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Friday, October 28, 2016
Ice testing begins soon
Ice thickness testing is set to begin in Yellowknife Wednesday.
Residents are reminded not to step foot on ice until it measures at least 15 centimetres deep.
Updates will be posted online every Monday on the City of Yellowknife website.
- Kirsten Fenn
Court ends case against city
A territorial court judge on Monday dismissed a claim against the City of Yellowknife, ruling the municipality wasn't grossly negligent when Nancy Vail fell on a slippery sidewalk Nov. 9 last year along Franklin Avenue.
Vail had sought $8,000 from the city to cover lost wages because of injuries to her hip and wrist.
"It's kind of unfortunate. It's not just about me, it's about the precedent," she said about the decision.
She's worried about what the decision means for how the city cares for its sidewalks.
Vail won't have to pay costs for bringing the claim to court.
- Shane Magee
Auction raises more than $3,300
An auction held over two weeks this month in support of the Yellowknife Association for Community Living raised $3,353 which will help support individuals with disabilities and their families.
The association announced the results in an e-mail Wednesday from the non-profit association. The auction included items given to former Northwest Territories commissioner George Tuccaro.
The event drew 580 bids from 86 individuals.
A pair of Indonesian rod puppets garnered $610 after 38 bids.
- Shane Magee
Science exhibition coming to St. Pat's
The Canada 150 Power of Ideas Tour will take over the gyms at St. Patrick High School next March, with a travelling science exhibition and interactive workshops.
The event is being brought to Yellowknife by Actua and the Perimeter Institute and is expected to be open to the community in the evenings, according to St. Pat's principal Coleen McDonald.
- Kirsten Fenn
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Ferry closure still tentative
The territorial Department of Transportation temporarily suspended a 72-hour notice for closure of the MV Lafferty ferry to Fort Simpson on Oct. 20.
The suspension came two days after the department announced the ferry's upcoming closure.
At press time on Oct. 25, the MV Lafferty and MV Johnny Berens ferry, which crosses to Wrigley, were operating normally, although travellers were being warned the ferries could close with little to no notice.
Drug bust in Fort Simpson
A man and woman from Alberta were arrested on Oct. 23 by Fort Simpson RCMP for being in possession of 1.2 kilograms of marijuana as well as 29 grams of magic mushrooms.
The couple, who are both from Devon, Alta., were charged with possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.
They were released by a Justice of the Peace, with a court date set for Feb. 8, 2017.
Northern Youth Abroad accepting applications
Students interested in taking part in Northern Youth Abroad have until Nov. 11 to submit applications for the program's 2017 Canadian component.
The program is open to youth between the ages of 15 and 20 who want to travel and volunteer in a host community located in southern Canada.
In 2016, seven Deh Cho youth took part in the program, coming from Fort Providence, Fort Simpson and Nahanni Butte. An eighth youth came from K'atl'odeeche First Nation.
Two elected to education authority
During a byelection on Oct. 11, two new members were elected to Fort Simpson's district education authority. Kevin Allen, who received 29 votes, and Kathy Konisenta, who received 25 votes, will both sit on the authority.
Soccer tournament hits third year
In keeping with soccer-playing tradition, the hamlet of Fort Liard will be hosting its third annual indoor soccer tournament next month. The three-day tournament kicks off Nov. 25 and will run until Nov. 27.
There must be at least one female player on each team, and a maximum of two substitutes per team. Age categories include U14, U16 and U19.
Crime down last month
A monthly update from Inuvik RCMP to town council showed calls for service down in September 2016 compared to the same time last year.
There were 304 calls for service during the month, including 54 for the Liquor Act, 33 assaults, three break and enters, three thefts of a motor vehicle, one for drug trafficking and nine for impaired driving.
The Inuvik RCMP were busy in the community last month, getting involved in the Terry Fox Run, PARTY program, a community cleanup and attending a bake night at the youth centre.
Twice in September the RCMP responded to incidents of missing persons on the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk highway. In both instances, individuals were safely located after search and rescue were activated. The RCMP cautioned people not to use the highway while it is under construction.
Halloween party Saturday
There will be a Halloween party for youth at the Midnight Sun Complex from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.
Youth are invited to come in their best costumes for a haunted house, games, crafts and a costume contest.
The event is free and open to children 12 years old or younger.
Tourism programs welcome applicants
Two tourism mentorship programs hosted by the GNWT are accepting applications from residents interested in gaining insight and experience in the industry.
The youth mentorship for tourism program and the tourism business mentorship program offer training opportunities for students, young professionals and those new to the industry.
The application deadline for the business mentorship program is Dec. 16 and for the youth mentorship program is Jan. 31.
Youth ambassadors sought
The GNWT is now accepting applications for its 2016-2017 Northwest Territories Youth Ambassador Program.
The program provides NWT youth with opportunities to build leadership skills through participation in special events and volunteer assignments.
In the past, youth ambassadors have attended the Arctic Winter Games, Canada Winter Games and North American Indigenous Games.
Applicants are selected based on community involvement, commitment to a healthy lifestyle and personal reflection on how the program will help them.
Youth between 16 and 24 can apply by Dec. 9 for the program.
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