Carnival preferences? Organizers of the upcoming Long John Jamboree are reaching out to residents for volunteer support and enthusiasm. Scheduled for the weekend of March 23 to 25, the debuting festival is described by an organizer as a blend of old, sometimes kitschy, traditions along with new and entertaining innovations. The forecast seems bright for the jamboree, as members of the co-ordinating team announced last week they have already gathered support from some businesses, community organizations and residents. A sneak peek at the schedule of events reveals classics such as an ice carving competition and the resurrection of the former Caribou Carnival's signature event, the Ugly Truck and Dog Contest. What other kinds of entertainment should be featured at Yellowknife's latest incarnation of a late winter family festival? Agree? Disagree? Can you add more information to the discussion? E-mail - editorial@nnsl.com. You can sign your own name or make one up. Your email address must be real but it will be kept confidential.