Somba K'e/Yellowknife
A Fort McPherson man accused of stabbing a teen nine times after a night of partying last fall was denied bail in NWT Supreme Court on July 12. The 20-year-old is charged with aggravated assault, uttering threats and possessing a dangerous weapon.
The accused pleaded not guilty. The court heard the accused, who peered around the courtroom as he sat restlessly in the prisoner's box, was allegedly drinking at a party in Fort McPherson on the night of Oct. 7, 2017, when an altercation ensued between him and a 17-year-old boy. The Crown alleges the argument turned into a physical fight, with the two grappling before the accused allegedly stabbed the teen repeatedly.
The man is accused of telling the teen he was going to kill him before brandishing a second knife at onlookers and allegedly threatened to kill them all.
The victim received wounds to his chest and back, requiring stitches.
Charbonneau dismissed the accused's request for bail. The man shook his head in frustration.
His trial is set for September.
– Brendan Burke
Community under boil water advisory
Inuvik
The town of Inuvik is under a boil water advisory as of press time.
A release from the Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Andre Corriveau was shared with the public on Thursday after samples from the Mackenzie River showed a high amount of turbidity – muddy water.
Department of Health and Social Services spokesperson Damien Healy said the release is a precautionary measure.
There have not been any illnesses associated with the water advisory.
Residents are being encouraged to boil water for up to one minute before consumption, food preparation or brushing your teeth.
The news release states you should not drink from public fountains, it is however, still safe to bathe in the water.
– Michael Hugall
Boaters rescued north of Fort Simpson
Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson
Three boaters stranded north of Fort Simpson on the Mackenzie River were rescued on July 5 thanks to efforts by law enforcement and community partners.
After receiving a 10:30 a.m. SOS call from two boaters who came across the three stranded individuals approximately 35 kilometres north of Fort Simpson – one of whom appeared to be in medical distress – RCMP determined their location and coordinated a rescue effort, stated a news release.
With the help of the GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) and two paramedics, responders located the three stranded individuals and transported them to Fort Simpson. Two were unharmed, while the third person received medical treatment.
"This is a great example of relationships in the North. The SOS call was made by boaters who came across the distress situation. The response was a team of GNWT, community and RCMP showcasing how well our partnerships work together in our Northern communities," stated RCMP spokesperson Marie York-Condon.
– Brendan Burke