NWT
The board that reviews decisions about financial assistance for students is on the lookout for members.
People from across the territory are encouraged to apply to become a member of the Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Appeal Board.
“If you are interested and have experience or background in social policy, law or interpreting legislations, please submit an application including: a one page letter of interest and your current resume,” stated a bulletin advertising the opportunity.
The board is made up of five members, including one post-secondary student.
“(The board) was established to hear second level appeals when applicants do not agree with decisions of SFA program staff or the Internal Review Group,” it states.
Applications will be accepted until 3 p.m., Nov. 2.
– Erin Steele
Connecting the Sahtu
Lli Goline/Norman Wells
Those wanting to hear about upcoming projects aimed at better connecting the Sahtu year-round were invited to a meeting in Norman Wells on Oct. 23.
The Oscar Creek Bridge Relocation and the Great Bear River Bridge are the subjects of the meeting, dually organized by the territorial Department of Infrastructure and Norman Wells Land Corporation.
The meeting is set to take place at the land corp.’s office from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
“Lunch will be provided,” stated a bulletin advertising the meeting.
Earlier this year, federal funding was announced to in part “support the construction of the Great Bear River Bridge,” stated the Department of Infrastructure on its website.
“The Great Bear River represents the final crossing along the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road system without a permanent structure and has been an obstacle to opening the road in previous years.”
– Erin Steele
Helping elders stay active
Lli Goline/Norman Wells
Keeping elders moving is the aim of a new program in Norman Wells.
Elders In Motion takes place every Friday between 1:30 and 3 p.m. at Sahtu Dene Necha Ko Day Program Area.
The recurring program, put on by the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority Sahtu Region, is all about promoting healthy living, stated a bulletin advertising it.
“Join us for a fun afternoon of activities and games,” it stated. “Snacks and beverages provided.”
The program was set to begin in October.
Elders are asked to use the “red entrance” at the program area.
– Erin Steele
Fire department welcomes community
Lli Goline/Norman Wells
Community members in Norman Wells had a chance to meet their volunteer fire department and check out firetrucks up close on Oct. 13.
Between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., the Norman Wells Volunteer Fire Department was set to hold an open house for “community members, young and old” stated a bulletin advertising the annual event.
There was set to be a BBQ and “smokehouse”.
“Come check out the firetrucks and equipment. Sparky will be there as well. Come out and meet your local Fire Fighters.”
The event put a cap on Fire Prevention Week in Canada, which ran from Oct. 7 through Oct. 13.
– Erin Steele
Sewing circle starting up
Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson
A sewing circle for women and girls is starting up in Fort Simpson on Oct. 22.
The circle, with instructor Louisa Moreau, is set to take place two days a week.
Every Monday and Thursday evening between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., “moms and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmas and granddaughters”, will meet at the Sanaeah/Pre-Natal Building.
“Most materials will be supplied, but bring your own thimble and scissors,” stated the bulletin advertising the program.
Preregistration for the sewing circle is required.
The program is put on by by Liidlii Kue First Nation.
– Erin Steele
Stop right now! Thank you very much
Deh Gah Got’ie Koe/Fort Providence
Drivers in Fort Providence are asked to be cautious as there will be a new four-way stop intersection in town.
As of Nov. 1, the intersection at Dene Fur Clouds and the Central Community Playground will have a four-way stop.
“Please be cautious during this transition,” states a bulletin issued by the hamlet Oct. 5.
“Please contact the Hamlet of Fort Providence ... should you have any questions or require further information.”
“Thank you for your co-operation,” it states.
Response to the move seems positive.
“Great move ... should also do other 4-way stops too,” stated one person’s response to the change.
“Good, as it was a blind spot (with) the trees for a long time,” stated another.
– Erin Steele