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Monday, February 6, 2012
Military vehicle rollover near Behchoko
A military vehicle rolled off the highway just west of Behchoko Friday afternoon.
Spokesperson Fraser Logan of CFB Edmonton said a five-tonne "reefer," which is a supply carrier, was involved in the single-vehicle accident at about 4 p.m. One solider was injured and taken to Stanton Territorial Hospital, but Logan could not say how many people were in the truck.
The vehicle was carrying snowmobiles which were scattered on the highway. About 100 litres of oil spilled, however it was quickly cleaned up, Logan said.
Behchko RCMP were on site and an investigation is ongoing.
It was unclear Sunday which direction the truck was headed, however there is a major Exercise Arctic Ram encampment at the Yellowknife sandpits set up for personnel over the next month.
No applications rejected
The Northwest Territory Metis Nation (NWTMN) says no applications for membership have been rejected.
In a Jan. 31 news release, president Betty Villebrun apologized for an unauthorized leak on social media and assured South Slave Metis the rumour is untrue. She said the false rumour was spread on Facebook and by telephone. The NWTMN is conducting membership verification as part of its land, resources and governance negotiations with the federal and territorial governments.
- Paul Bickford
Snowmobiles recalled
Arctic Cat Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 of its 2012 F, XF and M model snowmobiles sold in Canada and the U.S. due to a crash hazard.
The problem is the lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control. There have been four reports of incidents, including one complete loss of steering control. No injuries have been reported. The company is advising owners to immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer.
- Paul Bickford
Chopper testing
The Canadian arm of European helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, is testing its new designs and models in Inuvik until the end of February.
"We were looking for the -40 temperatures range and we got them," said Carl Ockier spokesperson for the company. The new models were designed for emergency medevac transportation. The weather put the models to the test as record blizzards and bitter wind chills hit the area.
- Sara Wilson
No reprieve for Tuk
Tuktoyaktuk
It's been a long couple of weeks for residents of Tuktoyaktuk, as bitter wind chill, blowing snow and cold temperatures have put the freeze on the area.
Environment Canada continued to issue warnings for the area as of Feb. 1, recording temperatures as low as -50 C including wind chill and winds up to 20 km per hour. As of Feb. 2 the windchill warning had been lifted, but temperatures were still dipping near -40 C with the wind.
Environment Canada issued a reminder that residents who ventured outside with exposed skin could suffer the effects of frost bite within five minutes.
- Sara Wilson
Addictions treatment program offered
Thebacha/Fort Smith
A 12-week addictions treatment program for adults is about to begin once again in Fort Smith.
The Matrix Outpatient Addictions Treatment Program will start on Feb. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
It offers daily, one-and-a-half-hour group counselling sessions from Monday to Friday, and one-to-one counselling sessions every two weeks.
Anyone dealing with an addiction or wanting to maintain sobriety can register to participate.
The program is offered at the Community Wellness Centre, which is run by the Fort Smith Health and Social Services Authority.
The Matrix program was developed in the United States and was brought to Fort Smith four years ago, where it was adapted to include such things as drumming and healing circles.
- Paul Bickford
Arts deadline has passed
Inuvik
The deadline for the 2012 Great Northern Arts Festival has passed for another year, as the last day applications were accepted was Feb. 1.
The summer festival will see artists taking part in the 'year of the drum' theme. Since 1989, the festival has welcomed close to 80 visual artists and 40 performers to Inuvik to celebrate Northern diversity through arts.
- Sara Wilson
Welcoming the sun back
Ikaahuk/Sachs Harbour
Students at the Inualthuyak School in Sachs Harbour celebrated in grand fashion as they welcomed back the sun on Jan. 30.
Students took part in traditional dancing, an aboriginal language read-along and a word bingo. They also worked together to build sun catchers.
Organizers for the celebrations incorporated literacy into the festivities to promote reading and traditional languages.
Students read a sun poem for the occasion - a long-standing tradition passed through generations - and were rewarded with a yellow sun-shaped cake, and plenty of sun-themed goodies.
- Sara Wilson
RCMP regimental ball for Smith
Thebacha/Fort Smith
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Fort Smith will be hosting a regimental ball on Feb. 11.
It will be the first regimental ball in the community in at least 10 years, said Sgt. Kevin Platford, the commander of the RCMP detachment.
Platford said the formal event is based on the traditions of the RCMP dating back to its origins as the North-West Mounted Police.
The sergeant said it's also a good opportunity for RCMP members and community residents to mingle.
The guest of honour will be George Tuccaro, the commissioner of the NWT. Senior officers from G Division headquarters in Yellowknife will also be in attendance.
Along with a dinner and dance, the event will feature silent and live auctions to raise funds to benefit the Blue and Gold Golf Course.
Tickets for the regimental ball, which will take place at Roaring Rapids Hall, can be purchased at the Fort Smith RCMP detachment.
- Paul Bickford
Workshop coming to towns throughout NWT
Beaufort Delta
Residents in Tuktoyaktuk and Tsiigehtchic will get a chance to test their skills at archery, when the Aboriginal Sport Circle brings their programs to town.
Courses will be held Feb. 13 and 14 in the community gym in Tsiigehtchic, and Feb. 15 and 16 in the school gym in Tuktoyaktuk.
The free course is offered both in the community setting and school level, and planned coaching and safety officer training will be provided.
- Sara Wilson
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