Northwestel service out due to cut line

Northwestel internet customers were dealing with reduced bandwidth since the start of Aug. 20.

"We're aware that some customers in the Mackenzie Valley area, including the communities of Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk, Aklavik, Fort McPherson and Tsiighetchic, are experiencing issues with their internet speeds. Our technicians have been investigating and we're working hard to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience," reads the service alert website.

An internal memo sent to GNWT employees obtained by Inuvik Drum stated that the cause of the service outage was a cut line, and wildfires were preventing technicians from accessing the damaged site.

NORAD runs air operations out of Inuvik

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) conducted a series of air operations over the Beaufort Delta, starting Aug. 6 and completed last week. The operations were over a wide area of land and intended to test NORAD's ability to respond to threats and other issues of concern in the North. Inuvik served as the forward operating base for much of the operation.

Salvadorian cooking lessons at greenhouse

Inuvik Community Greenhouse is hosting a workshop on Salvadorian cuisine this weekend. Lessons on a variety of popular recipes, including pupusa-making, will be offered by Zoila Castillo. Visit to sign up.

Sealskin earring workshop

A beaded sealskin-making workshop is being taught by Bambi Amos and hosted by the GNWT Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment. The workshop is Aug. 28 and there is room for 10 participants. Registration must be in by 4 p.m.on  Aug. 27. For more information, email tourism_beaufortdelta@gov.nt.ca or call 867-678-8023, extension 63659.