Tempers flare over cabin plans Dene trappers are demanding the territorial government halt plans to add 35 more cabin leases to an area around Walsh Lake, saying increased recreational uses are hampering their traditional activities. Council still hopeful for Northland solution Following a tough month of rejections from both Ottawa and the territorial government, city councillors on the informal infrastructure committee are calling on Northland residents to accept a local improvement tax as the best means possible of preserving their property values and their homes. City councillors weigh their options Mayor Gord Van Tighem's announcement Tuesday that he will not seek re-election for a fifth term has left the field wide open for candidates but none of the current crop of city councillors has committed to step up to the plate. Top military brass visit Rangers camp Two of the most powerful military leaders in North America dropped in to Yellowknife this week to view the men and women on the front lines of Northern defence. French college closed The Northwest Territories' only French-language post-secondary school has closed its doors and cancelled its winter classes, Yellowknifer has learned. SPCA fears tickets were stolen The public is being warned to look out for someone selling stolen raffle tickets after a number of the tickets meant to raise money for the animal shelter the SPCA is building went missing last week. Sex offender guilty of making threat Anthony Griep was in court again Tuesday, this time facing a charge for threatening to rape a woman.