Deh Gah GotSA国际影视传媒檌e Koe/Fort Providence
As a revived Mackenzie Days draws closer in Fort Providence, organizers continue to prepare for the August long-weekend festival.
Already conforming to the festivalSA国际影视传媒檚 Western Theme, organizers have issued a good old-fashioned wanted ad for vendors.
SA国际影视传媒淪eeking individuals looking to peddle their wares and wrangle up some cash at this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 Mackenzie Days Festival,SA国际影视传媒� stated the bulletin.
Interested vendors are asked to register by July 15, but can access an early booking discount if they register by June 30.
Out-of-town vendors pay a small fee to sell their wares at the festival, but the society that runs the festival is waiving Fort Providence-based vendorsSA国际影视传媒� fees.
Mackenzie Days is a long-time Fort Providence celebration, back after a hiatus.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Discussion in the Deh Cho
Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson
The people of the North are well acquainted with the impacts of melting permafrost.
As such, a gathering co-hosted by the Dehcho First Nations and Scotty Creek Research Station in Fort Simpson May 29 aims to broach the topic with the community.
Permafrost Thaw in the Dehcho: Community Discussion is a regional gathering SA国际影视传媒渢o share and discuss concerns about permafrost, and how we can respond to these challenges,SA国际影视传媒� stated a bulletin advertising the talk.
SA国际影视传媒淧ermafrost thaw is changing the lands and creating new challenges for land users,SA国际影视传媒� stated the bulletin.
The talk runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Recreation Centre.
SA国际影视传媒淟unch served at noon, snacks at 5 p.m.SA国际影视传媒�
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Lafferty ferry hours to expand
Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson
Liard River ferry will see a change in its schedule SA国际影视传媒� 6 a.m. will be the new 8 a.m. for this season, thanks to an agreement with Enbridge that will see the service running two hours earlier than usual each morning.
Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson announced the deal with Enbridge, which allows the company to work on its Line 21 Replacement Project.
SA国际影视传媒淭his enhanced ferry service is being 100 per cent funded by Enbridge for as long as they require it,SA国际影视传媒� stated Thompson.
The MV Lafferty began its seasonal work ferrying people across the Liard River near Fort Simpson on May 11 SA国际影视传媒� the first NWT ferry to become operational this season.
SA国际影视传媒淭his service will be available to all residents for the duration of this industry contribution,SA国际影视传媒� stated Thompson.
SA国际影视传媒淚 would like to thank Enbridge for thinking about the residents of the riding and working with the department to include others to use this service.SA国际影视传媒�
It couldnSA国际影视传媒檛 be confirmed by press time whether the new hours had already come into effect.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Fort Liard gets handgames ready
Acho Dene Koe/Fort Liard
As the date draws closer to the 4th annual Acho Dene Koe Handgames Tournament Aug. 17 to 19 in Fort Liard, the community is getting ready.
Handgame practice is ramping up, with practices every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. for all ages.
SA国际影视传媒淐ome out and enjoy the drumming while getting some practice,SA国际影视传媒� stated a bulletin.
The tournament itself will be a triple knockout style, with eight players per team, and an optional alternate.
The tournament is for ages 12 and up, with a $1,000 entry fee.
The pot is $25,000, and it will be held at the Arbour.
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
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Deline/Fort Franklin
To mark this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 National Police Week, the Deline detachment opened its doors to the community on May 18.
Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. community members were invited to participate in a draw for a Northern Store gift card and a Deline Keep Calm T-shirt.
Children received treats and colouring sheets.
National Police Week ran May 13 through May 19 this year.
It began in 1970 SA国际影视传媒渁s a way for police to connect with their communities and increase awareness about the services they provide,SA国际影视传媒� stated an announcement on the website.
SA国际影视传媒淐ommunity policing is at the heart of police week.SA国际影视传媒�
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
Groups work together to clean up hamlet
Tulita/Fort Norman
The Hamlet of Tulita divvied out community spring cleanup work to a handful of organizations in a very strategic way.
Between May 22 and May 25, the community was divided into numbered areas, with each participating organization responsible for a specific area.
SA国际影视传媒淓ach organization that completes their clean-up will be entered into a draw for one grand prize of $500,SA国际影视传媒� stated a bulletin advertising the plan.
Fifteen groups and organizations were set to take part, including the Metis Office, Chief Albert Wright School and Parks Canada.
On May 25, each area was inspected, followed by a cookout in the afternoon SA国际影视传媒渢o thank everyone for their support.SA国际影视传媒�
SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele
