Getting vaccinated in Tuktoyaktuk will soon not just be a smart and healthy decision. It could also win you $10,000.

As of July 15, anyone in the hamlet who has gotten at least one vaccination shot will be entered into a draw for cash prizes, with a $3,000 jackpot.

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Two draws will be held, the first on July 15 with a grand prize draw of $10,000 on Aug. 15. Only people who have received both vaccination shots will be eligible for the draw and will need to have proof of getting vaccinated.

Prizes for the July 15 draw start at $3,000 for first, $2,000 for second place, $1,000 for third place. Fourth prize is a $500 voucher at the Northern store and three fifth prizes of $200 vouchers at StantonSA国际影视传媒檚. Prizes for the Aug. 15 draw start at $10,000 for first, $3,000 for second, $1,000 for third, a $500 voucher at Northern for fourth place, and two draws for a $200 voucher at StantonSA国际影视传媒檚. Only one entry per person.

Hamlet officials have been working earnestly to encourage people to get vaccinated, with several public postings reminding residents the community needs to reach 80 per cent vaccination to be able to open up further. Noting the hamlet could resume public gatherings at Kitti Hall, dances and other normal facets of life, Elias said this was to help give the hamlet the final push.

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