Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson

Residents in Fort Simpson are being reminded to not leave things on their properties that may attract bears.

SA国际影视传媒淚t is getting close to that time of year again, where black bears are attracted to the berries around the village and residential areas outside of town,SA国际影视传媒� states a social media post from the Department of Environment & Natural Resources, Dehcho Region.

SA国际影视传媒淧lease be proactive with storing garbage and attractants.SA国际影视传媒�

The post also states that itSA国际影视传媒檚 a good idea to only place garbage out for pickup on pickup days.

Residents always have access to the emergency wildlife line at 867-695-7433.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

Simpson celebrates treaty conference

Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson

Liidlii Kue First Nation hosted a feast and drum dance July 13 to kick off its first treaty conference.

Community members were invited to SA国际影视传媒渆at, laugh, and danceSA国际影视传媒� at the Thomas Simpson School gym.

The celebration preceded the three-day conference called We Own the Land.

The event invited Treaty 11 members to Fort Simpson to SA国际影视传媒渦nderstand what happened with our Treaty, how it happened, where we are standing today in the settlement of land claims and treaty rights,SA国际影视传媒� states the bulletin advertising the conference.

The celebratory night began with a 5 p.m. fire feeding ceremony, was followed by a community feast at 6 p.m., then a drum dance at 7 p.m.

The event was drug and alcohol free.

SA国际影视传媒淚t is about respecting the Dene laws and our old ways,SA国际影视传媒� stated the bulletin advertising the event.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

Getting dirty for fun

Lli Goline/Norman Wells

It was a muddy Saturday night July 14 in Norman Wells SA国际影视传媒� on purpose.

The adult-only event Mud Bog Mania took place in Norman Wells at Esker Pitrun near the town dump.

A fundraiser for the eventSA国际影视传媒檚 major sponsor, Sahtu Search and Rescue Society, registration was by donation to the society.

Trucks and quads registered for the event, which was scheduled to start by 8 p.m.

Other activities and aspects of the event included a dunk tank, a coupleSA国际影视传媒檚 mud race, a beer garden, plus burgers and door prizes.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

Bear sighted around dump

Lli Goline/Norman Wells

A bear sighting around the landfill prompted the Town of Norman Wells to issue a warning to residents.

SA国际影视传媒淧lease use extra caution when dropping of waste to the landfill,SA国际影视传媒� states a bulletin on social media issued by the town.

There have been multiple sighting of a black bear in that area.

If anybody sees a bear, the town asks residents to report the sighting to the townSA国际影视传媒檚 department of public works SA国际影视传媒淎SAP so that the proper authorities are notified.

SA国际影视传媒淭hank you for your cooperation in this matter,SA国际影视传媒� states the post, which was issued July 9.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

New councillor to be elected

Jean Marie River

One new councillor will be elected in Jean Marie River July 25.

While it was not clear by press time what led to the empty seat, the election comes on the heels of another one earlier this year.

Nominations for prospective councillors opened July 13 and closed July 20.

On voting day, polls are open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Candidates must be on the Jean Marie River First Nation membership list and be at least 18, among other rules.

While non-resident members may run for council, it must be made up of at least 50 per cent resident members.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele

Bike safety mixed with fun

Acho Dene Koe/Fort Liard

Children on two wheels were scheduled to attend a bike rodeo on Fort Liard July 21.

Hosted by Fort Liard and Community Justice, the day of fun was set to include a helmet fitting, an obstacle course, SA国际影视传媒渓ots of prizesSA国际影视传媒� and more.

SA国际影视传媒淟earn about bike safety,SA国际影视传媒� stated a bulletin advertising the event, which was set to take place at the Fort Liard Detachment.

All children were expected to be accompanied by an adult, stated the bulletin.

Activities were to take place between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

SA国际影视传媒� Erin Steele