makes first donation
Yellowknife Scouts is the first recipient of the 100 Men Who Give a Damn charity and will receive $12,000.
The group met last Wednesday night and had nearly 120 men in attendance. A local chapter of the national group was formed earlier this year. Each member is expected to donate $100 four times a year and then vote on where to donate the money.
- Meagan Leonard
Skill learning
Baker Lake
A parkamaking program initiated by Alice Mannik met with big success in Baker Lake this past month.
The program, which saw eight women learn to make their own parkas, was supported by the Kivalliq Inuit Association.
For the complete story on the Baker program, please see the March 9 edition of Kivalliq News.
Mining forecast
Nunavut
A report done by the Conference Board of Canada states Nunavut can expect a more positive outlook as publicsector projects and mineral exploration help turn the economy around over the medium term.
The public sector will be investing in infrastructure in the next few years, including the construction of the $143million Canadian High Arctic Research Station in Cambridge Bay and the $300million upgrade to the Iqaluit airport.
As Agnico Eagle continues to cut back gold production at its Meadowbank mine near Baker Lake, Nunavut's mining output is expected to see a 3.6 per cent dip this year before picking up again in 2017.
Among the three territories, Nunavut is expected to see the most exploration spending, the bulk of which will be done by senior companies.
In all, Nunavut's economy is forecast to expand by 1.2 per cent in 2016 and grow at an even stronger pace in 2017.
Poker time
Rankin Inlet
Poker lovers will want to pull up a seat at the Rankin Inlet community hall for the upcoming twoday Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament on March 5 and 6, with the action beginning at 5 p.m. both nights.
A top prize of $2,500 is guaranteed at the event, which is a fundraiser in support of the Juggernauts mixed fastball team attending the national championship.
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