Several of YellowknifeSA国际影视传媒檚 bus stops are temporarily without seating while the city conducts repairs on the shelters.

In FridaySA国际影视传媒檚 Yellowknifer, columnist Walt Humphries wrote that some seniors were concerned about the removal of the benches.

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But it was nothing so nefarious. City crews are busy repairing and replacing the benches as needed, according to a spokesperson.

SA国际影视传媒淭he City of Yellowknife (the City) removed benches from select bus shelters to facilitate repairs,SA国际影视传媒� Alison Harrower wrote in an email. SA国际影视传媒淭he City will reinstall the removed benches when repairs are complete and crews available.SA国际影视传媒�

It was not immediately clear how many benches had been removed, or when they would be replaced.