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Laura Hicks and her daughter Jolie Wolki were enjoying the Canada Day festivities under some fine weather July 1 at Chief Jim Koe Park.
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A walk in a faraway park Small group given chance to tour Ivvavik National Park by Shawn Giilck Northern News Services
This was no ordinary walk in the park. A small group from Inuvik had the rare chance to take a whirlwind guided tour of Ivvavik National Park June 6 when it was offered at the Inuvik Petroleum Show. When only one delegate from the show signed up for the tour, Parks Canada invited a few other guests, including media, to tag along for the ride. The park, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is located in the Yukon and managed and staffed by the Parks Canada Western Arctic Regional Centre in Inuvik. Parks Canada visitor specialist Melinda Gillis makes regular trips to the park to lead educational excursions and to escort visiting campers. She's been visiting the park regularly since approximately 2006, she said. Despite her familiarity, she said she never tires of visiting Ivvavik, which has always been a traditional and valuable resource to the people from around the Beaufort Delta region. To the people on the NWT side of the border, the territorial line means next to nothing and Gillis said many still visit the park and region year-round. "A lot of people snowmobile in here in the winter," she said, gesturing to the aweinspiring vista of ancient red mountains overlooking the frothing Firth River. The park is generally
reached via a 75-minute flight from Inuvik during the warm months, and Parks Canada supervises the visits. It's likely only a few hundred people visit the park each year, Gillis said, because of its remoteness, much like its national park counterparts Tuktut Nogait in the Paulatuk region and Aulavik on Banks Island. Together, the three national parks represent some of the least-visited sites in Canada. As the Twin Otter circled in for a landing, a lone Dall sheep was spotted as it scampered along the heights of the mountains. The sheep are somewhat common in the British Mountains, said Gillis and her colleague, Renee Wissink, the manager of resource conservation. Other common wildlife include grizzly bears, moose, caribou and muskox. The area is also part of the summer grazing grounds for the Porcupine caribou herd. "Last time I was here there a small herd of muskox just over in that field," Wissink said a short time later, as the group embarked on a short hike around the park. It was a cool day with light rain, which brought the mosquitoes out in nearly unbelievable numbers, but that generated no more than a few good-natured remarks. Most of the people were well aware of the rare opportunity to see the park with knowledgeable guides. The hiking trails in the area around Sheep Creek and Sheep Slot look like noth-
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ing more than somewhat aimless game trails. The walking was easy enough, although you had to be aware of tussocks waiting to ambush your ankles. The trail required two creek fordings, which quickly showed the worth of some serious waterproof boots. Most of the hikers, though, were bold enough to walk through the ice-fed waters barefoot, so as to preserve their socks and boots. "That's refreshing," quipped Wissink as he stopped to slip his footwear back on. Signs of wildlife were everywhere, from numerous piles of moose scat and tracks to spots where grizzlies had been digging for ground squirrels. Unfortunately, no wildlife was seen. Gillis and Wissink said the caribou had likely been driven into higher areas by the legions of mosquitoes. Tour participants Kelvin Jones and Daniel Gibson both appreciated what they were seeing. "It was excellent," said Jones. "I thought it was a really neat thing to do, and it's too bad more people don't take advantage of it. I've never been to that part of the country, and just the flight over is worth it by itself." Too soon, the three-hour window to spend on the ground closed, and the group had to depart. Most said they would be interested in returning to spend a few days at the park. On the way back, the flight followed the Beaufort Sea coast past Shingle Point, where a group of about 20 beluga whales was visible.
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Visitor specialist Melinda Gillis of the Parks Canada office in Inuvik led a half-day trip to Ivvavik National Park June 26 for a group of people from Inuvik.
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JUNE 19 TOURIST OF THE WEEK
Brian Celeen, left, of Calgary was chosen as the Inuvik Tourist of the Week on June 19 and received a gift bag from town councillor Jim McDonald. Ceelen said he had done the road trip up the Dempster from Whitehorse to see Inuvik. "I want to see the end of the road," Ceelen said.
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Clarification Alana Mero attended a town hall meeting about the Inuvik Emergency Warming Shelter June 19 as a private citizen, not as a representative of the NWT Housing Corporation. Inuvik Drum apologizes for any confusion or embarrassment caused.
Yellowknife Centre MLA Robert Hawkins, Premier Bob McLeod and Inuvik Mayor Floyd Roland officially opened the new GWNT Petroleum Resources division office June 24 at the Semmler building.
NEWS Briefs Huge garage sale on tap A community tailgate sale will likely draw hundreds of people to the Midnight Sun Recreation Complex parking lot July 5. The annual sale encourages residents to bring their unwanted items to sell from their vehicles or tables provided for them.
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Brothers place top two The official results from the Midnight Sun Fun Run held June 21 show that several East Three school athletes, particularly from the track and field team, did quite well in the five-km race. Alex Skinner finished in the top spot of the five-kilometre race in a time of 22:43. His brother Matthew Skinner wasn't far behind with a time of 23:32. Darcie Setzer finished third in 24:16. The 10-kilometre race was won by Julian MacLean in 35:42. Robert Strong finished in 38:20, while Scott Young had a time of 39:26. The signature race, the halfmarathon, was won by Patrick March in 1:36:57. Andrew Haas finished in 1:37:25. Brent Moreau came third in 1:39:41.
Exhibits at airport The Inuvik airport has a new attraction for anyone interested in art. As part of a GNWT initiative to promote NWT arts and crafts, Industry, Tourism and Investment deputy minister Peter Vician unveiled a display at the Inuvik airport June 25, one of six displays that have been created and installed in NWT airports. The displays, made possible in partnership with the Department of Transportation, are also located in Norman Wells, Fort Simpson, Hay River, Fort Smith and Yellowknife. The airport displays are comprised of a mounted flat-screen monitor surrounded by a stylized graphic border containing information about local arts, artists and the NWT Arts Program.
Cyclist hit by truck RCMP in Inuvik are looking for the driver of a red pickup truck who might have been a part of an accident involving a cyclist on Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. in front of Mac’s News Stand, according to an RCMP press release. The pickup is described as an older model with an open box and possibly carrying tires in the back. At the time of the accident, the vehicle was occupied by a male driver and a female passenger. The male driver has grey hair and is of slim build. The woman passenger has brown hair, curly at the end, and is also of slim build. Both occupants are estimated to be older than 50 years of age. The occupants attended to the young person, but their identities are unknown to the police at this point. The young female was treated for minor injuries and was released immediately.
Busy times for oil office Offshore exploration negotiations to start by Shawn Giilck Northern News Services
The new Industry, Tourism and Investment Department Petroleum Resources division office in Inuvik should be a busy place in the next few months, according to Premier Bob McLeod. "Right here in the Inuvik area, there is tremendous potential for development," said McLeod. "We're committed to developing these resources in a responsible way, to develop these resources and make the most of our potential." The seven-member office is working out of the Semmler building, and will deal with resource development in the Beaufort-Delta region. "This office is now responsible for all future oil and gas exploration in the onshore NWT. Our government has started to work on its very first call-cycle, which is expected
to be launched in the fall," McLeod said. "A big piece of this work is the preparation before moving to the eventual call for bids. This wouldn't have happened without devolution, and it shows we're serious about decentralization and moving jobs to the regions." Afterwards, McLeod said he was hoping the new office would "lead to some development in the future. "Our expectation is (that it will be very busy) and we're going to work very hard to make that happen. People have to recognize that the oil and gas industry is very competitive and we have to be competitive in order to get that development." The office will deal with onshore applications to start with. The NWT devolution agreement, McLeod said, has a provision for the GNWT to take responsibility for offshore applications after six months, and that
will be gradually assumed. "We're almost at the state now to begin those negotiations," he said. "It's very important to us as a territory to be able to have jobs and development for our economy," added McLeod. "That's not just to create employment, but also to help pay for social programs and infrastructure. We need to have jobs because we ask our students to stay in school, and we need to have jobs and opportunities waiting for them when they come back. "We've always felt that Northerners should be making decisions about things that affect Northerners, rather than go to Ottawa to make decisions. We think that we have a natural affinity to our land and our water, to protect our land, and as a smaller government, we can move a lot faster and be a lot more nimble about making decisions."
McLeod has been pushing the resource development agenda diligently for some time now, and he said he believes the major players in the NWT are on board. "We are pushing very much for balanced development, sustainable development. I think we have the same opinion, but perhaps I put more emphasis on the jobs and benefits from development than they do. They're our partners and I don't think we're taking any contrary views on anything," he said. McLeod added he expects the offshore applications to be a major component of resource development while his government remains "bullish" about the fracking opportunities in regions such as the Sahtu, despite recent setbacks. "There's another call for bids, and we remain bullish there will be interest in that," he said.
Sexually assaulted sitting in restaurant B.C. visitor says her dream of travelling to the NWT has been 'shattered' by Paul Bickford Northern News Services
A B.C. woman experienced a harrowing first-time trip to Inuvik last month. She says she was sexually assaulted while sitting in Tonimoe's restaurant at the Mackenzie Hotel. The woman, who does not want her name published, was sitting in the restaurant when she was allegedly assaulted by a man. The victim explained she and a female travelling companion had checked into the hotel at about 5:30 p.m. on June 13 after driving up the Dempster Highway and then went into the restaurant. She said they had ordered appetizers when a man they had never seen before sat down uninvited at their table, briefly talked to them and then moved to another table. "My appetizers came," she recalled. "I was halfway through it. He came across the room up behind me and just grabbed my shirt and my bra." The 46-year-old woman said the man grabbed at her exposed breast. "He had my top ripped down and
my bra down," she said. "I pulled it up immediately." The woman said she got up and pushed the assailant away. "It was a matter of a few seconds," she said. "I'm a large girl. I got up and pushed him back." A restaurant employee and another person then jumped in between. "Everybody was just totally shocked," said the woman, who estimated there were about 16 people in the restaurant. The victim described the assailant as scruffy-looking caucasian man with long, greying and curly hair. She said there was no indication he was violent before the alleged attack. "I didn't smell alcohol," she noted. "He looked like he was on drugs or something." The RCMP says charges have been laid as a result of an alleged sexual assault at the restaurant on June 13. "A female victim had reported that she was sexually assaulted while she was having dinner at the hotel’s restaurant," states a news release from the RCMP's 'G' Division, which
added the Inuvik RCMP responded immediately and located and arrested a male suspect shortly thereafter. A 56-year-old Inuvik man, Donald Archibald Campbell, has been charged with sexual assault and uttering threats. Campbell is scheduled to appear in Inuvik Territorial Court on Aug. 12. Sgt. Barry Ledoux, media relations officer with 'G' Division, said sexual assaults in a public setting such as a restaurant are not common. "I've not personally heard of a situation where it happened in a restaurant," said Ledoux. Terrible impression The incident has left the B.C. woman thinking the NWT is a violent place for women, an opinion confirmed when she and her friend left Inuvik the next day and drove south to Gwich'in Territorial Park, where she found a door to the women's washroom facility riddled with bullet holes. "That was the final thing for me," she said, noting the door to the men's facilities had no bullet holes. "It's very disturbing," she noted.
A spokesperson for the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) said the bullet holes are the result of doors and signs being illegally used for target practice when parks are closed for the season. "It happens every single year," said Alayna Ward, manager of public affairs and communications with ITI, noting it occurs during waterfowl migration. Ward said the doors are expensive to replace and that only happens when they become non-functional. The ITI spokesperson said it is unfortunate when the doors have bullet holes. The victim of the sexual assault, who is said she is a photographer who came to Inuvik to take photos for a travel book she is working on, said she had wanted to visit the NWT all her life, but, "It was a dream that was just shattered." She added she was doing well in recovering from a previous sexual assault, which left her with posttraumatic stress disorder and seeking help at a treatment centre. Now, she is back to square one, she said.
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Corner Gas man delivers laughs Comedians perform at fundraiser for Inuvik Youth Centre
by Shawn Giilck Northern News Services
Laughter might have been the best way to raise some much-needed funds for the Inuvik Youth Centre June 27. That's when comedians Dave Hemstad and Brent Butt – yes, the man from Corner Gas – took to the stage at the Midnight Sun Recreation Complex to provide some comic relief to help wrap up the week of the Inuvik Petroleum Show. Butt, of course, is best known for his work on Corner Gas. The series has been called the most successful sitcom ever made in Canada, and has attracted something of a cult following. Hemstad, who appeared at the Just For Laughs Festival, was on his fourth visit to Inuvik. That gave him plenty of fodder for local jokes, from the "prison-like" appearance of East Three school to the End of the Road golf course, which he said is vying to become "Canada's first fivehole course." That provoked a roar of laughter, as did his observations on the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk highway, which he called "a dirt strip." Still, it was obvious most
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Comedian Brent Butt of Corner Gas fame headlined a fundraising event for the Inuvik Youth Centre, June 27 at the Midnight Sun Recreation Complex. people came to see Butt, who has become an icon in Canadian show business. After a bit of a slow start, Butt soon hit his stride, spin-
ning stories of his youthful and none-too-successful days playing minor hockey as a goalie. In particular, his joy play-
ing the game after buying his first goalie's "athletic cup" caused paroxysms of laughter, as he related how he tried to stop "every shot with his pel-
vis" that game. It wasn't long before he was sniping with members of the audience, particularly two men from either side of the room who were heckling him. One mentioned how he had heard Butt had been caught wearing a hat in the McInnes Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. That's a serious breach of protocol in the legion bar, calling for an obligatory round of drinks to be offered. Butt acknowledged that was the case, but added there was only one other person in the bar at the time. "And I didn't pay for the round," he said with a deadpan expression. "What, did it get all over town that Brent Butt was wearing a hat in the legion?" Afterwards both comedians made time for a quick interview. In private, Butt is arguably funnier than on the stage. He kept up a running comedy monologue with Hemstad during the interview. "It's the people who keep me coming back," said Hemstad. "It's kind of like going to summer camp. You see some friends once a year, and the sun doesn't go down. And usually I get to work with
someone I really like." "Usually," Butt interjected wryly. "Usually," Hemstad repeated with a wide grin as he clearly enjoyed a chance to "bust Butt's chops." "I like it," Butt said moments later. "I've had a hell of a good time here for the last three days, just wandering around. I'd like to come back some time." He said he was excited to make the visit when his agent informed him of the booking. He had never been this far north before, Butt said, and wasn't likely to come without that kind of incentive. He said he is basically unadventurous, even perhaps a bit lazy, so he needs something to force him out of his comfort zone. "I'm a pretty sedentary dude," he said. "I sit around think of things a lot, but I said to myself, 'When would I ever have a chance to come to Inuvik again?'" Jonathan Wood, a member of the youth committee, said final tallies hadn't been made, but estimated the event raised "thousands of dollars" for the youth centre, which has experienced a bit of a funding crunch.
Spur-of-the-moment wedding bells Visitors from Germany decide to tie the knot under midnight sun
by Shawn Giilck Northern News Services
Sometimes strange and impulsive things happen under the midnight sun. Katharina Querner and Mickael Rueprich of Germany are going to have one tall tale to tell when they return to Frankfurt, Germany, from their vacation to the Arctic. The couple, who have lived together for more than 10 years, made a spur-of-themoment decision to get married in Inuvik June 27 on their first full day in town. They've known each other for more than 20 years, they said. They first met while
working and living at a farm in the German countryside. Years later, they met again and began dating. Rueprich was raised in Germany, while Querner spent part of her childhood in Squamish, British Columbia. Luckily for them, when they began asking around on how they could get married in Inuvik, they were soon directed to Eugene Reese, who is the local marriage commissioner. He's been on the job for several years, performing ceremonies for people like the couple who don't necessarily want a religious service. "There's really no qualifi-
cations to do the job," he said with a wink. Two staff members from Parks Canada were asked to fill in as witnesses, and the ceremony was soon on as the tears began flowing from spectators. "It was a special thing for us," said Querner after the service. "First, we arranged a vacation here in Canada, and then we thought it would be a very wonderful happening to get married here in Inuvik." She laughed heartily when asked how she finally managed to convince him to take the big step and make it official, after she quickly translated "how did you pin him
down after 10 years of living together" into German. Her English is a little rusty, she said with a grin. "There's no rush," he said with a smile. "We are young yet. For us, that piece of paper, it's not that important." Querner shot him a rather pointed look at that point, which he was oblivious to. "We planned this holiday and so we decided to get mar-
ried here in Inuvik." The location was chosen simply by looking at a map, he said. "I looked at the map and said it was a place I have to go," Rueprich said. "It's a lovely place." The couple drove the Dempster Highway to Inuvik and enjoyed the scenery. They're spending some of their honeymoon here, camp-
ing at Jak Park. "It was a very conscious decision," said Querner. Interestingly, Reese said it's hardly the first time a couple has made a spontaneous decision to hire him to perform a wedding after arriving in Inuvik. "It happens more than you think," he said, as he made sure all the paperwork was signed and in order.
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Katharina Querner, left, was married to Mickael Rueprich by marriage commissioner Eugene Rees on June 27 at the Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre.
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Next few months packed with events Northern News Services
might not quite make it a once-inFor the next month or so, Inuvik a-lifetime event, although for some is really going to be "the place of people it will be, if they are new to Inuvik life. man." I'm encouraging everyone who The surge of activity began with can spare the time to get the Aboriginal Day activout and enjoy this rare ities and the Inuvik PetrolTHE ISSUE: stretch of event overload. eum Show, and will conInuvik is generally a tinue into the Women's A BUSY SUMMER pretty busy place as it is, Softball Territorial Chamso Inuvikmiut should be pionships, the Great North- WE SAY: in good shape to partake ern Arts Festival, Parks BRING IT ON in as much as they posDay, Oceans Day, the Inusibly can. vik Adventure Race, the Everyone's going to Inuit Circumpolar Council meetings and the Northern Games, have their favourites, and doubtconcluding with the End of the Road less the actual meetings of the Music Festival and other assorted Inuit Circumpolar Council may not top everyone's list. Few activities. It will be late people enjoy meetings, August before residents but this is a case where will have a chance to they should make an catch their breath. exception. That means July is All the activity is even going to be insanely busy, prompting discussion particularly in the height that some protests might of the summer vacation come to town. If that is season. indeed the case, that's It's good to see the SHAWN fine too, so long as it's town humming with kept within the bounds of activity any time of the GIILCK civility. year, but summer, and So we say, bring this especially the Midnight Sun, brings new possibilities for burst of activity on. We can handle enjoyment – if you can ignore our it ... and we're going to enjoy every healthy crop of insects, that is. moment. However, that's another story. It appears most people are eagerly looking forward to the Inuit Circumpolar Council conference WOULD YOU DONATE TO THE FUND and Northern games in particular. TO PUT A NEW ROOF ON THE INUVIK That's understandable, since it's COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE?? been 1992 since the council visited I've got better places to spend my here, along with the games. That No, money.
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Protect the Peel protest raises $1,500 Aklavik A fundraiser to provide assistance for the legal costs to fight proposed development in the Peel River watershed was held at the Moose Kerr School gym June 26. Head organizer Bobby Jo Greenland-Morgan said $1,300 was raised with another $200 provided by an anonymous donor. Greenland-Morgan said $1,200 was sent to the Mayo’s Na-cho Nyak Dun First Nation, Dawson’s Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society who are fighting the Yukon Government's initiative to open the protected area to industrial development. The court case is scheduled for July 7. Greenland said $300 of the money will going to Brad "Caribou Legs" Firth, who is running in protest from Vancouver to Whitehorse. Money was largely raised from raffle tickets sales for items such as a coffee machine and a gift certificate to shop at Stanton's courtesy of Northwind Industries. Beading artist Sharon Vittrekwa also provided some crafts for sale, and a food table was set up with chili, pizza and baked items available for purchase.
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Maria McDonald was enjoying a little good, muddy fun at Mud Day on June 29, and there wasn't a word of complaint coming from any nearby adult.
A little good old dirty fun Children celebrate International Mud Day by Shawn Giilck Northern News Services
More than 100 of Inuvik's youth took advantage of an excuse to get down and dirty on June 29, and there was wasn't much their parents could do to complain. It was time to celebrate International Mud Day, with the help of the Children's First Society, the Inuvik Fire Department and businessman Kurt Wainman. The town of Inuvik chipped in with permission to use some vacant lots near Carmichael Street for the day, and the fire department and Wainman flooded the area to provide the mud. A thunderstorm the night before also helped the cause. Melinda Gillis, a spokesperson for Children's First, called the event one of her favourites.
"My kids are always playing in mud," she said with a broad smile. "So I want to encourage everyone's too." Playing in, and having exposure to mud, is now known to have certain therapeutic benefits, she added, from psychological to boosting the immune system. Gillis said there is a bacteria in mud that provides the benefit to the immune system, while the chance to play in mud is a stress reliever enhanced by outdoor play. "Scientists have discovered something that children have always known – playing in the mud can lift your mood. Recent studies have revealed that dirt contains microscopic bacteria called mycobacterium vaccae, which increases the levels of serotonin in our brains, helping to relax, soothe and calm," she said,
quoting from a Facebook post she had written for the event. Studies also show that playing outside and in the mud can raise cognitive functions, Gillis said. "Besides, it's just plain fun," she declared, recalling how she played in the mud as a child. While it might have been mostly the children and youths rolling around in the mud, at least a few adults yielded to temptation and jumped in themselves. Others contented themselves with standing on the periphery, although hardly out of danger with all the mud-slinging happening. "Look at all these adults standing around," a mudencrusted Doris Marshall said. "That's not for me!" "My favourite part is throwing the mud," said Phoenix MacNabb as he hunted for
an unwary target. "It's awesome," added Jacob Lennie. "The best part is rolling around in the mud." Luckily, the fire department provided a portable pool so the children could wash some of the mud off before heading home. "This is just an excellent way of letting the kids get down and dirty," said Lisa Steen with a huge smile as she stood in the middle of the "splatter zone." "This is awesome," added Laura Hicks. "I think it's fantastic," said Lynsey Hern, who couldn't stop laughing while trying to duck the muck. At least 135 people attended the event, Gillis said, which also featured some intriguingly-named snacks that included such treats as "worms and dirt."
Aklavik Members of the Aklavik Hunters and Trappers Committee are excited now that school is closed and the beluga whale season is open. Michelle Gruber, co-ordinator of the committee, said the ice receded around Aboriginal Day and during that weekend, about 30 beluga whales were spotted by one individual. She reported one whale has been harvested this year, however she declined to comment further. "For this time of season the whales are coming out and being spotted as far as Paulatuk," said Gruben.
Outdoor fun for holiday Ikaahuk/Sachs Harbour Canada Day festivities began at the beach front in Sachs Harbour at 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 1 and was scheduled to run late into the day. The event was to feature bike, ATV, and truck decorating, barbecuing of delicious food, various games, races, and traditional events. Upon entry to one of the planned events, each individual was to get to enter a draw for a new bike. The winner of the prize could not be confirmed by press time.
Canada Day results Tsiigehtchic/Arctic Red River The community of Tsiigehtchic held its Canada Day celebrations all day starting with a free community pancake breakfast at the community gym. Charlene Blake was the head cook assisted by Christine Mcdonald and Chavaughn Blake. The parade took place between the gym and the river and judging of bikes, vehicles and ATVs contests was held thereafter. Darby Blake and Erin Goose served as judges and awarded the following winners: In the zero- to five-years-old category for best decorated bikes: Carter Cardinal, four-years-old, placed first, Heidi Blake, twoyears-old, placed second, and Avery Blake, three-years-old, took third. In the six-years-old to 10-years-old category: sevenyear-old Dominic Cardinal, placed first, eight-year-old Connor Van Loon, took second, and 10-year-old Dale Cole placed third. In the 11-years-old to 15-years-old, only Kai Cardinal, 11, placed. For ATV and vehicles decorating, in the zero- to fiveyears-old category, two-year-old Brooke Lennie, took first, three-year-old Cruz Blake placed second, three-year-old Sydney Van Loon, finished third. The day also featured games at the river that included a fish pond, hole-in-one, bowling, and basketball. A number of races for all ages included an egg and spoon, running, biking and crawling race. The day ended with the community's first triathlon on Canada Day. Of the five teams of four, the winning team of Chavaughn Blake, Darius Andre, Darby Blake and Wills Storr won a $600 cash prize.
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Traditional sports on display SPORTS Feature by Shawn Giilck Northern News Services
Parks Canada sponsored a well-attended demonstration of Arctic sports at the Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre Friday, June 27. Several of the traditional games were showcased, particularly the kicking and skipping games that are so popular. Several children and
youths were happy to have the chance to give the games a shot after the demonstrations. The animal muk social game also drew in several people. It was one of the first activities in a busy agenda planned for the summer by Parks Canada at the centre, representatives said.
Dang-Dang Gruben is a study in concentration during the demonstration of Arctic sports June 27 at the Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre.
Joivan Taylor takes to the air to strut his stuff at the Arctic sports demonstration.
This wasn't your usual skipping class as DangDang Gruben, James Day Jr., and Chris Church showed their jumping abilities as Donald Kuptana looks on.
Chris Church shows off his aerial abilities.
Donald Kuptana shows traditional techniques.
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Happy Birthday, Canada!
Tracy Davison went all out to celebrate Canada Day in Chief Jim Koe Park.
Former Inuvik mayor Denny Rodgers was one of the enthusiastic participants in the annual Canada Day festivities.
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Staff-Sgt. Scott Young, the interim detachment commander for the RCMP in Inuvik, led his men up Mackenzie Road in the Canada Day parade July 1.
Hundreds gather for July 1 party in the park by Shawn Giilck Northern News Services
This was one massive birthday party. Hundreds of Inuvik residents turned out to mark Canada's 147th birthday. "I'm proud to be Canadian, and I wish every day could be Canada Day so we could all be happy like this," said Clarice Rodgers, expressing her feeling oward the occassion. It was a beautiful day to hold the event, with temperatures hovering around 25 C under a blazing cerulean sky. A consistent breeze helped to keep the heat and the insects somewhat at bay as well. This year, for the first time, all the events were held in Chief Jim Koe Park. Previ-
ously, the parade had wound its way up Mackenzie Road to the park before circling around to the Royal Canadian Legion building on Veteran's Way to hold the festivities. The parade route remained the same, although it seemed larger than usual, and the park soon filled up with people listening to the remarks of the dignitaries as the flag was raised. The barbecue and games for the children soon followed, with the promise of a jigging contest in the evening. That contest had been postponed from last week's Aboriginal Day festivities due to rain. "This is really good," said Karla DeBastien, decked out
in a tall Canada top hat. Her son, Nicholas Kuptana, slurped from a Canada glass as she spoke, sporting a horned Canada viking hat. Duane DeBastien, also adorned with some uniquely Canadian headwear, said he had purchased the memorabilia during a visit to Yellowknife recently. "You can't get this stuff around here," he said with a grin. "You have to think about the things we have available to us, and why we have it available," Mayor Floyd Roland said during his address. "We can practice our own religion, respect others, and the differences we all represent, and respect the cultures
of all our people. "Whether we were born here, raised here, or just visiting, I want to have you think today about what it means to be Canadian, on what makes us a part of this country and what still sets us apart. I believe all of us are happy that we can share this day together." Inuvik-Boot Lake MLA Alfred Moses said "Canadians are great in that we celebrate the diversity of this place we call home here in Inuvik. "If you just look around, you'll see we have people from all different cultures, and it's time to celebrate that. So be good to your fellow man and happy birthday, Canada!"
Legion member Fred Church was the organizer of the Canada Day Parade.
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Mataya Gillis "It's a really fun thing."
Paige Steen-Cockney "The best part is getting really dirty."
Choose between right and wrong man I am currently at the hardest part of my life, where I need to make a decision which will impact my future. I have a boyfriend. Earlier this year he proposed to me. We've been together almost nine years through a lot of ups and downs. He is consumed with work and making money, and time spent with me is limited. Many times I voiced the need to spend more time in our relationship, but he hasn't. Three years ago we commissioned a house which will be ready at the end of this year. In May of last year we had a baby and decided to go for an abortion. He, as my boyfriend, wasn't there for me. I went alone. Since then things changed. We argue and communication is no longer possible. I wouldn't say the abortion led to that. It was more accumulated issues which were never resolved. My boyfriend isn't a good boyfriend, but he definitely could be a good family man. He is educated with a stable career, and he truly loves me more than I love him. Earlier this year, I met someone who is my soul mate. We understand each other even though we've only known each other a few months. He is caring. From everything he does for me, I know he wants me. I feel the same and want to be with him. However, he is not strong in terms of education and career, though he is willing to take courses to upgrade himself. Every woman hopes their man is someone they can depend on. So do I. In February I broke the news to my boyfriend. He was devas-
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tated. He also did many stupid things to win me back. I admit I screwed up his life. After all, he treated me well. Right now I am so lost. I want the house but don't think I can marry him. At the same time I feel responsible for the nine-year relationship he and I invested in. But marrying him will hurt my soul mate badly. This is tough. Should I leave my soul mate, proceed with the marriage to get the house and be responsible for my boyfriend? Or cancel the house, pay the monetary penalties and call off the wedding? Penny Penny, one man can't buy you a house, and the other man represents money and security but you don't love him. Whichever way you go, you have mortgaged your future. Your boyfriend loves the idea of you but doesn't have time for you. He's like a man who gets a dog then ignores it, so the
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your mind may wander but it is important to remain as focused as possible. Important information is revealed in the next few days. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a budding relationship appears ready to grow more serious. Take advantage of this opportunity.
dog sits in the yard at the end of a chain. You are yet another acquisition. Job, money, house, wife. When you say he is a bad boyfriend but will be a good family man, you are talking about two different men. There is no reason to expect him to make time for children when he won't make time for you. Your relationship went on too long. In effect, you've already had a marriage, pregnancy and house plans, and the relationship is still not working. In all probability, your bad boyfriend will become your bad husband and you will want a divorce. Why? Because married, your needs still won't be met. At this point, unconsciously, you feel you can't walk away with nothing, so you will need to walk away with a divorce. Shakespeare compared love to a lighthouse "that looks on tempests and is never shaken." When you marry for a reason other than love – money, security, or whatever – once married, all you will see is what you don't have. Love. Love is what would allow you to stay married. One man is wrong. If the other man were right, you wouldn't have a decision to make. The decision would make itself. Wayne & Tamara If you have any questions or comments for Wayne or Tamara, please forward e-mail to
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Student of the week PARIS WAINMAN AGE: 12 GRADE: 6 Paris was one of the youth helping out at the International Mud Day celebrations June 29. She helped with the baking and preparations for the event.
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CHAMPIONS CELEBRATE
The Amirco Angels team took the title in the Inuvik Softball Association's Men's and Women's Tournament June 22. Pictured in the front row are Amber Lynn Joy Irish, Judy Symes, Tawny Raylene Amos, Erica Joan Gruben, Britney Selina, Twyla Amos. In the back row are manager Amir Sulima, Shaylene Allen, Jennifer Debastien, Alison Lennie, Jillian Nugent, coach Jeffrey Amos, Meghan Etter, Karla Debastien, Nadine Wagner, coach Gary Gordon. Shawn Giilck/NNSL photo
In tough to defend title Competition intense for territorial champion Benchwarmers by Shawn Giilck Northern News Services
Players on the Inuvik Benchwarmers slo-pitch team are hoping they aren't going to be deviled by some angels in the outfield as they get set to defend their territorial title. The reining two-time champions will host the Women's Slo-pitch Territorial Championships beginning July 11. With its lineup mostly intact, the team is keeping a wary eye trained close to home as another Inuvik team, the Amirco Angels, could be their toughest competition. "They're a tough team," said team captain Stacey Christie. The Angels recently took the women's title at the Inuvik Slo-pitch Association's Men's and Women's Tournament, blowing past a short-handed Benchwarmers team to do so. The Benchwarmers didn't make it to the finals in that tournament, with four regular players not available, including its two pitchers. Wilma Hendrick and Christie said it's a difficult task for any team to win under those circumstances, but they didn't downplay the
skill of the Angels. Still, it showed the competition is getting serious for the team that has dominated the women's scene for the last two years. In 2013, the Benchwarmers didn't lose a game in the territorial matchups. Their toughest competition came in the form of an exhibition game where they nearly lost to a veteran squad of Inuvik players. They're heading to Moncton, N.B., after the territorials to participate in the national championships, so it will be a busy month or so for them. The Benchwarmers are expecting to have a full lineup, or close to it, for the territorials and nationals. Christie said one player will meet them en route to the nationals, and that will complete the lineup. The only player missing from the lineup is Tina Busetto, who played with the team regularly during last year's territorial championships. Other than that, the team's lineup has been remarkably consistent over its three-year duration.
Similar to what happened in 2013, the territorials are likely to be filled with teams from the Beaufort-Delta region. Christie said the team has been informed that no teams from further south in the NWT will be packing their bags and heading to Inuvik for the tournament once again this year. In 2013, only four teams entered the tournament, and all were based in Inuvik. "There's no one coming from the Sahtu, and we hear the Yellowknife team isn't coming either," Christie said. That's mostly due to travel costs, Christie said. While teams from the Delta region are used to the exorbitant cost of travelling in and out of Inuvik for tournaments, southern-based teams are not. She said they likely find the cost shocking. "We're used to fundraising to help pay for our travel," Christie said. "They aren't." It's early in the season yet, and the team is just beginning to find its playing form, but Christie said they're liking their chances to "three-peat" as champions.
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Stacey Christie, the team captain of the territorial champion Inuvik Benchwarmers, said the team will be in a struggle to keep its title this season.
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