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Headlines: Monday, September 6, 2010

MP wants long-gun registry gone
Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington's wish to see the federal long-gun registry abolished might soon come true.
Fish corp. back from the brink
The NWT Fishermen's Federation is calling on the territorial government to halt a move towards exiting the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC).
Fort Providence still focused on bridge
A new agreement will help ensure Fort Providence benefits from the Deh Cho Bridge project despite the dissolution of the Deh Cho Bridge Corporation.
Town of Hay River puts down 23 dogs
Twenty-three dogs seized by the RCMP in May and turned over to the Town of Hay River have been put down by the municipality.
Native Women's Association offers driving course
Without a driver's license, too many women will not be considered for jobs, according to the Native Women's Association of the NWT.
Busy, busy, busy
Morgan Dupuis is a busy man. As a gasfitter in Hay River, he often works seven days a week.
State of school playground sparks parent's concern
A mother of two young children is says Bompas Elementary School's playground is a hazard.
Street safety goes high tech
A new iPhone application designed by the YWCA to protect young women is now available in Yellowknife.
One big family affair
Lori Greenland rushed back to work after lunch, cutting short her break. The Inuvik hospital's housekeeping department was short-staffed that day, and as manager of Support Services, it was her job to look after cleanliness and dietary concerns for the entire hospital.
Exploration project in holding pattern
A junior exploration company with plans to further explore for oil and gas on a parcel of land near Fort Good Hope isn't touching the project until it hears some news about the proposed $16.2 billion Mackenzie Gas Project, according to the company's president and CEO.
NICO mine's environmental assessment will continue
The environmental assessment for a proposed mine near Whati will continue, despite a call from the Tlicho government to halt the process.
NDP's Jack Layton visits Smith
Jack Layton believes Prime Minister Stephen Harper's view of the North has been evolving to focus on communities.
Tuk's biggest loser
She had to give up chocolate, but Caroline Loreen is $500 richer and a whole lot healthier. The 27-year-old stay-at-home mom beat out nearly 30 other participants in Tuk's summer Biggest Loser contest by losing 39.6 pounds from June 14 to Aug. 27.
Pingo pride hits Tuktoyaktuk
Tuktoyaktuk residents may soon have an opportunity to boost their local economy while showing off their pingo pride as Parks Canada searches for tour guides to give walking tours around the country's largest pingo.
Fewer visitors to Arctic park
As the peak season for visitors to Aulavik National Park on Banks Island draws to a close, figures show the park has received fewer visitors than usual this year.
Three new band councillors
Three new band councillors have been elected for Salt River First Nation (SRFN) in Fort Smith.