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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Search continues for missing hunter
A desperate search continues for a hunter missing near McKay Lake, about 350 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife. In a news release, RCMP stated Antoine Betsidea, 46, was with several other hunters on the Tibbitt-to-Contwoyto Winter Road on Sunday when he became separated from his hunting party. He was last seen on a snowmobile about 3 p.m. that day. RCMP is working with its search and rescue co-ordinator as well as Civil Aviation Search and Rescue in consultation with Yellowknife Ground Search and Rescue. They are using aircraft but added weather has been a factor.
- John McFadden
Illegal hunting trial postponed
The search for a missing hunter north of Yellowknife has led to the postponement of an illegal hunting trial in Yellowknife. Former Ndilo chief Ted Tsetta was to go on trial today after he was charged in February 2014 with hunting caribou without a wildlife tag. However, Tsetta asked for an adjournment in Territorial Court yesterday, telling Judge Robert Gorin that he wanted a postponement so he could help search for the man who he said is a relative of his. Tsetta will be back in court next Tuesday to set a new date for the trial.
- John McFadden
Two charged after firearm seizure
A man and a woman are charged after RCMP seized a restricted firearm at a Yellowknife hotel. According to a news release from the Mounties, the weapon was seized during the execution of a search warrant on Jan. 26. Police have not named the hotel nor have they described the firearm. Anatoly Eichman, 28, and Jamie Haward, 21, are charged with unauthorized possession of and careless storage of a firearm. Police have not said where the suspects are from. Eichman remained in custody as of press time while Haward is to appear in court on Feb. 14.
- John McFadden
Winter road opens today
The Tibbitt-to-Contwoyto Winter Road is set to open at 8 a.m. today, according to the joint venture that constructs it. The road, part portage, part ice road, goes about 600 kilometres from the end of Highway 4 northeast to the diamond mines that partner to construct it.
Supplies for the mines are trucked up the roadway typically open for about six weeks per winter.
- Shane Magee
Arctic Atoms hit the ice
Rankin Inlet/Kivalliq
A total of eight teams in two divisions were slated to compete in the annual Arctic Atoms hockey tournament this past weekend in Rankin Inlet.
The North Division featured the Rankin Rock B squad, Coral Harbour, Naujaat and the Rock girls' squad, while the South Division featured the Rankin Rock A, Arviat, Baker Lake and the Rock Novice squad.
Final results were not known as of press time.
Northern Perspectives launches inaugural conference
Winnipeg/Nunavut
Northern Perspectives will launch its inaugural conference at the Winnipeg Art Gallery from Feb. 1-4.
The event is a joint venture between the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce, Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce and Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association.
The primary focus of Northern Perspectives is to bring Nunavut to Manitoba.
The gathering is a showcase of business, arts and culture, with a number of conference sessions addressing economic and partnership opportunities across various business sectors in Manitoba.
Keynote speakers are scheduled to include Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna and Manitoba Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade Cliff Cullen.
Other scheduled speakers include Dr. Stephen Borys of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Nunavut Minister of Culture and Heritage George Kuksuk, the Fort Rouge Member of Manitoba's Legislative Assembly, Wab Kinew, and Nunavut Minister of Economic Development and Transportation Monica EllKanayuk.
Parents, coaches, refs host clinics
Arviat/Baker Lake
A total of five Level 1 hockey officials were certified in Arviat during an officiating clinic held on Jan. 23 and 24 in the community.
The clinic was facilitated by Hockey North branch refereeinchief Craig Hockridge.
Meanwhile, a parents and coaches clinic was held in Baker Lake this past weekend for parents and coaches of initiation and noviceaged players.
Top shooters
Naujaat
Listed below are the cadets who made the 3055 RCACC Naujaat's marksmanship teams for the upcoming regional competitions.
Team A: Master Warrant Officer Terence Mapsalak, Cpl. Tigumiaq Haqpi, Master Warrant Officer Gene Siusangnark, Cpl. Bridgette Malliki, Cpl. Macleod Arnatsiaq.
Team B: Sgt. Neevie Kidlapik, Cpl. Nathaniel Kopak, Cpl. Tyren Akkuardjuk, Cpl. Kendra Kringayark, Master Cpl. Lou Kopak.
Raffle winners
Arviat
Listed below are the top winners, and their prizes, in the 2017 JLM Calm Air Cup giant raffle draw held on Jan. 22 in Arviat.
Grand prize of two system-wide passes for Calm Air: Roy Kopak; Second prize of an electric guitar donated by Arctic Connection: Hugh Nateela; Third prize of a $300 Northern store gift card: Jackson Tagak Kablutsiak; Fourth prize of a $250 Eskimo Point Lumber Supply gift card: James Merritt; Fifth prize of a jigsaw power tool: Matthew Curley.
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