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Friday, March 4, 2016
Missing woman found safe
An 18-year-old woman reported to RCMP as missing Feb. 28 was located Wednesday in the city, according to an RCMP news release.
Britney Atigikyoak was found safe shortly before 1 p.m.
Police had issued a news release seeking public assistance in finding her after she was last seen near the Northland Trailer Park on Feb. 25.
- Shane Magee
Final assembly day for commissioner
MLAs gave NWT Commissioner George Tuccaro a standing ovation yesterday as he presided over the legislative assembly for the final time. Tuccaro, 65, will remain the federal government's representative in the territory until a replacement is named. This was his last official appearance as commissioner on the assembly floor. His replacement is to take over before the legislature sits again in May. Tuccaro was appointed commissioner on May 12, 2010.
- John McFadden
Exploring for lithium deposit
A Vancouver company has acquired the interest in a 11 square kilometre property about 40 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife and plans exploratory work on the lithium deposits over the next year.
92 Resources Corp. announced the deal in a news release Tuesday stating the Hidden Lake property is "highly prospective" for lithium bearing rock formations.
The company plans to spend about $500,000 on exploration of the property before May 31, 2017, subject to regulatory approval.
- Shane Magee
Negotiations lauded
Negotiations between the City of Yellowknife and its unionized employees that began last week went well stated Jack Bourassa with the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
"As it stands, things are progressing positively and common ground has been found," Bourassa, a regional executive vice-president, wrote in an e-mail Monday. "I'm confident bargaining will conclude in May to the mutual benefit of all."
Grant White, the city's director of community services, said Monday the city isn't commenting on negotiations. Asked when the two sides will meet again, White declined comment.
The collective agreement expired at the end of 2015.
- Shane Magee
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Flu season takes nasty turn
Parents in Fort Simpson are being asked to keep sick children home after the school received confirmation of several cases of H1N1 in the community.
H1N1 is commonly referred to as Swine Flu and has the same symptoms as seasonal flu.
In an e-mail sent out to parents of children at Bompas Elementary School on March 1, principal Kelley Andrews-Klein said the school is taking special sanitary measures for all surfaces in the school, which are being done daily. In addition, she asked parents to encourage their children to wash their hands frequently with warm water and soap.
Land to be identified for housing pilot project
The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation's (NWTHC) Northern Pathways to Housing pilot program is consulting with Liidlii Kue First Nation for its Fort Simpson location, according to housing corporation spokesperson Cara Bryant.
The program will see the housing corporation construct a new building with four small units. It will also provide $70,000 in funding on an annual basis for the community, which will cover operating costs and the cost of support workers.
In an e-mail, Bryant stated the housing corporation met with Liidlii Kue First Nation in December to discuss the progress on community consultation for the program. Currently, the housing corporation is working to identify land for the development.
Fort Simpson joins Aklavik and Behchoko as the only communities where the pilot project is being rolled out. However, Bryant said if one of those three projects falls through, Fort Providence may be next in line.
"The NWTHC has met with an interested non-profit group in Fort Providence called the Community Advancement Partnership Society (CAPS) (in) December 2016 to review their proposal should one of the original three proponents decide that they do not want to proceed with their project," Bryant stated.
The society has drawn up a draft floor plan and is currently raising money for a single housing complex for people who are homeless in Fort Providence.
Assembly passes mandate
Twenty-five amendments were passed in the legislative assembly on Feb. 25 as part of the government's new mandate, according to a news release from the government.
The government's mandate is used to govern departmental budgets and business plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
The mandate will be reviewed in mid-2017.
Career expo comes to town
East Three Secondary School is playing host to an annual career expo March 3 which will be open to the public between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Government departments including Environment and Natural Resources and Education, Culture and Employment are expected to have tables set up, along with groups like the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Gwich'in Tribal Council, and the Inuvialuit Communications Society. Industry will be represented by the likes of Esso/Imperial Oil and Advanced Medical Solutions.
The career expo is held in conjunction with the Skills Canada regional competition at the school, which has drawn a crowd in the past as well.
Jackrabbits back on trails
The Jackrabbits program at the Inuvik Ski Club is back after a break, beginning March 6. Skiers of all abilities under nine years old are welcome and the courses run from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the ski club every Sunday unless weathered out.
Anyone looking for more information may contact the ski club by e-mail or on Facebook.
End of the Road festival weekend
The End of the Road Music Festival is taking over Inuvik this weekend, with events running March 4 through 6 at various locations.
The festivities kick off with a talent show Friday night at the Midnight Sun Complex and continue Saturday afternoon with a music workshop at the Children First Centre starting at 1 p.m.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and beginners of all ages are welcome.
At 3 p.m., the Inuvik Youth Centre will host a Fiddle 'n Fun session as well as a guitar workshop, followed by a question-and-answer session with country music award winners Hey Romeo.
Saturday night will see a dance at the complex starting at 9 p.m., and the party continues at the legion the next day starting at 2 p.m.
Second-hand store a go
Representatives of the Inuvik Emergency Warming Centre who went before town council last week to ask for permission to re-open the second-hand store in the Berger Building have received permission from town council at a meeting Feb. 24.
While there is no definite date set for the grand opening yet, the store will be open Saturdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and will sell items such as bedding and some kitchen wares, along with men's, women's and children's clothes. Donations are being accepted.
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