Author to visit library

HAY RIVER - Young adults author John Wilson will be giving a public reading at the NWT Centennial Library in Hay River on May 28. Wilson is known for his popular historical and adventurous stories, particularly among male readers. Books that he has written have been intended for readers in Grade 4 to full-grown adults. The event is to be held at 7 p.m. and admittance is free.

Children's author visits communities

DEH CHO - Canadian author Lorna Schultz Nicholson greeted children and residents in Fort Simpson, Fort Liard, and Fort Providence as part of a literary tour held May 6 to 10. Sponsored by the TD Canadian Children's Book Week, Schultz Nicholson promoted reading and writing among Deh Cho students. Schultz Nicholson is the author of 23 books for children and young adults and tends to write on sports subjects for young people. She is well known for her Puckster series, including Puckster's First Hockey Tournament, published last year.

Summer fiddle camp coming

HAY RIVER - The Kole Crook Society is hosting its 11th annual summer fiddle camp at the Chief Lamalice Complex at the Chief Sunrise Education Center on the Hay River Reserve from July 2 to 5.
NWT Fiddling Association president Gerda Hazenberg is encouraging those wishing to register to do so before June 1 in order to get a $50 rebate. She said the event will feature nine fiddling instructors from all across Canada. The pan-territorial organization last hosted the camp in Hay River in 2009 and featured 106 registered participants.
Instruction will be given in the areas of fiddling, guitar, jigging, step dancing and penny whistling.