The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is stepping up to encourage vaccinations and $20,000 is on offer in the Crush Covid Yellowknife Draw.
Any NWT resident who is fully vaccinated by Sept. 10 can enter the draw to win a $10,000 cash prize, the chamber said in a news release on June 15.
All vaccinated individuals can enter regardless of when they received both of their jabs.
People who received the second shot between June 11 and Sept. 10 can enter the draw to another $10,000 prize, giving recently vaccinated individuals two chances to win.
The prizes are possible from the contributions of land surveying company Ollerhead and Associates Ltd.
The draw will take place on Sept. 17 and will be live streamed on the chamberSA国际影视传媒檚 Facebook page.
To be eligible, participants must provide a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record and proof of NWT residency before they can claim their prize.
Proof of vaccination forms are available online and can be sent to NTHSSA_covidvaxrecords@gov.nt.ca.
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To enter the draw visit the Crush Covid Yellowknife portal.
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A growing number of Yellowknife businesses are offering their own incentives in a bid to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates.
As part of their own response to Crush Covid Yellowknife, Copperhouse eatery, Bullocks Bistro, Tutor Doctor and Sundog Adventures have joined the campaign.
Residents eligible to redeem an incentive must have received their second dose between June 11 and July 30 and be able to show proof of vaccination with their vaccination card, including the date of the jab and specifying whether the first or second shot was administered.
Positive spin on a serious issue
Copperhouse owner Mark Henry decided to bring his business into the campaign as part of a collective effort to raise vaccination rates in the NWT.
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His restaurant is offering a free beverage and dessert to anyone who qualifies for the incentive.
As itSA国际影视传媒檚 still early on in the campaign, no customers have yet come forward to redeem their incentive, Henry said.
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Hit the jab, hit the books
While Tutor Doctor is a relatively new business in Yellowknife, it too wants to do its part to help end the pandemic.
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Launched in January of 2020, the company provides in-person and online tutoring to students across the territory in all grades. With its roster of tutors it strives to accommodate students based on goals, grade levels and personality.
The doctor will administer two hours of free online tutoring for eligible vaccinated residents for any grade level or subject.
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Sense of moving forward
Jo-Ann Martin realized long ago that some people would inevitably hesitate to get their vaccinations.
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Her historic Old Town restaurant is offering 10 per cent meal discounts to qualified diners looking to redeem their incentives.
Two diners showed their proof of vaccination on June 15 to receive the discount.
For Martin, the program gives her an added sense of moving forward after months of inertia due to the lock down and slow business activity.
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Other businesses willing to join the campaign or provide prizes can email the chamber at Admin@YKChamber.com.
