Arctic Cat recall

Arctic Cat has issued a recall on about 19,000 2012 F, XF, and M model snowmobiles due to a "crash hazard," according to the manufacturer's website.

The problem is a lower steering tie-rod attachment that can cause loss of steering control.

In Yellowknife, the only Arctic Cat retailer is Yellowknife Chrysler. Anyone who owns a machine affected by the recall, whether they purchased it in Yellowknife or not, can bring it to the dealership and have the alignment inspected.

"It's not a very large repair in any way but obviously it is a safety concern," said Mitch Dentinger, operations manager at Yellowknife Chrysler.

- Laura Busch

Top doc comes North

The president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is visiting the capital this week.

Dr. John Haggie and his family arrived in Yellowknife late Sunday night. The main purpose of his visit is to attend tonight's annual general meeting of the NWT Medical Association.

However, Dr. Haggie will also be fitting in several meetings, including some with area doctors, as well as some downtime to share with his family during his stay, said Lucie Boileau, manager of media relations for the CMA.

- Laura Busch

Premier in Ottawa

NWT Premier Bob McLeod was in Ottawa yesterday to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

The two were scheduled to discuss Northern issues, including devolution, Northern economic development, the territory's borrowing limit and improvements to the Northern regulatory process.

- Laura Busch

NDP leadership candidate visits Yellowknife

NDP leadership candidate and Skeena-Bulkley Valley, B.C. MP Nathan Cullen will meet with Yellowknife residents and discuss his vision for the Arctic at Twist Resto-Lounge today from noon to 2 p.m.

"It's good to have somebody who wants to replace Jack Layton come to the North," said Josh Campbell, constituency assistant to Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington. "It bodes well for him and for people who get to meet him face to face."

- Kevin Allerston