Slo-pitch draws big crowds Nearly 1,000 attend reunion
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Slo-pitch draws big crowds Nearly 1,000 attend reunion
HUB THE H AY R I V E R , N O RT H W E S T T E R R I TO R I E S NEWS SPORTS INSIDE Nearly 1,000 attend reunion Slo-pitch draws big crowds National performance Northwestel deal sought Vessels blessed on lake Library looks for help IT contract awarded WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 ● 41st Year No. 19 ● $1.00 (.95 + GST) ● PM#40012157 Class of 2013 celebrates Shayla Maisonneuve/NNSL photo Diamond Jenness Secondary School's graduating class of 2013 performs the traditional cap toss during a celebration with family and friends on June 27. Diamond Jenness bids adieu to 33 graduates SARAH LADIK [email protected] Thirty-three young men and women walked into the newly-renovated Diamond Jenness Secondary School (DJSS) as high school students on June 27, but left as graduates. "We are leaving the certainty of everyday classes, teachers and friends," said valedictorian Rhona Cruzpe, joking that not only were her fellow classmates the "guinea pigs" for the new math curriculum, but they also had to deal with a different principal every year of high school, in addition to ongoing renovations. "We made it." The ceremony – held in the bright and airy concourse – included speeches from politicians, teachers and students. While the latter focused on thanking teachers, school staff, and most especially parents for guiding the grads through the tumultuous years of high school, adult speakers reminisced about their own time at the school and offered some advice to the departing students. "Everybody here has been supBouchard encouraged the graduportive of you through your entire ates to work hard regardless of the career and are very proud of you," field they chose to pursue, be it said Mayor Andrew Cassidy. "Don't academia or truck driving. "Strive to be the best at whatbe afraid to make mistakes. Failure is a mistake from which no lesson ever it is you want to be," he said. "And make sure to take the time to is learned." The ceremony was Hay River enjoy this time and what's happening today." South MLA Jane Math and sciGroenewegen's 18th ence teacher Chuck graduation celebration at DJSS, but she Lirette served as the ▼ passionately told the speaker and "Wherever we go, guest assembled students delivered a speech to work hard, be we will remember that was both uplifting and deeply persafe, and to be proud our roots. " sonal. His sentiof themselves for all Rhona Cruzpe ▼ ments were fitting, they had accombecause not only plished so far. had he taught most "This is a big deal in our comof the students for munity," she said. several consecutive "And we're all here to celebrate with years, but his own son Christopher you." Lirette was among the graduates. Hay River North MLA and DJSS Chuck Lirette poked fun at graduate himself Robert Bouchard many of the students, even revealwore his own letterman jacket for ing a book of Easter messages they the second year, joined by master had made for him when they were of ceremonies Frank Hirst Jr. in together at Princess Alexandra what proved to be a popular fashion School. He did, however include himself in the teasing, as well. statement. "Believe me, you weren't the only ones to spend time in timeout with Mrs. Lirette," he quipped. After presentations by K'atlodeeche First Nation Chief Roy Fabian and Hay River Metis Government Council representative Jacquie Carriere – interspersed with many Dr. Seuss quotations – Lynne Beck and Tim Borchuck presented a slew of awards. The eyes of both satisfied teachers and proud parents misted over as, one by one, the majority of students accepted awards for achieving their diplomas with honours, most impressive performance in a particular subject, and contributions to their community, among many others. Remembering good times After the ceremony, as the students marched across a parking lot and playground to reach a designated cap-throwing photo spot behind Harry Camsell School, they reminisced about some of their favourite memories of their time in high school. Graduate Shelly Bourne said she had recently come back to school after taking some time off. "I found the storefront program really welcoming," she said, adding she remains unsure as to what she will do next year. Dalton Atwell harboured somewhat different memories and fondly recounted how, before the renovations, there was an alarm hooked up to the ventilation system that would go off when suspected asbestos particles were detected. "Sometimes it would just go off in the middle of the day and then we wouldn't have school for the rest of the week," he said. Atwell has plans to go south for school in the fall, where he will pursue a pre-employment automotive program in Edmonton. While some graduates will leave Hay River for post-secondary education or to start building careers, others will stay in the community. In her valedictorian address, Cruzpe acknowledged both. "I am confident that we will contribute to whatever community we choose to live in," she told her fellow graduates. "Wherever we go, we will remember our roots." 2 ▼ WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 ▼ 3 www.hayriverhub.com Did we get it wrong? Hay River Hub is committed to getting facts and names right. With that goes a commitment to acknowledge mistakes and run corrections. If you spot an error in Hay River Hub, call 874-6577 and ask to speak to an editor, or e-mail [email protected]. We'll get a correction or clarification in as soon as we can. NEWS Briefs Drug bust in Hay River The Hay River RCMP and the Hay River Police Dog Service, along with members of G Division Traffic Services, executed a search warrant on June 25 at an Elm Crescent residence, where they allegedly found approximately 180 grams of marijuana. According to a news release from the RCMP, a 58-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, both from Hay River, have each been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and breaching the conditions of release. – Sarah Ladik Land designation vote on reserve K'atlodeeche First Nation (KFN) held a vote on June 25 to decide on the matter of land designation on the Hay River Reserve. While the results have reportedly been tallied, both KFN Chief Roy Fabian and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt both have to sign off on them. The vote was held to decide whether to approve new land designations on certain lots on the reserve that would allow for both commercial and residential development. According to Fabian, members currently face challenges getting loans from banks to build houses because the land is owned collectively and cannot be borrowed against. Caroline Dennill, director of Indian and Inuit Services with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, said the rules governing the voting process have recently changed. Previously, it took a majority decision in a vote by at least 50 per cent of eligible voters to decide on land designation matters. However, there is no longer a requirement for a minimum turnout of voters, and the validity of the decision is left up to the discretion of the chief. After the department receives a formal response from Fabian, it will forward it to the minister's office for approval. – Sarah Ladik Fiddle camp this week The 11th annual Kole Crook Fiddle Association summer camp is taking place July 2 to 5 on the Hay River Reserve. Activities will be divided between the Chief Lamalice Complex and Chief Sunrise Education Centre with a bus leaving from the North Country Inn in Hay River at 7:45 a.m. on all four days. Besides fiddling, the approximately 40 participants can choose instruction in a second instrument, be it guitar, keyboard or pennywhistle, or from among activities such as bucket drumming, choral music or jigging. There will be a final concert on the evening of July 5 in which the camp participants will showcase all that they have learned. – Sarah Ladik Sarah Ladik/NNSL photo SUSPICIOUS FIRE Hay River police and firefighters, along with ambulance units and Keith's Water Service, responded to a blaze at a small, abandoned A-frame structure in the industrial section of town on June 28. According to Fire Chief Ross Potter, the fire has been deemed suspicious and is under RCMP investigation. Two youths were seen fleeing the scene shortly after the fire started, and no power or propane were present in the building. Pianist performs in national music competition Hockey player turned musician Malcolm St. John making it big in Quebec SARAH LADIK [email protected] A few years ago, if asked, Malcolm St. John would have said his greatest hope was to be a hockey player. Now, after his first Canadian Music Competition, a national showcase of young talent across a wide variety of instruments, he is happy he picked a more artistic path. "When I left Hay River, I wanted to play hockey," St. John told The Hub on June 28, after having played piano for the crowd and judges the day before. "But then, I guess I decided that wasn't what I wanted to do with my life." The St. John family had planned to take a year and live elsewhere in Canada in 2010 and chose Sherbrooke, Que., because of its vibrant cultural scene and various opportunities for Malcolm and his siblings. When given the choice of going to a sports-oriented school or a musical one, St. John gave in to his artistic inclinations and has not looked back since. "I picked music and I played the violin," he said. "I was walking by a music school in Sherbrooke in the fall of 2010 and I saw piano lessons advertised, so I decided to try that out, too." When the year was up and the St. John family was set to return to Hay River, Malcolm asked if he could stay back and continue his musical studies in Quebec. When a friend's mother offered to rent him a room, the details were taken care of and the decision was made for him to stay. "There isn't much opportunity for music in Hay River," he said. As one of only eight 16-yearold piano finalists to play at the Canadian Music Competition, conveniently held in Sherbrooke this year, St. John did not expect to win, but was pleased with his performance nonetheless. Results were to be announced today, followed by a final gala in which only the winning artists perform on July 4. "It's all the best young musicians in Canada who are here," St. John said, adding the preparation is the same for both a concert and a competition in that it's all about focus. "It was cool just to be chosen and to play for all these people." His former violin teacher in Hay River, who now resides in Yellowknife, said she always enjoys hearing about former students of hers who have gone on to do great things in the music world. "I remember Malcolm as being very driven," said Andrea Bettger. "He worked hard and took it very seriously, and he is a very musical person. You can see it when he plays. You can see the music just flowing through his whole body." Bettger said that, beyond his technical ability, St. John was never afraid to try different styles and experiment with techniques, which helped him become a more wellrounded and capable musician. She photo courtesy of Malcolm St. John Malcolm St. John performed Chopin's 'Polonaise Op. 53' at the Canadian Music Competition in Sherbrooke, Que., on June 27. also credits his parents with encouraging him and all his siblings to get involved in as many activities as possible. "I worked at the school," Bettger said. "And there was never an evening in which you wouldn't see the St. Johns' van going back and forth to activities several times a night." As for what advice the seasoned performer would give St. John, Bettger said she would tell him to focus and take time to breathe. "It's not really a challenge for him," she said. "But I would say to centre himself and then just let the music flow through him." After two years at a Quebec college, and having completed programs in both music and pure and applied sciences, St. John isn't sure what he wants to do next. "I like science, especially biology and maybe medicine," he said. Whether he becomes a professional musician or not, St. John knows that music is in his life to stay. 4 ▼ WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 www.hayriverhub.com OPINION HISTORICAL QUOTE 2011 "Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." – Ad dlai Stevensson CCNA HUB Great Slave Lake demands respect EDITOR Sarah Ladik Established in 1973 Published Wednesdays by Northern News Services Limited PHOTO AND DESIGN Shayla Maisonneuve [email protected] Long live the funky purple school A high school fills a special place in a small community -- bringing people together and creating a sense of unity. Diamond Jenness Secondary School – the famed purple school – has served that purpose for 40 years in Hay River. On July 29, the school held a grand reopening after a multimilliondollar renovation over the past few years. Of course, it never really closed. Even during the renovations, the school's teachers continued to teach and the students continued to learn. The last few years have probably been a nuisance for staff and students as they adjusted their routines for the renovations, and their patience is appreciated. Now, DJ is well-positioned to serve the community for decades to come. Diamond Jenness was the only high school in Hay River for many years, and almost everyone went there. Nowadays, there are other options for a secondary education – Ecole Boreale, Chief Sunrise Education Centre on the Hay River Reserve and even home schooling. However, Diamond Jenness still maintains a special importance in Hay River. That is amply demonstrated by the $28 million that the GNWT has spent to renovate the building. That is a lot of money any way you look at it, but it is worth it. The people of Hay River will be seeing purple for many more years to come, and that's a comforting thought. What is your favourite thing about Homecoming? With Homecoming events taking over Hay River, we asked residents and visitors alike what they were enjoying the most. GRAPHIC DESIGN Sherry Darosa [email protected] [email protected] Admin assistant Kristen Findlay She is a source of industry, a frontier to be conquered, and a menace against which we guard, but whatever label we put on Great Slave Lake, she is a force to be reckoned with. Two weeks ago, a man took off to circumnavigate the lake in a rowboat, prompting comments ranging from vaguely incredulous to downright disdainful. The only consensus was that people hoped he knew what he was doing because the water is cold and the lake is pretty big compared to a one-person rowboat. While shoving off may be a bucket-list adventure for some, others ply the waters almost every day. The fishers who make their living on the lake hold it in even higher esteem, mindful of how quickly things can change and go wrong and how truly inconsequential one little ketch – no matter how well-equipped – is against a force of EDITORIAL nature. Only a fraction of the quota of fish allotted for the lake last year was caught. With demand for sustainably-sourced protein increasing across Canada, the lake and the schools it contains represents an under-used opportunity for not only economic development, but greater responsibility in the food production industry as a whole. We are sitting next to a largely untapped resource that seems to be falling by the wayside as we focus on non-renewables in the ground. Great Slave Lake spans generations. People landed their boats on the shores where Hay River would later be built. Before roads and rail, it was the main means of transportation for goods and people in the area, and later it was the main economic driver behind industry in this town. But for the people who work on the lake, it doesn't have to make economic sense. For most fishers, it's a way of life as opposed to a career, and a choice that can sometimes strain finances and personal relationships. Despite the ebb of the local fishing industry, they remain hopeful that it will surge again and that their children will come to know the lake as well as they do. The constant throughout all of this is the massive part the lake played – and continues to play – in the lives of the people who live on her banks. HAY RIVER, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES [email protected] GRAPHIC DESIGN Madison Whitlock HUB [email protected] PUBLISHER J. W. (Sig) Sigvaldason [email protected] GENERAL MANAGER Michael Scott [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR Bruce Valpy [email protected] Publishers of • HHay ayy River Hub • Deh Cho Drum • In Inuvik nuvik Drum • Kivalliq News • Yellowknifer Ye wknifer • NWT News/North Yellow • Nunavut News/North Hay River Hub 8-4 Courtoreille Street Hay River, NT X0E 1G2 Canada Post #2180316 RReturn eturn uundeliverable nddeliverable Canada mail to above address M Mail ail Reg. #07426 ISSN 0714-5810 Office Hours: You Said It! Monday M onday ttoo Fr Friday riday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Display ad deadline: 5 p.m. Friday prior to Wednesday W ednesday publication Subscription rates: In Canada $50 1st Class $100 Wee acknowledge the financial W support supporr t ooff the Government of Canada tthrough hroough tthe he Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) (CCPF) for our publishing activities. Tom Makepeace "Meeting old faces from faraway places." Roxanne Schofield "My dad passed away in 2006 and it's great to meet the people he talked about and who remember him." Jackie Schofield "It's been a chance to see relatives I've never met and we wanted to see where we came from." Linda Whitford "It's a great opportunity to see old friends." PHONE (867) 874-6577 FAX (867) 874-2679 [email protected] [email protected] w www.hayriverhub.com ww.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 ▼ 5 www.hayriverhub.com KFN seeks deal with Northwestel Band wants to lease its telecommunications infrastructure SARAH LADIK Reserve to Hay River more attractive. "It's all about redundancy," K'atlodeeche First Nation he said, explaining the cables (KFN) is proposing to lease that currently run Internet and its existing telecommunica- telephone service to the comtions infrastructure to North- munity stretch across the Hay ern communications giant River near the West ChanNorthwestel. nel Bridge. "A few years ago, The band brought the idea those went out and the reserve to the Canadian Radio-tele- was without communication vision and Telecommunica- capabilities for days." tions Commission (CRTC) Fabian, part of the KFN hearings in Whitehorse on delegation representing the June 19 and 20 as an alterna- only NWT First Nation to tive or addition to the com- gain intervener status at the pany's proposed moderniza- hearings in Whitehorse, tion plan. said leasing the commun"KFN wins," the First ity's existing infrastructure to Nation's information technol- Northwestel would not only ogies manager Lyle Fabian be beneficial to the company told The Hub. "We get eco- in helping it meet its mandate nomic development and we from the CRTC to increase show the CRTC an alterna- competition, but Northwestel tive." would save the $1.2 million in The band acquired fund- capital investment. ing from CanNor starting in "The CRTC wanted to hear 2007 to build alternatives to $1. 2 -m i l(Northwestel's) lion worth moderniza▼ of infration plan that structure "Right now, could benefit for wireless the North," they own communicahe said. "We the highway." tion on the are 100 per Hay River cent aborigLyle Fabian ▼ Reserve. i n a l - ow n e d , In 2011, and when the the band CRTC asked, office and 'Isn't leasing to the KFN Northwestel, in daycare were linked, along essence, competition?' I said, with other community organ- 'Yes. Isn't that the mandate izations, to make communi- they've been given anyway?'" cation between the different Furthermore, Fabian branches of local government insisted access to the network easier and more efficient. would be available to anyone Fabian said he has plans at the same rate, making it to extend that network about easier for smaller companies 14 km to link up with High- such as ICE Wireless to gain way 2 – as well as North- a foothold in the area. westel's backbone infrastruc"Right now, they own the ture – and provide wireless highway," he said, likening coverage that would make Northwestel's backbone infradevelopment along the stretch structure to a toll road. "They of road linking the Hay River can charge whatever they [email protected] Former residents recall Hay River with fondness Guy and Jenny Turvey Victoria, B.C. Dear editor, As residents of Hay River for 24 years (1982-2006), we reflect fondly on the great years that we spent in our old hometown. Unfortunately, we are not able to be there with you for the big Homecoming. We would have liked to have been there to greet friends and to join everyone in celebrating this milestone in the Hub of the North. We continue to follow with interest Hay River news, as we communicate with friends and as we anticipate the Wednesday arrival of the Internet version of The Hay River Hub. As teachers through those years, we're particularly interested in following the paths, the achievements, and the adventures of our students and of our families who are so much part of our lives. It is evident that the sense of close-knit community continues to be an ongoing strength as the town develops and flourishes, and continues to improve all aspects of those critical elements that portray the communal pride in Hay River, our town. To the residents, to the home-comers and to the visitors, we hope you had a wonderful weekend of friendship, of celebration and of togetherness. Our spirits were with you all as you shared in this common Northern link ... the town of Hay River. READERS Write photo courtesy of Lyle Fabian In 2011, fibre-optic cable on the Hay River Reserve was laid between the band office and the KFN daycare by Harley Tambour, left, Henry Tambour and Lorne Poitras. want for people to use it and they march in and say they're doing you a favour just by offering the service in the first place." Apart from working to expand the existing KFN network, Fabian is reaching out to other communities in the North, trying to help them create their own wireless infrastructure. "A lot of communities don't realize they can build their own," he said. "It's not as complicated as Northwestel makes it out to be. We did it with five trained local guys." Although any agreement remains in the discussion phase, Eric Clement, the external communications manager for Northwestel, told The Hub that leasing from KFN is a possibility. "Northwestel has been in discussions over the last few years with KFN about different opportunities," Clement wrote in an e-mail. "We are willing to examine new business models to deliver advanced services to the community. One of those options may include leasing or sharing infrastructure." 6 ▼ WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 www.hayriverhub.com Sarah Ladik/NNSL photo LAST DAY IN KINDERGARTEN For their last day in kindergarten on June 14, students at Harry Camsell School left the classroom and got a well-deserved treat in the sunshine. The students included Ella Powder, from left, Miah Harris, Rylie Beck, Corrine Smith, Leah Richardson, Kashton Vyse and Kasey Bednarek. IT services deal divides council Five-year contract and capital budget for services both approved four votes to three SARAH LADIK [email protected] In a process that began before the current municipal government was even elected last fall, ArcTech Computers has been awarded the information technologies (IT) services contract with the Town of Hay River for the next five years – but not without some opposition on town council. "The contractor is good and I don't have any problem with the contract itself," said Coun. Donna Lee Jungkind in a special council meeting on June 27. "I'm just not 100 per cent sure we know what we're committing our ratepayers to here." The meeting was held to vote on two motions, the first – for which much of the discussion was held in-camera to keep negotiations confidential – being the approval of either a three-year or five-year contract for IT services for the town with ArcTech Computers. The company has been handling the town's IT needs for eight years, but its current contract was set to end July 1. The fiveyear option was proposed as the better deal. The town's budget for IT services is $198,000. The second motion was to approve $36,000 in capital for upgrades to the current IT system. According to the recommendation put before council, the potential cost savings outlined in the contract from the first motion were contingent upon spending that money. However, councillors did not know the exact dollar amount those savings represented, and as such, three counANDREW CASSIDY: Some cillors – deputy mayor Brad councillors were comfortMapes, Coun. Keith Dohey able with the IT contract, and Jungkind – opposed the some weren't. contract's approval. "I'm hung up on some of these numbers," said Dohey. with councillors Jason Coak"I think we need to have a well, Mapes and Jungkind in better level of comfort opposition. "There are no questions around the table before we about the conlock ourtractor at all," selves into a ▼ Mayor Andrew five-year conCassidy told tract." "I'm hung up The Hub. "The Cou n. on some questions came Kandis Jameup over the son, howof these efficiencies in ever, was one numbers." the lifespan of of the four the contract Keith Dohey ▼ cou nci l lors and how much who voted those would in favour of cost to impleapproving the ment. Some councillors were five-year contract. "The process is over," she comfortable with it and some said in response to a recom- weren't." Despite the lengthy process mendation raised by Mapes to extend the current contract two spanning several administramonths so council could gain tive changes, ArcTech Coma clearer understanding of the puters owner John Locke was finances involved. "It's either pleased with the result. "We have done our best for we accept a three-year or a five-year contract, or it's none. the past eight years," Locke We have assurances that it's in said on the steps of Town Hall the budget and I'm comfortable just after the meeting. "And we will continue to do the best with it." The motion to approve the job we can for the town for the capital budget was successful, next five years." WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 ▼ 7 www.hayriverhub.com SPORTS HUB BLESSING THE VESSELS Community celebrates on the lake, page 10 Waterbomber bigger than ever Sarah Ladik/NNSL photos Cashtons' players Brad Harrison, left, and Richard Johnstone take advantage of the warm weather and the forfeiture of the opposing team to get in some extra practice. Rising interest in slo-pitch draws teams and crowd of spectators SARAH LADIK [email protected] The third annual mixed slo-pitch Waterbomber Classic grew this year to include 12 teams, larger-thanaverage crowds, and a Homecoming exhibition game. "Slo-pitch is really starting to pick up," organizer Rachel Daigneault- Durocher told The Hub on June 30. "It's something everyone can enjoy and it's nice to see the tournament growing along with the popularity of the sport. This year, Hay River hosted two teams from Fort Smith and two from High Level, along with eight local teams. The tournament lasted four days and was played at both adult-sized ball diamonds to accommodate the schedule and number of players. The first two years of the Classic had 10 and eight teams, respectively. "We always raise money and give it away," said Daigneault-Durocher. "The first year, we donated it to help the community of Slave Lake when they had that big fire, and last year Rachel Daigneault-Durocher looks forward to getting the Waterbomber Classic back to being a 24-hour tournament in which teams play all night long. it went towards the (ball field) twin- crowd, too, and you could tell they ning project." were really happy to play again." This year, the league paid for the Homecoming fish fry on June 29 Sharing the weekend at the NTCL property near FisherHeather Coakwell, a player on man's Wharf. Cashtons team, said, if anything, Daigneault-Durocher said having having the Waterbomber Classic the the Waterbomber Classic the same same week as Homecoming was a weekend as Homecoming was a good thing. happy coincidence, "There were as the tournament is some great players ▼ held the same weekin that exhibition end every year, and game who were "It was great meant an increased to play some to see a bunch of back number of spectareally great ball," tors. she said. people who However, she Coakwell agreed used to play ball would like to move with having the come out it to a week earlier tournament over 24 next year. While hours as opposed to and have fun." Canada Day falls on four days. a Tuesday in 2014, Rachel Daigneault-Durocher ▼ "We were out the weekend of June here at midnight 21 will be a long one. last night and it's not like it gets "We're also looking at making dark anyway," she said. "Rachel it a 24-hour tournament and hav- has done such a great job organing teams play all night long," she izing this event and with slo-pitch said. "That's how they did it years getting bigger, everyone can come and years ago, and I remember my out and watch just a generally fun mother playing in it when I was event." But Daigneault-Durocher said young." There was a break in the tour- she can hardly accept all the credit, nament games on June 29 for the instead she was keen to thank the Homecoming exhibition game, volunteers – both associated with which lasted four innings instead of slo-pitch and not – for all their continued hard work. the planned two. "The volunteers in this town are "It was great to see a bunch of people who used to play ball come amazing," she said. "Not just specifout and have fun," said Daigneault- ic groups, but everyone: family, Durocher. "It brought out a great friends, everyone." 8 ▼ WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 www.hayriverhub.com Sarah Ladik/NNSL photos The Granddaughters of the Drum helped bless the newly reopened Diamond Jenness Secondary School on June 29, representing several generations of women and several aboriginal communities. The drummers included Jessie Carriere, left, Ashlyn Angiers, Kim Beaulieu and Jacquie Carriere. Coming home to Hay River Nearly 1,000 people flock from all over the country for the community's first Homecoming celebration SARAH LADIK [email protected] As crowds descended on Hay River for the third time in June, the atmosphere was distinctly different for the first Homecoming. The NWT Track and Field Championships brought young people and excitement, and Hay Days took over the community with its artistic vibe, but the Hay River diaspora came home over the weekend. "It's bittersweet," High Level, Alta., resident Cathy Blanchette told The Hub. "It's so nice to see everyone, but we know we have to go back home so soon. Coming here is still like coming home for us." She and her husband, Ed Blanchette, spent 14 years in Hay River, raising their three children – one of whom set records on a brand new (at the time) track facility at Diamond Jenness Secondary School – but moved away close to 20 years ago. "I'm so surprised by how many people are still in town," Cathy said. "You tend to think of these Northern towns as a bit transient and it's amazing how many people have stayed in Hay River." DJSS grand reopening One of the most well-attended events of the weekend was the grand and official reopening of Diamond Jenness Secondary School (DJSS) after three years of extensive renovations. "It was a midlife retrofit that turned into a midlife crisis," said Hay River South MLA Jane Groenewegen, one of the strongest supporters of the renovation project. "We finally got it all done this year, and now it's a tourist attraction. I see people stop, get out of their cars, and take pictures of it all the time." Hay River North MLA Robert Bouchard laid claim to slightly more personal memories of the old DJSS, recounting one that stands out is of now-town councillor Mike Maher chasing him down the hallway to the boys' locker room and pushing him into the lockers. "Thankfully, I was too big at the time to fit into those lockers," said Bouchard. Later, he told The Hub he was finding it difficult to get the smile off his face the entire weekend. "There are so many generations here, all kinds of families coming back together for the first time in years," he said. "The (Homecoming) committee was expecting about 550 people, but now it's closer to 1,000." The original plan for the reopening had been to hold a separate week from Homecoming, but Bouchard said he was glad the two had been combined. "It just makes more sense, and so many more people could come out and see their new old school," he said. Of course, no celebration of Diamond Jenness, much less a reopening and 40th anniversary all rolled into one, could pass without some mention of the school's iconic purple colour. "I am here to put all the other stories to rest," Hay River District Education Authority chair Terrance Courtoreille told the assembled parents, teachers and alumni. "It was the students' idea and the students had the final say." Please see Remembering, next page Stan Stevens helps plant a propeller in the Hay River cemetery in memory of his pilot friend and Hay River native Randy D'Aoust, who died from a heart attack in 2011. www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 ▼ 9 Remembering those no longer here Coming, from previous page As hundreds of people frolicked around town, flocking to the NTCL property next to Fisherman's Wharf for food and fun, and dropping in at Kingland Ford's Show 'n' Shine to vote for their favourite buffed-up vehicle, a quiet but steady procession made its way to Hay River's cemetery. For many of the weekend guests, a chance to meet with old friends and relatives was accompanied by an opportunity to visit those who had died and remain in Hay River. Eleta Crosby led a group planting a propeller on the D'Aoust family plot in memory of her brother, Hay River native and pilot Randy D'Aoust, who died as a result of a heart attack in 2011. "Randy was in Ontario when he died, but we brought him home," she said, adding that, while the propeller would be mounted on the grave, she and other family members had scattered D'Aoust's ashes somewhere in the Northwest Territories, declining to reveal exactly where. D'Aoust was a bush pilot who learned on the wings of famed Northern aviation pioneer Merlyn Carter. He travelled around Canada and the world, rarely coming back to Hay River, and died on April 18, 2011, just shy of his 58th birthday. Crosby had visited Hay River a few years ago and had found her family's small plot in dire need of attention. "It was sad to come and see," she said. "The last time we were here, all the graves were sunk in and overgrown." Compounding the problem is the fact that Sarah Ladik/NNSL photos Hay River North MLA Robert Bouchard shows off his old letterman jacket at the grand reopening of Diamond Jenness Secondary School on June 29. there are many white cross grave markers that don't bear any name at all. "There really should be names on every Glen Horton, who returned to Hay River for his granddaughter's graduation and stayed for Homecoming, was touched to see a photo of the late Bob McMeekin on the wall commemorating those who are gone, but not forgotten. there were only two rows of black and white one of those crosses," Crosby stated. Norma Greer couldn't agree more, and photos, their dated clothes in no way taking having visited both the town records and away from their smiling faces grinning out at inquired at the churches, went to the grave- passersby. yard armed with a red sharpie. Day by day, however, the photos grew in number until a She had been told her fath▼ er's grave was directly in front total of 224 were counted on "Every one of the D'Aoust family plot, the afternoon of June 29. but she said she knew better "This is Brad Mapes' of these nameless and wrote "Bill Greer" in big vision," said Shirley King. white crosses red letters on the cross to the "He does so much for this right of the newly-installed is a question mark, community. This brings tears propeller. to my eyes." but somebody "Even if the town or the King said the first night out there knows." the wall went up, a man church doesn't know who is buried where, the families walked by and wanted his Norma Greer ▼ do," Greer said. "Every one of late wife to be included. these nameless white crosses Mapes, in partnership with is a question mark, but somebody out there Poison Graphics, had her photo up before knows." lunchtime the next day. Another site of pilgrimage for returning "It really takes me down memory lane," Hay Riverites was a wall of photos along said visitor Glen Horton, as he stared up at a the road between Kingland Ford and The photo of a man he had called family when he Rooster. lived in Hay River between 1970 and 1983. "It's a wonderful opportunity to see faces Black-and-white photos again. I knew most of the people here on the Titled 'Gone but not forgotten,' at first wall." Cathy and Ed Blanchette lived in Hay River for 14 years, almost 20 years ago, and raised their three children in the community. They came back for Homecoming from High Level, Alta., but Ed Blanchette is in town regularly for business. 10 ▼ WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 www.hayriverhub.com Blessing on the lake VESSEL Feature by Sarah Ladik Northern News Services On the sunny morning of June 30, Hay River residents, fishers and law enforcement officers met on Great Slave Lake to pay their respects and receive a blessing for the season. A multidenominational service was held on land in front of the NTCL ship Kaki- sa, which is used to push barges up and down the Mackenzie River. The 10 vessels present then headed out to open water for the blessing. The ceremony itself involved laying wreaths on the water and having the Kakisa pump up thousands of litres of water from the depths to then spray on the assembled boats. One of the smaller Canadian Coast Guard boats, festooned in flags, participated in the blessing ceremony. RCMP officer Amanda McGillivray enjoys a moment in the sun aboard the Mackenzie. The weather was hot, but a breeze made it bearable out on the water. Participants aboard the Kakisa throw two wreaths onto Great Slave Lake as part of the ceremony, while people watched from other boats, including the fishing vessel the Jennifer Dawn. The RCMP vessel Guardian tows Bob, the search and rescue dummy, for a particularly good view of the proceedings from near water level. Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteer Roy Walters pilots the Yellowknife RCMP detachment police boat, all decked out for the occasion. The Kakisa pumps water up to her highest mast to then spray down on the Guardian – an RCMP vessel – blessing it for the season. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 ▼ 11 www.hayriverhub.com Sarah Ladik/NNSL photo Tim Gayton, left, and James Danish sift through the books available at the used book sale in front of the NWT Centennial Library on June 28. The library's advocates say it provides a much-needed service to the community. Library continues to seek help from town council Payroll and human resources concern re-elected veteran board SARAH LADIK [email protected] It was more of the same at the Hay River Library Committee's combined annual general meeting and regular meeting on June 27. "This facility is essential to the community," said Ken Latour, having been acclaimed as vice-president only moments before. "There are many organizations in the same situation, but we feel the library is a different type of institution. We serve everyone." Latour said the library committee has been looking for increased help from the Town of Hay River with regards to administration for upwards of 20 years, most recently with particular focus on payroll and human resources support. While the committee remains the employer and signs the cheques, the town provides the vast majority of the funding for operations. That funding totalled $177,800 in 2012, compared to $18,600 from the GNWT, the owners of the library building itself, according to the committee's financial statements. "The goal is to create son credits the current counstability for the staff," said cil with being willing to come board member Dorie Hanson. to the table for discussions "Right now, the committee where previous councils and is the employer and we don't administrations were not. "This town council is have all the expertise to be comfortable doing payroll better than most," she said. and other more complicated "They're willing to work with HR (human resources) func- us to find solutions. It's the tions. We're looking for some first time in eight years they guarantee of continuity for have been willing to meet our staff." with us outside of council and The committee believes they've been listening." the underlying problem is the Hanson said the town uncertainty of the existence has valid concerns and that and make-up the library is of the board not the only itself. organization ▼ Acclaimed in the com"The library's munity seekpresident Pat ing help from Wray has, services the municipal in the past, are too basic government. found herself the only She said the to risk." member of compa r ison Michelle Staszuk ▼ a body that to the Hay is directly River Golf involved in Club had the operations been made – of the library. as it too is at least partially "I wasn't planning on stay- funded by the town, but overing on," said board member seen by a volunteer board as Michelle Staszuk. "But when opposed to municipal adminI learned Pat would be alone, istration – but that it was not I knew I had to. The library's a fair one. "We provide a much-needservices are too basic to risk." Negotiations with the ed service to everyone in the town are ongoing, but Han- community, not only a select group," she said. Latour believes the library is a bastion of cultural development in Hay River and needs to be protected in the same way as most small libraries across Canada: as a responsibility of the municipality. "This is the only facility tending to artistic, cultural, non-sporting needs throughout the whole year," he said. Mayor Andrew Cassidy told The Hub he understands the library committee's concerns, but that there are some questions that need to be answered before the town can make any decision regarding administrative support. "We feel the committee runs it better than any other organization could right now," he said. "And we have to be careful about committing taxpayers' money." Cassidy said the library is among a number of organizations looking for support and the reality is the town cannot accommodate them all. "We understand each other's concerns and I think it's important that we keep working together to find a solution that works for everyone," said the mayor. 12 ▼ WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 www.hayriverhub.com Forum highlights water rights Council of Canadians uses inaugural public forum to discuss protecting resource CODY PUNTER cise demonstrated what many Yellowknifers already know – that water in Frame Lake is Addressing an audience at a not particularly appealing – it citizen's forum on water rights was just one of the many saliand protection at the Prince ent points made during the of Wales Northern Heritage Council of Canadians' inaugCentre in Yellowknife on June ural public forum on water 18, Idle No rights and proMore repretection, whose sentative Law▼ members urge rence Nayally t her ners "We're hoping to Nor pointed to to do more to the glistening have an agreement protect our water outside most valuby they end the window able resource: of the year." and asked the water. crowd how The CounErin Kelly ▼ many of them cil of Canhad swam in adians, a nonFrame Lake. governmental Half a organization dozen hands shot up. When he established in 1985, recently asked them how many of them founded its first NWT chapter had drank from the lake, one in April, and organized the reluctant hand remained hang- forum because its members ing in the air. have decided to make water Although Nayally's exer- rights its top priority. About 25 [email protected] people attended the meeting. "The Council of Canadians have been working on water issues for about 30 years," said chapter co-chair, Lois Little. "They have a major campaign called Blue Planet, and they have been working against the privatization of water, and working against trade agreements that privatize water." Little spoke to a crowd of about 40 during the forum and among other things, presented her audience with the fact that among the hundreds of lakes and rivers in the Northwest Territories, only three are currently protected by federal legislation after 99 per cent of Canada's lakes and rivers were eliminated when the Navigable Waters Protection Act was wiped off the books through Bill C-45. Only Great Slave Lake, the Mackenzie River and Great Bear Lake are protected under LOIS LITTLE: Only three lakes and rivers in the NWT are protected by federal legislation. the new act. "From my perspective, we have very little in the way of legislation to protect our water," she said. "It's taking its toll." Little said while there was nothing that could be done to overturn the current legislation, the council was going to push to get new legislation passed. "It's too late to go back, we have to go forward. It's time for new legislation that protects our water." A presentation by Erin Kelly from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, indicated the territorial government is drafting a bilateral water agreement with the government of Alberta. Kelly said there have been large-scale consultations and public engagement efforts and the two governments are currently working on the final details of the plan. "We're working with preferred options and we're hoping to have an agreement by they end of the year," said Kelly. Although Little believes the agreement would be a step in the right direction, she said the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act, which suggested that bilateral water agreements between territories and provinces should be created, was brought into effect in 1997. "We can't wait 15 years for another agreement with B.C.," said Little, who added the only existing bilateral water agreement between provinces and territories on the Mackenzie Valley Basin is between the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. She also said even though she hopes there will be an agreement in place sometime soon, it remains to be seen how it will be enforced and managed. "Agreements are only as good as the implementation vehicle," she said. Little said the Council of Canadians will push for independent boards to oversee over water rights agreements. www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 ▼ 13 More help for building trades Northern News Services 7:30 p.m. each night. Thebacha/Fort Smith Family Fun Nights will feaA half-dozen students have gradu- ture water games in the pool on ated from the Building Trades Helper July 9 and Aug. 13, ball hockey on Program at Aurora College's Thebacha July 16, bike rodeo on July 23, fun run and relay races on July 30, traditional Campus in Fort Smith. The students were treated to a bar- games with Peter Daniels on Aug. 6 becue lunch on June 27 to celebrate the and Aug. 27, and tag and small area completion of the course. games on Aug. 20. The students completed a 12-week program, which prepares students for entrylevel employment opportunities in the construction industry. Students learned basic construction, renovation Enterprise and maintenance tasks. Due to hot, dry and The skills will enable windy conditions, an open them to assist trades people, AROUND THE such as carpenters, electri- SOUTH SLAVE fire ban has been put into effect until further cians, plumbers, drywallers, notice within the boundpainters and mechanical Paul Bickford is a reporter with News/ aries of the Hamlet of contractors. Send your ideas Enterprise. All students who com- North. to [email protected]. The ban was initiated pleted the course are from on June 25. the Fort Smith area. All fires, including ones in approved fire pits, are included in the ban. A notice from the hamlet pointed out the fire hazard is extreme in the North Slave and South Slave regions, according to the Department Thebacha/Fort Smith of Environment and Natural ResourFamily Fun Nights are running ces. The Town of Fort Smith throughout July and August at the Fort also instituted a fire ban on Smith Rec Centre. They will take place on all Tues- June 24 for the second time this sumdays from July 9 to Aug. 27 from 6 to mer. Fire ban in effect for Enterprise Family Fun Nights starting up photo courtesy of Aurora College A half-dozen students have graduated from the 12-week Building Trades Helping Program at Aurora College in Fort Smith. Among those involved in the program were Duane MacDonald, left, the program head for trades, apprenticeship and industrial training; graduating students Josh Tordiff, Delbert Bourke, Nick Hudson and Trent Heron; and instructor Lawrence Cheezie. Other graduates who are not pictured are Presley Beamish and Harley Freund. 14 ▼ WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 www.hayriverhub.com HUB CLASSIFIEDS Autos for Sale 2001 JEEP TJ Sport - 60th Anniversary Platinum Edition. Command start; hard top; all new rubber, 86,000 km. Asking $12,000. Call Kim Crook 867-875-8811 TFN 2008 FORD F-150 crew cab, 160,000 km, needs some repair. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. For viewing, call 874-2432 at Stitco. 07/03 1998 CHEV Blazer in good condition. Leather, loaded, $2,800 or best offer. 874-6997. 07/10 Boats & Motors Fort Smith Classifieds FOR SALE: Firewood. Custom cut sizes, split green, dry, bagged. Wood gasification/outdoor wood boilers. Delivery to Hay River and Yellowknife. Contact Dave at (867)8723435 or cell 872-0229. Fort Smith, email: [email protected] DRY FIREWOOD for sale. For more information, call Norm at 872-2355 Community Announcements TFN FOR SALE Fishing boat Zagsab 26 foot, complete with council and tandem bunk trailer. Contact Curt at 403-548-4877 or Vic at 780-5238585. Asking $17,000. 07/03 GROWING TOGETHER, a place for children 6 and under and their parents. A variety of activities are always on the go. For a full schedule of events, call 874-4545. Miscellaneous ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings in Hay River: Women’s Group TUESDAY 7:30pm at Anglican Church basement. Patterson’s Sawmill FIREWOOD Custom Cut Sizes – Split Price change effective April 1, 2013: 1 Full Cord $240 (GST & local delivery included) Call: 867-874-2746 HR RESERVE Community Counselling. Service hours Mon-Fri 8:30am5pm. Offer confidential referral, counselling and education services. Please call 874-2838. MEALS ON Wheels needs volunteers to deliver meals. (11am - noon approximately). If you are interested, please call Marcy Cowger at 8747201. Hay River Community Health Services. SUPPORT LOCAL business! Check out www.sshcp.nt.ca to see what Hay River has to offer! CLASSIFIEDS: DEADLINE for the Hay River Hub is Friday at 4:00 p.m. For details, or more information, phone: 874-6577; or email: classifieds@ hayriverhub.com Large BEAUTIFUL lot approx. 125 ft. lake front by 280 ft. deep. (Mature trees, ƂTGRKVCTGCFKTGEVCEEGUUVQ)TGCV Slave Lake.) W E M A K E I T L LOCAL BUYERS LLOCAL SELLERS E A S Y PPH: 867.874.6577 FAX: 867.874.2679 Email: classifi[email protected] AEROBICS IS back every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Harry Camsell School starting at 6pm. Come on out and get active! DJSS PARENT Action Committee (DJPAC) is looking for anyone, who would like to help out and support our school. Call Evellyn Coleman 874-2342 / Kim Crook 874-4901 or email: [email protected] ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings in Hay River: 12 Step x 12 Traditions. SATURDAY 8pm, at Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre, rear entrance. HAY RIVER Community Library hours are as follows: Monday - Thursday 10am - 5pm and 7 - 9pm (always open during lunch) Friday, Saturday/ Sunday 1 - 5pm. Closed for statutory holidays. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Meetings in Hay River at #4A Gaetz Drive. 7:30 pm every WEDNESDAY. Anyone wanting to attend the meeting please contact Barb at 876-0570 COMMUNITY COUNSELLING Services Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; closed noon hours. We offer confidential referral, counselling, therapeutic and education services. Please call 874-2446. THE SOUP KITCHEN Open Mon., Wed., Fri. 11am - 1:30pm. For more information, please call: 874-2885 or 874-4353. PARENTS AND Tots every Thursday at 10:30am. Stories, crafts, creative play. After school programming with Adam every week: grades K-2 Mondays 3:30-4:30pm; grades 3-5 Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm; grades 6-7 Wednesdays 3-4pm. Hay River Community Library. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings in Hay River: SUNDAY 7:30pm, South Mackenzie Corrections Centre. Studney Drive (in house meeting.) BROWNIES (GIRL Guides of Canada) Thursdays 6 - 7:30 p.m. Catholic church. For more info, call 874-2350. THE HEALTHY Family Program is in Suite 11 - 3 Courtoreille Street (upstairs above the Bakery). Are you expecting a baby or had a baby in the past six months? We do home visits to support you with: Healthy Child Development, Healthy ParentChild Interaction, Community Resources & Social Support. Our program is FREE and open Mon. - Fri. 8am - 4pm. Angela Jacobs @ 8743009 or Paula Oteiza @ 874-3008 ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings in Hay River: Big Book Study. MONDAY 7:30pm, Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre, rear entrance. PENTECOSTAL CHAPEL Bible Study and prayer Tuesdays at 7pm. Service Sundays 10:30am ROTARY CLUB meets every Thursday at noon. Call Chris Robinson 874-2207. VICTIM SERVICES. For immediate assistance call 876-2020 for free and confidential direct services. TFN MEALS ON Wheels needs volunteers to deliver meals. (11am - noon approximately). If you are interested, please call Marcy Cowger at 8747201. Hay River Community Health Services. ST. ANDREWS ANGLICAN/ Grace United Church, service – Sunday morning 10:30 am, Sunday School. And the Thrift Shop hours are; Wed, Thurs. and Sat – 1:30 to 4pm, Thurs. night 7pm to 9pm. LIONS CLUB meetings, 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7pm at the Salt N Pepper’s back room. New members welcome. If you would like more information call Pat at 874-6660 DOES SOMEONE you know have trouble with drinking? Al-anon meeting Wed, 7:30 - 8:30pm. Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre, entrance at back. EVERY WEEK at the Tree House! Mondays - crafts and drop-in, 10 am - noon for parents and children ages 0-6. Tuesdays - tumbling toddlers at the Pentecostal church, 10 am - noon; fun stories and drop-in, 1:30-4:30pm. Wednesdays - movie madness days, come in and enjoy a featured movie, 10 am - noon; phonics club 3:45-5pm. Thursdays - parents and tots, 10 am - noon; curious kids clubs, 3:45-5pm. Call Tree House at 874-2103 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE Providing a free and safe place for victims of family violence. Help is available. Call 874-6626 DOES SOMEONE you know have trouble with drinking? Al-anon meeting Wed, 7:30 - 8:30pm. Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre, entrance at back. RECYCLING FUND RAISER - Hay River Minor Hockey Association. HRMHA’s main fund raiser is its bottle drives every October and April. If we missed you, or if you have recycling to donate in between these months, please contact Stacey Barnes at 874-2515 for pick up. Thank you for supporting HRMHA. IF YOU have a fine or community services to work off – the Community Alternative Measures, Fine Option and Community Service Order Programs are now serviced from the office of the Hay River Community Justice Committee. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 2-5pm. Located at Room 102 in the Greenway Building. For more info, phone 874-3993. COMMUNITY COUNSELLING Services Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; closed noon hours. We offer confidential referral, counselling, therapeutic and education services. Please call 874-2446. GUIDES, PATHFINDERS (Girl Guides of Canada) Thursdays 6:30 - 8 p.m. P.A. School. For more information, call 874-2350. HAY RIVER PLAYSCHOOL Early childhood programs for 3 & 4 year olds. To register, contact Norma Shaw at 874-2508, Mon to Fri, 8:30am 4:30pm INTERESTED IN Karate? Classes for all ages at PA School. Call Santiago or Cindy today at: 3754 or Alex: 6667, after 6pm. SPARKS (GIRL Guides of Canada) Thursdays 6 - 7p.m. Pentecostal church. For more information, call 874-2350. HAY RIVER Youth Centre Hours are: Tue. to Thur., 6:30-9:30pm; Fri. 6:3011pm; Sat. 3:30-11pm. Phone: 8743953 ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings in Hay River: Keep it Simple THURSDAY 7:30pm at Anglican Church basement 874-4787. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings in Hay River, Daily Reflections, FRIDAY 8pm, Anglican Church, downstairs, #69 Woodland Dr. (open meeting). GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS FRIDAYS. For information, please call 8758613. KICK BUTT! Quit smoking weekly support group meeting - every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. upstairs in the clinic. All nicotine dependant people (whether in the Kick Butt! program or not) and any interested friends, family or other support people are welcome to come to our meetings. Facilitator: Susie Taylor VICTIM SERVICES. For immediate assistance call 876-2020 for free and confidential direct services. TFN Realty For Rent or Sale &WRNGZDGFTQQOUQPGCEJUKFG GCEJWPKVVQVCNN[UGNHEQPVCKPGFDQKNGT U[UVGOUQPVQYPYCVGTOWEJOQTG .KXGKPUKFGNGVVJGQVJGTUKFGRC[ [QWTOQTVICIG1TƂPFCHTKGPFGCEJ DW[UKFG)TGCVXCNWGDGCVURC[KPI TGPV HOUSE FOR Sale. 25 Wright Cresccent. Four bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1,300 sq. ft., detached 26x28 garage with heated floor. Asking $315,000. If you're interested in having a look, you can call or text: (867) 8757594. 07/31 Mackenzie Place Highrise Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms • furnished or unfurnished • weekly or monthly • incentives available • new tenants only Ph: 867-874-2114 Email: [email protected] CABIN FOR Sale – a cabin west of Enterprise. For more information, please call (867) 875-7395. 07/17 THREE BEDROOM Duplex for rent. $1,500/mth plus utilities. No smoking, no pets please. Please contact Jason or Sarah Froese at 874-6628 for more information. 07/10 Vacation Rentals CANMORE 3 bedroom condo for vacation rental. Available for short term holiday rental (min. 4 days) in Canmore, Alberta. Ideal for skiing or hiking. Comes fully furnished with all conveniences. Call Chris at 403208-5341 TFN VACATION RENTALS available in Palm Springs, California area and Big White Ski area near Kelowna. Palm Springs house, 2 bdrm, master w/ ensuite, second w/bunk bed, sleeps two. Fully equipped kitchen, patio w/ BBQ, located in gated community on golf course. Big White Ski area, ski in - ski out, 3 bdrm townhouse located in Snow Pine area, two queen sized beds, four bunk beds, sleeps 8. Fully equipped kitchen, deck with BBQ and private hot tub. More info, call: 403-208-5341 or 403-875-7604 TFN Alberta Blanket Classifieds AUCTIONS UNRESERVED FARM Estate Auction. Tractors, equipment, trucks, trailers, gasoline wagon, harness, Jeep, tools, antiques. 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6, Wainwright, AB. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Details: www.scribnernet.com AUCTION: ANTIQUE tractors, project cars; Massey, Farmall; Falcon w/429; Sunset House, Alberta. Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10 a.m. Call 780-524-6844 or visit www. ironhorseauctions.ca. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MEADOW LAKE business for sale. Self-serve car wash + r/o water vending station + computer repair business. Also 1000 sq. ft. of unused indoor space to develop. Serious enquiries only. Please phone 306-236-3339; 306240-7778 or email: [email protected]. PRICED TO SELL BY OWNER 5GTKQWUKPSWKTKGUQPN[RNGCUG %QPVCEV,Q[" QT VQNGCXGOGUUCIG TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD: Your PREPAID classified ad must be received by our office before 4 pm Friday each week. You may pay for your ad using your Visa or Mastercard over the phone or come into our office in the Gensen Building. Private classified ads: $5.00 first 15 words. 15 cents per word thereafter. Boxed ads: for Memoriams, Obituaries, Birth Announcements, Thank Yous, Birthday Greetings, etc. are $25.00 plus GST for a basic 2 col. by 2” ad, $6.25/col. in. National and business classified ads: $1.40 per agate line. Reach buyers throughout the Northwest Territories and around the world $5.00 for the first 15 words TO PLACE YOUR AD: Call 874-6577, fax 874-2679, or write 8-4 Courtoreille Street, Hay River, NT X0E 1G2. Email: classifi[email protected] WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2013 ▼ 15 www.hayriverhub.com Alberta Blanket Classifieds COMING EVENTS THE WORKS Art and Design Festival thanks its sponsors, supporters, partners, volunteers and artists for bringing another year of art and design to Edmonton! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OPENINGS IN Alberta areas for Highway Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Full-time and part-time positions available. Fax resume to Carillion Canada at 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta. ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2013. Please state what position you are interested in. TWO LICENSED TECHNICIANS, Harwood Ford Sales, Brooks, Alberta. Unlimited hours, great benefit plan, new facility, rate of pay very negotiable. Contact Brian Seibel, Service Manager. Call 403-362-6900. Fax 403-3622921. Email: [email protected]. HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. 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