Yk'r Tells Story of 'Underdog' in Film
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Man says he flew to Yk during travel ban Tried to book stay with shocked houseboat bed and breakfast operator Online first at NNSL.com The new 'distance' run Volume 49 Issue 12 FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020 75 CENTS ($1.00 outside city) Comment: Yk'r tells Happy story of Earth Day 'underdog' in film Dene send message to bootleggers photo courtesy of Pat Kane Miranda Currie, led by Ellesmere – the young star of the show – Niyanin and Newo, hits Yellownife Bay for a trot while capturing footage for Tails on Ice, a project that's being funded following Currie's IndiDocs selection. Read the full story on page 4. $1.00 outside Yellowknife Publication mail Contract #40012157 "If we can track those entering our territory ... and keep our boundaries strong, we can bring more freedom and stability to our residents." 7 71605 00100 5 – Chief public health officer Dr. Kami Kandola explained new rules for out-of-territory workers, page 11. 2 YELLOWKNIFER, Friday, May 1, 2020 news YELLOWKNIFER, Friday, May 1, 2020 3 Did we get it wrong? Yellowknifer is committed to getting facts and names right. With that goes a commitment to acknow- ledge mistakes and run corrections. If you spot an error in Yellowknifer, call 873-4031 and ask to speak to an editor, or email [email protected]. We'll get a correction or clarification in as soon as we can. NEWS Briefs RCMP photo Police seized cash, cocaine and other illicit substances at a bust downtown late last month. Dump partially reopens The City of Yellowknife will be re-opening the city dump on Monday, May 4 with reduced hours and a designated public drop-off area, according to a news release issued on Thursday. A Spring Amnesty Event allowing residents to dump waste for free will be held from Tues- day, May 19 to Friday May 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The city states that recyclables, compost/ organics, household garbage, pet waste, large items and other waste can be dropped off dur- ing these times. "Salvaging will not be permitted at this time photo courtesy of DeBeers Group or during the Spring Amnesty event," the news release states. MINER DONATES TO WOMEN'S CENTRES Large item pick-up, curbside giveaway and As lockdown and social distancing measures introduced around the world exacerbate the risk of gender-based vio- the annual Compost Sale have been cancelled. lence, there has been a global increase in cases reported, a phenomenon called the Shadow Pandemic by the United – Simon Whitehouse Nations. In response, the DeBeers Group announced a $200,000 donation to women's support organizations and shelters in the four countries it operates in. The money is to be split evenly between Canada, Botswana, Namibia and GNWT still open for business South Africa. DeBeers operates Gaucho Kue diamond mine near Yellowknife as well as a mine in Northern Ontario. The Government of the Northwest Ter- Earlier this month, a donation of food was dropped off at the Yellowknife Women's Centre. "DeBeers Group has a long- ritories' Procurement Shared Services (PSS) is continuing to post public procurements and standing commitment to support women and girls in the communities where we operate, and right now many need receive submissions online through the GNWT this support more than ever," DeBeers Group CEO Bruce Cleaver said. Contract Event Opportunities web page, which includes capital infrastructure projects, Infra- structure Minister Katrina Nokleby said in a news release Thursday. "We know businesses – big and small – are concerned about how they are being impacted" Appliance servicing by Covid-19, she said. "During this challenging time, a public procurement process that supports NWT busi- nesses, local and resident labour remains a priority for our government." She said the Department of Infrastructure is well equipped with experts who can answer during a pandemic procurement and contract related questions. Email [email protected] or call (867) 767-9044 Ext 32118. – Craig Gilbert Repair companies 'absolutely' allowed to keep doing business by Brendan Burke Kami Kandola recommends that occupants been asking customers detailed questions Death in Yellowknife Northern News Services limit their time in the home while repairs about their travel history and health before Social gatherings are banned, funerals are being done to reduce health risks, said he goes ahead with a job. under investigation are forbidden and home visitors are out of Westwick. Chatron, who runs the small business by The death of a 35-year-old man in Yellow- the question. Once maintenance is complete and the himself, prefers clients leave their homes knife is being treated as "suspicious," say At a time when strict physical distancing worker has left the residence, Kandola urges when appliance servicing is being carried police. orders are being enforced, what happens Northerners to disinfect their homes, stress- out. Yellowknife RCMP was called to a down- when furnaces burn out and fridges need ing the need to wipe down "high-touch" Like other servicing companies, Chatron town apartment in the area of 53 Street and 50 fixing? surfaces. said he's facing a steep drop in business amid Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday. It's a question some uncertain residents City businesses are taking similar precau- Covid-19. Paramedics were already at the apartment are surely asking amid unprecedented health tions. "It's dead right now. I'm barely getting unit attempting to revive the man. safety measures. "We're just being diligent; making sure any calls," said Chatron, who's responding to He died before police arrived, according During Covid-19, at-home appliance ser- we do some checking before they go in to see about one resident a week compared to the to a news release issued by police, which said vicing can proceed in the NWT, says the who is in the home, if anyone is affected; if usual 10 to 15 calls. there is evidence supporting his death being territorial government. there's self-isolation and all that," said Patrick He thinks penny-pinching during uncer- suspicious. "Appliance repair companies are abso- McGlone, store manager at Arctic Appliance tain economic times, coupled with fears The RCMP's canine and forensic identifica- lutely allowed to continue doing business Service and Sales. about the potential spread of the virus, is tion units were called in. – just like any business can which is not While McGlone said the company hasn't causing the sharp downturn in business. The NWT RCMP Major Crimes Unit is specifically named in the (orders), and can received any specific directives from Kan- Chatron said he doesn't qualify for most leading the ongoing investigation alongside the comply with our guidelines on disinfection dola, employees are taking extra precautions government-provided relief. territory's chief coroner. and social distancing," spokesperson Mike when entering homes to service appliances, "I'm just riding it out," he said. – Brendan Burke Westwick said. such as wearing face masks and gloves. Following this week's extension of the ter- If residents are in need of appliance Lloyd Chatron, owner and operator of ritory's health emergency declaration, current servicing, NWT chief public health officer Northern Lights Appliance Service, said he's orders will last until at least May 12. 4 YELLOWKNIFER, Friday, May 1, 2020 news Yellowknife filmmaker funded to bring underdog story to big screen Miranda Currie taking part in National Screen Institute program by Brendan Burke Northern News Services Harsh winters, competitive canines and a young sled dog named Ellesmere who finds her place in the pack. It's an underdog story – steeped in themes of resilience and harmony between Indigen- ous mushers and their dogs – that Miranda Currie has long wanted to tell. Now, with industry insight and the financial backing to boot, she's doing just that. Currie, a Yellowknife writ- er and musician, is one of four budding filmmakers recently awarded $16,000, plus an additional $10,000 of in-kind services, after being selected by a jury following a two- week boot camp in Winnipeg as part of the National Screen Institute's IndigiDocs training program. photos courtesy of Pat Kane "I'm super excited," Currie Miranda Currie, led by Ellesmere – the young star of the show – Niyanin and Newo, hits Yellowknife Bay for a trot while capturing said. "I've got stuff supporting footage for Tails on Ice, a project that's being funded following Currie's IndiDocs selection. this now and I don't have to work so hard to find different supports in order to do the other fledgling filmmakers in From storytelling theory and room or by herself out on the "It's a story that's maybe not perceived to be able to pull film," she said. Manitoba's capital in Febru- technical training to entertain- land – Currie quickly learned as commonly told. We don't more weight. The three strong Currie, an artist of Cree ary. They attended an immer- ment law and insurance, it was how important collaboration is see a lot of stories from a female dogs featured in Tails heritage known for her music sive mentorship workshop and all covered. in filmmaking. Northern Indigenous perspec- on Ice challenges that notion, and her Anna Up North chil- learned the tools of the trade Usually someone who cre- "It's not that I'm not a team tive," she said. said Currie. dren's book series, joined seven from industry professionals. ates in solitude – alone in her player, it's just that you have Since her foray into film- Covid-19 has disrupted to involve so many people and making, that's been Currie's production plans for the film that was a change and a shift goal: to bring family and projects that advanced follow- for me," she said.