Hay River North and South Vote to Replace Mlas

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Paul Bickford/NNSL photo Jared Monkman/NNSL photo Wally Schumann, left, is congratulated by incumbent Jane Groenewegen Rocky (R.J.) Simpson waves to supporters gathered at the Soaring Eagle after he won the right to represent Hay River South in the legislative assembly. Friendship Centre after winning the race for MLA in Hay River North. Hay River North and South vote to replace MLAs PAUL BICKFORD influenced his decision to run is kind of like retirement for people mentioned the forum Simpson collected 375 Thebacha. The long-time cab- [email protected] for MLA. me." to him as he was going door votes compared to 252 for inet heavyweight from Fort "It's the same issues. It's Schumann collected 372 to door. Bouchard, while third-place Smith had filled one of the Hay River will have two just a little smaller scale. So I votes to 274 for Groenewegen, After offering congratula- finisher Karen Felker col- two cabinet seats set aside for new MLAs as a wave of pol- knew I could get things done," and 142 for third-place fin- tions to Simpson, Bouchard lected 84 votes. the southern NWT. itical change in Canada con- he explained. isher Brian Willows. was left to wonder what hap- Now that they are headed Mayor Brad Mapes wel- tinues to roll. As is tradition, Groe- In Hay River North, pened in the election. to Yellowknife as MLAs, both comed the two new MLAs. In the Nov. 23 territorial newegen made her way to 35-year-old Simpson, who "Obviously, it was a little Schumann and Simpson are "I think Wally and R.J. are election, Wally Schumann Schumann's victory celebra- last year graduated from the disappointing," he said. "We contemplating a seat in cab- going to be great for our com- defeated 20-year incumbent tion at the Caribou Centre on University of Alberta with a wanted to serve another term inet. munity," he said. "Myself as Jane Groenewegen in Hay election night. law degree, also sensed people and carry forward with the "It's something I'm going mayor I know I can work with River South in a three-way "It was a decisive win for wanted something different. projects that we've been work- to consider for sure," said both of them pretty good." race. Mr. Schumann, and I con- "A lot of people let me ing on but obviously the voters Schumann. In Deh Cho district, In Hay River North, Rocky gratulate him," she said. "This know that they were ready for have chosen." As for Simpson, he said, "I which includes the Hay River (R.J.) Simpson ousted Rob- is what democracy is all about. a change," he said. Bouchard is not sure if would love a cabinet position." Reserve and Enterprise, ert Bouchard, who had been The people have spoken and I However, he pointed out the results are partly due to The chances of Hay Michael Nadli of Fort Provi- MLA for four years, also in a accept that." that knocking on virtually the wave of change sweep- River getting a seat in cab- dence was re-elected, while three-way contest. She said she thinks people every door in Hay River North ing across Canada, instead inet improved with the defeat Lyle Fabian of the Hay River "I knew it was going to wanted a change, adding she also won votes. noting Simpson ran a good of Michael Miltenberger in Reserve finished fourth. be close," said Schumann on knew that was a possibility "The people wanted to campaign. The results could election night. "Jane always when she decided to seek re- be listened to and they were be because of a combination runs a strong campaign. She's election. happy that I was there to listen of things, said the outgoing a veteran, so you have to Groenewegen plans to to their concerns," he said. MLA. work hard to get to this point. remain active in the commun- Simpson also noted the all- "We could all be second I guess people just want a ity. candidates' forum on Nov. 10 guessing that for the next little change at the end of the day." "I'm going to be as involved impacted his campaign. while. For now, we're just kind Schumann, a 52-year-old as ever, just not as MLA now," "I think the forum did a lot of reeling from the disappoint- Hay River businessperson, she said. for me," he said. "I think that ment, I guess." had never run for MLA Groenewegen also a lot of people didn't know After 11 years on town before, although he considered reflected on her "amazing me very well and they related council and four years as it four years ago. Since then, journey" of 20 years in the to what I was saying. At the MLA, Bouchard does not he served two years as vice- legislative assembly. forum, I was just trying to be know if he is finished with president and two years as "It was a very good, long honest, answer as honestly as politics. Jared Monkman/NNSL photo president of the Hay River run," she said, admitting to I could, and people responded "It might not be the end. Incumbent Hay River North MLA Robert Bouchard Metis Government Council. mixed emotions now that it to that." It may be," he said. "I'm not checks the numbers as results become known on Those leadership roles is over. "Now, I guess, this In fact, he said many sure." election night. 2 ▼ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 www.hayriverhub.com www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 ▼ 3 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 Trial date set for councillor A trial date has been set for a town councillor charged with impaired driving after a July 10 incident. Keith Dohey, 26, is set to go on trial on July 26 in Hay River territorial court. The date was set by the court on Nov. 16. Dohey earlier pleaded not guilty. On Nov. 2, he was sworn in to another term on council. Diana Yeager/NNSL photos Sheila Cook models attire from G&L Workwear during a fashion show at Ladies' Night hosted by the Hay River Heritage Centre. Festival of Trees set for PA School An annual Christmas tradition in Hay River – the Festival of Trees at Princess Alexandra School – Women fill seats for show will take place Dec. 5. The highlight of the seasonal event is a wide variety of Christ- Ladies' Night included fashions and door prizes mas trees created by groups and organizations. DIANA YEAGER not have something Christmassy for with our events. Before, we were Shirley King was happy to be out The trees will be decorated [email protected] the ladies to come and have some used to not getting too many people with her friends. according to three categories: trad- fun?" said Cook. out to these kinds of things. But now, "It's nice to get all the ladies itional, contemporary or trend- Sometimes women need an even- The special night featured a fash- we know if we throw a party, people together," she said. setter. ing out with their friends, and the men ion show put on by will come," she said. "We're so busy all day, so it's really The Festival of Trees is sched- can stay at home. Sherry DaRosa from "We want people to nice to be treated to something like uled from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 5. Such was the logic behind the G&L Workwear, as ▼ feel comfortable here, this," added Ruth Lafferty. The event will feature live first-annual Ladies' Night, which took well as a free make- and know that the Judy West-Pratt, who also sits on entertainment, crafts, pictures with place on Nov. 20 at the fully decor- over from Melanie "We just wanted to museum is a part of the museum society's board, said the Santa Claus and more. ated and sparkly Hay River Heritage Boudreau as one of treat the ladies to this town and belongs evening was meant to boost ladies and Centre. the door prizes. something nice." to the town." encourage them to enjoy each other's New colour popular Sheila Cook, who is on the board And, each woman Cook said Ladies' company in a comfortable environ- of the Hay River Museum Society, was also given a note Sheila Cook ▼ Night was the brain- ment. at Visitor Info Centre said the heritage centre usually shuts for them to open with child of Linda Carter, "Sometimes we are able to enjoy Good reviews are coming in down in the winter. an inspirational mes- who wanted a happy ourselves more when we leave our for the new exterior colour – a sort But as of last year, the society has sage inside. atmosphere with no men at home," she laughed. of very dark green/blue – for the been trying to come up with ways "We just wanted to treat the alcohol for ladies to visit with each The Hay River Museum Society Visitor Information Centre, which to keep it open year round. Getting ladies to something nice," said Cook. other. is planning a few more events to take is currently under renovation. people to come out and enjoy the "Something happy and cosy." "It introduces the museum as advantage of all the decorating. The "I've had a few comments from venue is one aspect of that. The seats were all full, which was another place in town to go," said Seniors' and Elders' Tea is booked for residents saying that they're very "We were decorating for the Sen- a bit of a surprise to Cook. Carter. "If we can get people in the Dec. 1 at 2 p.m., and a Family Sing- excited to see the completion of the iors' Tea anyway, so we figured why "We're becoming more confident door, they will probably come back." Along is set for Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. VIC, but also they're very happy with the colour that was picked," said Coun. Kandis Jameson, during an update on the project for town council on Nov. 16. "I just wanted to say it's looking good and we're very much looking forward to see- ing the completion of it." Coun. Steve Anderson also said he has heard positive comments on the colour. In August, town council awarded the work to RC Renovations, which submitted a bid of $107,500 for the project. Council to support school with letter On Nov. 16, town council approved writing a letter of support for the Commission scolaire francophone Territories du Nord- Ouest – the French-language school board in the NWT. The board requested the letter for its effort to convince the GNWT to expand Ecole Boreale with additional classrooms and a gymnasium. In October, the board failed in a legal initiative to get expansions at Ecole Boreale and a French- language school in Yellowknife when the Supreme Court of Can- Lynn Lepine models a wool sweater from G&L Workwear during the fashion show at Ladies' Night at the Hay River Heritage ada declined to hear the case. Centre. 4 ▼ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 www.hayriverhub.com HUB HISTORICAL QUOTE 2011 CCNA "Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction." OPINION – Blaisse Pascal Time to be back in cabinet HUB HAY RIVER, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES For viewers of late-night talk shows, you prob- Established in 1973 ably all know this problem. Published Wednesdays by Sometimes an event happens after, say, The Northern News Services Limited Tonight Show has been recorded earlier that day. PHONE (867) 874-6577 We at The Hub sort of feel like that. FAX (867) 874-2679 This editorial was written – so we could make [email protected] our usual deadline – before the results of the Nov. www.hayriverhub.com 23 territorial election were known. Office Hours: You, dear reader, know who won the election Monday to Friday because it's on our front page, after we stretched 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Display ad deadline: our deadline to the breaking point to put it there. 5 p.m. Friday prior to Yet, we couldn't also leave writing an editorial Wednesday publication to Monday night. Subscription rates: In Canada $50 Believe it or not, we like to put some thought 1st Class $100 into our editorials, and a rushed opinion piece on the election results is just not our style. EDITOR But we did give it some thought last week. Paul Bickford [email protected] The only thing we didn't REPORTER know was who won in Diana Yeager EDITORIAL [email protected] Hay River South and Hay ADVERTISING River North. We'll just Kimberly Balsillie Petra Memedi consider that a technicality. [email protected] So here's what we think about the election RECEPTION results. [email protected] We feel that Hay River has not been repre- In Hay River South, Jane Groenewegen has 20 PHOTOGRAPHY Jared Monkman sented in the territorial cabinet for far too long. years in the legislative assembly and past experi- [email protected] One of the two winning candidates should now ence as a cabinet minister, Brian Willows is a seek to get elected to cabinet. former executive with the Northwest Territories During the election, only two candidates – Rob- Power Corporation, and Wally Schumann is a suc- Write a ert Bouchard and Brian Willows – expressly said cessful businessman. they intended to seek a cabinet post. Of those six, two are now MLAs, and one of letter to the However, we think that whoever is elected them should be in cabinet. editor should seek a cabinet position. Two things have to happen for cabinet rep- Letters should be short and resentation to become a reality. to the point. Your letter should Why not? If the recently-named federal cabinet be relevant to our readers. proves anything, it's that you don't need any par- First of all, the new MLAs should decide who Please write legibly, type letters will make a run at cabinet. We strongly encourage if possible. ticular experience to be a cabinet minister, or be We may edit your letter for PUBLISHER any particular age, or be any particular gender, or one of them to do so. grammar, length or legal issues. J. W. (Sig) Sigvaldason And secondly, other MLAs have to support that Letters must be signed except [email protected] be anything at all. Anyone can be a cabinet min- for exceptional circumstances. GENERAL MANAGER ister. person. Please include your full name Michael Scott Gone are the days when middle-aged business- It's up to us – the MLAs themselves, the Town and a phone number for [email protected] verification. Send your letters to: MANAGING EDITOR men or lawyers were at the head of the line for of Hay River, the Hay River Chamber of Com- Bruce Valpy Letters to the Editor [email protected] cabinet. They are still represented, of course. merce, community groups and organizations – to The Hub But they have been joined by everyone else. let it be known that our community wants and 1-4 Courtoreille St, deserves a seat on cabinet. Hay River, NT X0E 1G2 So we feel that any of the six candidates in Hay fax: (867) 874-2679 River can be in cabinet. It's not acceptable that Hay River – arguably or email: Seriously, we do. In Hay River North, Karen Felk- the second most important community in the [email protected] er is a former chief of a First Nation, Rocky (R.J.) NWT – has been devoid of a cabinet representa- Publishers of • Hay River Hub • Deh Cho Drum Simpson just completed a law degree and Robert tive for years. • Inuvik Drum • Kivalliq News Bouchard has four years' experience as an MLA. 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So far, there has been considerable interest among residents of the community in serving on 12 new subcommittees for the Town of Hay River. "I've got some good responses all over for pretty well all of them," said Mayor Brad Mapes. As of Nov. 20, the town BRAD MAPES: Mayor says had received about 45 names. new subcommittees with "There's a lot of interest," help take the pulse of the said Mapes. "A lot of people community. are wanting to see how they can play a part in it." general public or councillors. The mayor said the idea "What I've heard is some- for more subcommittees is times people don't feel in to get the pulse of the com- the past that councils have munity, and understand what always been able to hear people's concerns are. from all of the residents," The subcommittees will he said. "I think honestly it's also give an opportunity to pretty tough to hear every- NNSL file photo participate to people who thing that the residents want 1993 might not have the time to but with these little subcom- sit on council, he said. "But mittees it gives a little more Can you identify these people? To respond, e-mail [email protected], fax (867) 874-2679 or call (867) they would have time to have opportunity." 874-6577. three or four meetings a year Volunteers on the subcom- on a little subcommittee, and mittees will serve three years play a part in our community. to coincide with the terms of And it's all part of how we the mayor and council. move our town forward." Mapes said council will RESPONSE FROM The town is looking approve some members of LAST WEEK: for four residents for each subcommittees on Nov. 30, of seven subcommittees – and he expects certain sub- There were no responses economic development and committees to begin operat- for last week's photo. fundraising, tourism, fran- ing soon afterward. chise utility, public works, However, he said there recreation, fire department/ may be an extension of the emergency measures organ- deadline for another couple ization and land develop- of weeks for some of the ment. subcommittees which he pre- Six residents are being dicted will start in the New sought for each of five sub- Year. committees – park and green Mapes outlined his idea zones, community wellness for the subcommittees at a and accessibility, Vale Island, town council meeting on New Town and the Corridor. Nov. 2. Each committee will meet "It brings more transpar- six times a year, or as needed, ency to the people and it also and will also include some gives residents the opportun- council members and repre- ity to be able to have more sentatives of town adminis- input," he said at that time. tration. Council unanimously sup- The deadline for residents ported the concept. to submit their names to "I think this is a fantas- serve on a subcommittee is tic idea," said Coun. Steve Nov. 27. Anderson. "I think it's great Mapes proposed the sub- for the community and it's committees during his recent going to create that much run for mayor, including rep- more transparency for the resentation for three areas council, for the community, of town – Vale Island, New and it's going to get people Town and the Corridor. more involved." "What we'll do is we'll The new subcommit- have two public meetings tees will join existing ones every year with the area," – personnel, financial, town he said. "Basically from branding, policy, and GNWT those public meetings we'll and federal communications. get some ideas (from) the Those existing subcommit- residents and then the sub- tees are made up of council committee would meet and members and town adminis- address the concerns, and do tration, along with Hay River some recommendations as Chamber of Commerce rep- needed." resentatives on town brand- Mapes said the subcom- ing, and local MLAs for the mittees could also be used to GNWT and federal com- address questions from the munications subcommittee. 6 ▼ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 www.hayriverhub.com www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 ▼ 7 HUB PIECES COME TOGETHER SPORTS Mosaic workshop was a dream come true for program organizer, page 13 Snowshoeing under full moon Town and public library teaming up for outdoor event PAUL BICKFORD Loutit said it will also be a tise it as such because I didn't [email protected] good social activity. want to make it like Literacy She said people are Night because that just might Those who wish to take encouraged to bring their scare people away. So I fig- part will get a chance for a own snowshoes if they have ured that I'd slip the literacy real Northern experience on them. in there." Nov. 25 – a snowshoe under If not, the town can supply Plus, he said literacy has a full moon. snowshoes from its room full a very broad definition these The Town of Hay River of various sporting equip- days and knowledge of the and NWT Centennial ment at the Don Stewart land is considered a form of Library have joined forces Recreation Centre. literacy. for the Full Moon Snowshoe "We do have a limited Neither Edwards nor along the Oxbow Trail on amount available," said Loutit know how many Vale Island. Loutit, estimating there to people to expect for Full Craig Edwards, a program be 10 or more pairs of plastic Moon Snowshoe. librarian, said he had talked snowshoes. "I would be happy if one Paul Bickford/NNSL photo with the town's previous Edwards showed up," recreation programmer about said the said Loutit. Dale Loutit, left, the recreation programmer with the Town of Hay River, and ▼ Craig Edwards of NWT Centennial Library display some of the snowshoes that what the two organizations town and the Anyone could do together. people can borrow for the Full Moon Snowshoe on Nov. 25. library are "I feel it's really of any age "And I thought it would be doing the can show cool to do a full moon event," joint pro- important to get up at NWT he said. gramming for people up moving Centennial Edwards explained it is a a number of Library by 7 chance for people to explore reasons. and exploring what p.m. on Nov. the community's trails. "Just we have in the 25 and can "I feel sometimes in because we get trans- town that we know the trails have two town." portation in exist, we know that there are program- Craig Edwards ▼ the town's recreation areas but some- mers who are 15-passenger times they're not explored," working doing similar things van to the Oxbow Trail. he said. "So I feel it's really trying to develop program- The event will also offer important to get people up ming for the community," hot chocolate and s'mores. moving and exploring what he said, adding that includes Edwards said it will be a we have in the town." promoting more recreation, chance to enjoy the winter. The town's new recreation culture, arts and crafts. "A lot of people take it as programmer, Dale Loutit, "We decided that we an excuse to shut themselves also thinks it's a good idea, would kind of get everything in but there's a lot going on," saying it's a chance for people together and mix our skills," he said of when the weather to do an outdoor activity he said. turns cold. "As long as you're together. The Full Moon Snowshoe prepared for the weather, the Loutit said some people is an obvious physical activ- world is your oyster." might also be hesitant to ity but will also have a lit- Plus, Edwards said it will Jared Monkman/NNSL photos snowshoe the trails alone. eracy component. be a chance to try snowshoe- PREPARING TO SHOOT "Because a lot of time "We're going to read some ing in a positive environment. Quinn Groenheyde of Hay River prepares to shoot on net as Marc Parker of you're afraid if there's going stories around the campfire "We're supportive," he to be animals on the trail," and things like that," said said. "We want everyone to Yellowknife gets ready to block the shot during a rec hockey tournament this she said, including anything Edwards, adding with a make sure they have as much past weekend. from dogs to bears. laugh. "I really didn't adver- fun as possible."

CARRYING THE PUCK Cory Strang of Hay River breaks out of the zone in a game against Yellowknife during this past weekend's rec hockey tournament. 8 ▼ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 www.hayriverhub.com Winter Market returns

Diana Yeager/NNSL photos Tamarah Pellissey and her daughter Lexus Pellissey sell their natural products to customer Dorothy Franziska Ulbricht prepares fish cakes at the Lirette at the Winter Market on Nov. 22. Real Food Cafe at the Winter Market on Nov. 22 Weekly event finds new home at Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre DIANA YEAGER ity, organizers Brenda Shan- the Assisted Living Facility. venue, there will be more to hold a stage. Also this year, for the stores that are open." [email protected] non and Linda Duford have This year, the market will tables, and therefore more Duford's fiddling club will be Brenda Shannon also sits been on the lookout for a lar- be the largest yet, and located money coming in to support held during the market. on the board for the Winter The Winter Market is ger space to host the weekly at the Soaring Eagle Friend- the event and contribute to "But the main attraction is Market. She said it will stay back, and bigger and better event. ship Centre. the venue. Franziska's Real Food Cafe," mostly the same this year but this year. In past years, it has worked "Assisted "With our said Duford. just a bit bigger. Running for four years its way up from a room in the Living was big space, we Franziska Ulbricht makes "If there's something the now, the Winter Market is Hay River Metis Government lovely, a t can just let up a new menu each Sun- community wants to see here, the place to be on a Sunday. Council's building, to the bright space people come day and uses local, fresh and we are open to suggestions With its increasing popular- foyer at Ecole Boreale, then to with lovely "I'm hoping this in and set up, organic foods to create well- but it seems to be going really people but we becomes something and maybe balanced lunches. well," she said. were packed we'll have "So people who are look- Shannon said the group in like sar- Hay River is known two or three ing for brunch on a Sunday took the market across the dines," said for, like the wharf." of the same will have some other options, river to the Chief Lamalice Duford. "We kind of thing, too," said Duford. Complex a few times last year were turning Linda Duford t but that's OK The Winter Market is an and they expect to do the away vendors because we offshoot of the Hay River same this year. because we can fit them Commons, a group that in the The Winter Market began just couldn't all," said past has promoted community on Nov. 22, and will run every fit them all. So we tried to Duford. kitchens. Sunday until Christmas. Then find a space this year that She expects to have vend- Duford said the idea for the the vendors will take a break could fit all the things we ors selling homemade wares, market was inspired by the to restock, and will resume at wanted to do." such as crafts, canned and successful Fisherman's Wharf the end of January. The Winter Market does baked goods, as well as vend- outdoor market in the sum- Sunday's market runs from not make a profit, since the ors displaying home-business mer. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anybody table rental fee goes to which- products. The market boasts "The wharf is phenomen- interested in renting a table ever venue is generous enough live entertainment, and this ally popular, so it would be can just show up an hour early to play host. With a bigger year the venue is big enough nice to carry it on through to set up. the winter," Duford said. "We "I'm hoping this becomes came up with Sunday, because something Hay River is there's so much to do on Sat- known for, like the wharf," urdays anyway and we do not said Duford. "That's our goal. want to be seen as competition That's what we aspire to be." www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 ▼ 9 Santa Claus comes to town

On the Northland Utilities Ltd. float were, left to right, Theron Mabbitt, Shaely Mabbitt wearing a festive costume, Nancy Stanley and Hailey Wong- Delorey. PARADE Feature

by Jared Monkman

Northern News Services the parade was the appearance The Christmas season in of the guest of honour – Santa Hay River kicked off on Nov. Claus. 20 with a Santa Claus parade. The parade also kicked off Each year, the Town of Midnight Madness on Nov. Hay River presents the parade 20, a shopping tradition when On the float from the Hay River Metis Government Council were, back row, left to right, Chase Beck, to mark the beginning of the retail stores stay open late holidays. and have discounted prices or Anthony Beck, Brenna Beck, Trevor Beck and Janine Hoff, and, front row, left to right, Montana Mandeville, As usual, the highlight of promotions. Thalis Peterson, Kale Beck, Allana Klause, Trey Beck and Brooklyn Klause.

Santa Claus moved along in the parade courtesy of the Hay River Fire Aurora Ford had a decorated vehicle in Friday night's Santa Claus parade. Department.

Ashley Felker, left, and Karen Felker participated Sydney Rowe, left, Cameron Sapp and young Fletcher and Finnley Wilgosh ride atop the float in the parade. Caeleb Sapp take in the parade. from the Home Building Centre. 10 ▼ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 www.hayriverhub.com Fort Smith delegates walk out Northwest Territory Metis Nation annual assembly ends in controversy

PAUL BICKFORD [email protected]

The annual general assembly of the Northwest Territory Metis Nation ended in dra- matic fashion on Nov. 21 in Hay River. Ken Hudson, president of the Fort Smith Metis Council, said the delegation from that community walked out of the assembly with about an hour to go. Hudson said they were GARRY BAILEY: North- KEN HUDSON: Assem- upset by approval of a resolu- west Territory Metis Nation bly resolution designed tion put forth by a delegate has been through tougher to lower the number of from Fort Resolution calling things than a dispute over people represented by Fort for any beneficiaries to the a resolution. Smith Metis Council. coming land and resources agreement with the federal back to 1921 or earlier. vote, because when we count- and territorial governments to "All it was for them is stat- ed (it was) 19 for and 19 be from north of 60. ing a fact and making sure against," he said. The Fort Smith Metis there's no confusion," he said Bailey said he personally leader said the resolution was of the delegates who voted in did the count twice. really targeted at members favour of the resolution, add- "I know it was 19-18," he of his council from or with ing it's not about any specific said. ties to Fort Fitzgerald, Alta., individuals. "It's about what As for the missing vote about 22 km south of Fort the federal government offer mentioned by Hudson, Bailey Paul Bickford/NNSL photo Smith. is. The offer is to deal with said one delegate from Fort Delegates at the annual general assembly of the Northwest Territory Metis "Because they're trying to only north of 60." Smith was not in the room at Nation listen to a discussion on Nov. 20 at the community hall. lessen the amount of people There was also contro- the time of the voting. we represent in Fort Smith, versy about the standing The issues in the Metis "We need to get to our self- date on what the Northwest which is around 1,400, com- count of votes that saw the Future unknown Nation appear to go deeper government. We need to know Territory Metis Nation has pared to around 400 in Res resolution passed. What the walkout will than a vote on a resolution. what everybody is going to be been up to in the previous and 400 in Hay River," he Hudson objected to the mean for the Northwest Ter- Hudson said the organ- doing, whether we're going to year, and what it is planning said. count – 19 votes in favour of ritory Metis Nation is unclear. ization needs to move toward be working separately from to do. Garry Bailey, president of the resolution, 18 against and Hudson said the Fort representation by population. our communities." The numerous issues dis- the Northwest Territory Metis four abstentions – noting that Smith Metis Council will "We need a new govern- Bailey added the mem- cussed included enumeration Nation, said he was both sur- adds up to 41. hold an emergency meeting ment, because we're into self- bership of the Metis Nation of membership, declining prised and disappointed by Since the three commun- this week to discuss the issue. government now and you shouldn't worry. caribou populations, cabin the walkout. ities of Fort Smith, Hay River For his part, Bailey is can't form a new government "We're definitely going to taxation, devolution, over- "Shocked, I guess," he and Fort Resolution each have playing down any potential or a new structure with an be still a nation, we are still lapping claims with other said. "We've been through 13 voting delegates – nine impact on the organization. undemocratic board or group a nation," he said. "We still aboriginal groups, and the tougher things than that." regular members, two youth "I know they walked out, of people at the assembly," have business to attend to and agreement-in-principle Bailey explained the feder- and two elders – and there are but we've been at this for a he said. our self-government will tell signed July 31 with the fed- al government's negotiations three executive members, that long time," he said. "Nothing Bailey said it is tough to the tale later on." eral and territorial govern- with the Northwest Territory means a total of 42 votes. is over. It's just something say whether political rep- Prior to the walkout, the ments. Metis Nation only involves In other words, Hudson we've got to get over, and resentation in the Metis Nov. 17 to 21 annual assembly The negotiations leading people who are indigenous claimed the vote count was talk it through and work it Nation will have to become had moved along as normal. up to the agreement-in-prin- to the NWT north of 60 with short by one. out. We're not done. We're far population-based. The assembly is designed ciple had been ongoing since family ties to the area dating "They didn't record the from that." "Time will tell," he said. to keep the membership up to the mid-1990s. www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 ▼ 11 Sub on the Hub almost back to normal Takeout in recreation centre out of business for seven months during town workers' strike PAUL BICKFORD Recreation Centre. "But the town manager "So we don't know what it "Finally, we wait seven Mayor Brad Mapes was [email protected] However, that prime loca- kept saying to us this won't looks like in fact on our busi- months to reopen it," he said. happy to see the return of Sub tion was not so good when the last long," he recalled. "Prob- ness," he said. "So after two Sub on the Hub reopened on the Hub. One business was particu- rec centre was closed during ably a couple of weeks." or three weeks, we go back on Sept. 8. "It was great to see them larly hard hit by the strike the strike. Huang, the cook and man- to the town office. They said, However, it was not simply back," he said. of unionized municipal work- Dragon Huang, who has ager at Sub on the Hub, said 'Oh, probably it will last about a matter of reopening. Mapes said it is also great ers this year, and it is still owned and operated Sub on he and his wife, who is the six weeks.'" "When we come back, it to see people in the rec cen- recovering. the Hub for the past two years cashier, didn't know what to Huang said he and his wife was very hard for us, because tre once again, pointing to a That was Sub on the Hub, with his wife, Michelle, said think at first because they did some paperwork at home lots of our food had expired," recent busy weekend when a takeout that has a prime they were very worried when had never been caught up in a as they waited, and waited said Huang, adding that it there was a swim meet and a location in the Don Stewart the strike began in February. strike before. and waited. had to be thrown out, along hockey tournament. with some beverages that had Huang said he is happy to become outdated. be back in business In all, And he said the they lost business is "very ▼ about close" to where $5,500 in "When we come it was before the stock. strike. How- back, it was very The first two ever, hard for us, because months after Huang reopening were said the lots of our food not good enough, Town had expired." he said. "But it's of Hay Dragon Huang ▼ really picked up River now." assisted When the take- in the out reopened, the situation. winter was very close, and "Because of what we lost that's the best season of the on the stock, the town gave year for the business. us back what we lost," he It took some advertising said. "They gave us a $5,000 and about four weeks before cheque." business started to pick up. Under an arrangement Michelle Huang said cus- with the town, the Sub on tomers were "very excited and the Hub leases the concession happy" to see the return of space at the rec centre but did Sub on the Hub. not have to pay rent during The Huangs, who are both the strike. originally from China, have Michelle Huang said, at been in the restaurant busi- first, the strike offered a break ness in Hay River for 19 years, from working. and had never before been off "Taking a rest is OK, work for seven months. but after it was very long," During that time, they kept she said, adding that things busy by fixing up their house, became worrying the longer and the family went on a holi- the strike lasted. day in the summer. Dragon Huang said he was Dragon Huang said the Paul Bickford/NNSL photo always confident that Sub on family was surviving on sav- Dragon and Michelle Huang own and operate Sub on the Hub, which occupies the concession at the Don the Hub would reopen after ings, saying, "That's when it Stewart Recreation Centre. the strike was over. was a little hard on us." Fox and wolf alert issued

40 years ago During a town council 10 years ago 3 and 6 language arts and Commercial fishermen meeting, recreation manager A higher percentage of math scores. operating on Ron Cook and Mayor Ron South Slave students had met Curtis Brown, super- Great Slave Lake Courtoreille said or exceeded the standard of intendent of the South Slave were able to take some damages the 2005 Alberta Achieve- Divisional Education Council, advantage of the were a result of ment Tests than in previous said the region's district edu- territorial govern- that summer's years. cation authorities were on the ment's fisherman's renovation. That year's results showed right track in providing qual- fund program for "We've had a a significant increase in Grade ity education for students. another two years. number of minor The Depart- problems. When- ment of Economic ever you do work Development of this type there had extended the LOOKING are bound to be program which Back bugs that have to guaranteed loans be ironed out," for fishing vessels with Candace said Courtoreille. or equipment. A. McQuatt A total of 77 20 years ago loans valued at $233,000 had Foxes and wolves were been provided since the pro- being blamed for dog and cat gram started in 1969. deaths and disappearances. Ron Blackburn, supervisor Renewable Resources was of the department's financial warning residents to take assistance section, said the extra precautions with their program would be reviewed pets because of the incidents. again in 1977. "This is something that happens every year," said 30 years ago regional superintendent Don Several minor problems Boxer. occurred with the renovations A dog team owner had told to the B.G. Sivertz Sports renewable resource officers Centre and town council was that wolves killed and ate worried it was going to be three of his animals near the stuck with the repair bill. community dump. 12 ▼ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 www.hayriverhub.com Guest instructor at fitness dance class New type of exercise introduced as playful component

DIANA YEAGER [email protected]

The regular Hay River Fit- ness crew was in for a silly surprise on Nov. 18 when Dance Play instructor Amanda Grob- becker from Yellowknife came to introduce people to a new type of exercise. Grobbecker leads children and adults in a playful rou- tine that incorporates dancing and free movement. She trav- els around the NWT teaching others to become certified to lead classes. "The intent is dance with a playful component," she explained. "The idea is to get people moving without realiz- ing they are exercising." Grobbecker taught a 45-minute class for young people, followed by an adult

class during the usual aerobics Diana Yeager/NNSL photo time slot. Amanda Grobbecker, right, of Yellowknife leads an adult class in her Dance "I see it really making a dif- ference for the kids," she said. Play workout. "They really get into it and play along." "At first I didn't think it The Hay River Health and planning. Hay River Fitness Grobbecker had people would be that much of a work- Social Services Authority had meets on Mondays and Wed- moving around the room, giv- out," said Clarissa Neyando, dieticians at the event, pro- nesdays in the gymnasium of ing high-fives, pulling dance who was at the adult session. moting healthy eating habits Harry Camsell School for their moves and shaking out their "But by the end I had broken and providing information on regular aerobics and kickbox- wiggles. a sweat." portion control and nutritional ing routines. Three candidates in running to become Enterprise mayor

Northern News Services Five run for mayor South Slave school The $25,000 first prize Enterprise in Fort Resolution board wins award went to the Instructional Three people are running Deninu Ku'e/Fort Resolution South Slave Leadership Team of the Cen- tral Okanagan School District to become mayor of the Five people, The South Hamlet of Enterprise. in Kelowna, B.C. including incumbent Slave Divisional The second The three – incum- Garry Bailey, are Education Council bent John Leskiw II, prize of $10,000 seeking to be elected (SSDEC) is one of was awarded to Craig McMaster and mayor in the hamlet the winners of this Amy Mercredi – submit- the district-wide elections in Fort Reso- year's Canadian blended learn- ted their names before John lution on Dec. 14. Innovators in Edu- nominations closed on ing system of the Leskiw II The challengers cation Awards. Sun West School Nov. 16. are Louis Balsil- The SSDEC The election is set for Division in Ros- lie, Sharon Lafferty, won the third- etown, Sask. A Dec. 14. Angel McKay and place $5,000 prize AROUND THE Three seats on the feature-length Patrick Simon. for its Leadership SOUTH SLAVE article on the three six-member council will Bailey is the presi- for Literacy (L4L) also be filled. award winners dent of the North- initiative. Paul Bickford is the will appear in the There are seven editor of The Hub. Send west Territory Metis In 2006, stan- December issue of candidates for coun- Craig Nation, while Balsil- dardized testing your ideas to editor@ cil – incumbents Chaal McMaster ssimicro.com. Reader's Digest. lie is chief of Deninu revealed that fewer The Can- Cadieux and John Les- Ku'e First Nation. than 50 per cent kiw III, along with adian Innovators Eight people are of students were in Education Awards rec- Dinah Carnogursky, running for three meeting Alberta standards. John Leskiw II, Amy ognize teachers, principals available seats on The SSDEC board issued a and administrators who Mercredi, Gordon Riehl council, including challenge to the superintend- and Lisa Tsetso. develop new teaching and incumbents Dawna ent and teachers – improve learning programs. Under election rules, Amy Beaulieu, Angela results and exceed the Can- a candidate can run for Mercredi McKay and Patrick adian average in literacy. both council and mayor Simon. The others In less than five years, stu- Meeting on forming but can give up the are Sharon Lafferty, dent achievement rates rose Smith potters' guild council seat if elected mayor. Dave Pierrot, Robert Sayine to 79 per cent in reading at or Thebacha/Fort Smith Craig McMaster, who Sr., Wilfred Simon and Tom above the Canadian average. A meeting is being planned currently occupies the other Unka. Based on those results, in Fort Smith to discuss the available seat on council, is As in Enterprise, a candi- the same commitment was idea of forming a potters' only running for the mayor's date can run for both council transferred to indigenous lan- guild in the community. The chair. and mayor. guages and cultural program- meeting is set for the Mary The terms for mayor and The terms for mayor and ming. Linguistic fluency has Kaeser Library on Nov. 30, councillors are two years. councillors are two years. risen by 18 per cent. beginning at 7 p.m. www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 ▼ 13 Mosaic dream comes true Four-week workshop held years after program organizer expressed desire DIANA YEAGER ginally from France and has you! She's finally here!'" mosaics but she said that can break the pieces up into small- lost pieces," said Olmstead. [email protected] lived in various places across The workshop has been be a good thing. er shapes with tile cutters. Romane Wolny was trying in Canada, came to Hay running for four weeks, meet- "That's the nice thing about The pieces are then arranged mosaic for the first time, as The pieces finally came River to do some unrelated ing on Wednesdays. not going to school – you just to fit into the well. together for a mosaic work- work with the Northern Farm Thomas started to create do it without having any rules pattern, and "It's relax- shop in Hay River. Training Institute. mosaics when she was five first," she said. glued down. ▼ ing but full Klaudia Mika, who organ- And luckily for Mika, years old. After putting it on The first step is to find tiles Once the art- "It's like putting a of tension," izes programming at the Thomas was also willing the backburner for most of her and glass to use for the pat- ist is happy she said. "You Association franco-culturelle to lead the workshop Mika life, she picked it up again in tern. Some people had broken with the puzzle together but have to find de Hay River, had been trying has been dreaming about for her 50s. or cracked dishes waiting for design, grout all you've got is lost the perfect to find a way to get a mosaic years. "Five years ago, I thought, such a project, and others used is applied to piece to fit in a artist to the community to "I have been waiting three 'I'll make a frog,'" she recalled. tiles and teapots donated by hold it all pieces." spot but there teach a workshop. years to get a (mosaic) teacher "And now I have done many Wesclean and the She Takes together. The Heather Olmstead ▼ is no right Finally, by chance, her here," said Mika. pieces." the Cake cafe. process takes answer." wish was fulfilled. "So when I heard she could Thomas has not received Then the artists smash the four weeks Marla Agnes Thomas, who is ori- do mosaic, I was like, 'Thank formal education in the art of pieces with a hammer, and for some or Mateus was just one evening for those with happy to have a project to smaller projects. work on in the winter. Heather Olmstead man- "Being dark out, it can be aged to produce three projects a hard time in the winter. in three weeks. But this is like working with "Heather wins the award light," she said. "Projects like for most efficient artist," joked this are very enriching." Kim Rapati, whose project is The mosaics will be fin- coming together nicely after ished this week. four weeks. "Anybody can do this," said "It's like putting a puzzle Thomas. "That's the beauty of together but all you've got is it. It's so simple."

Diana Yeager/NNSL photos Kim Rapati, left, places pieces into her mosaic, while Romane Wolny, centre, gets some advice from instructor Agnes Thomas.

Agnes Thomas, left, helps Klaudia Mika with her project at a mosaic-making workshop. 14 ▼ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015 www.hayriverhub.com

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