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Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, part of the “We’ve all been preparing for this, trying Mackenzie Gas Project,” the NEB said in a to make sure as soon as we had a favour- March 10 press release. able decision we’d move forward in those Northwest Territories Minister of Indus- discussions,” he said. “Th e project will be try, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod trying to reengage with the government said the approval moved the $16.2 billion just as soon as possible.” project one step closer to reality. Rolheiser said a tremendous amount of “I think this is another great day for the work remains before the proponents make Northwest Territories,” McLeod said in a fi nal decision on whether to proceed the legislative assembly on March 10. “Th e with the pipeline, including fi nalizing a GRAEME BRUCE PHOTO fi scal framework with the federal govern- » HAY RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTOR Sandra Lester holds up a copy of one of the 3,000 commemora- next big step is to get the two parties, the federal government and the pipeline pro- ment, securing the nearly 6,000 permits tive coins the group had produced, which feature an image of "Buff alo Joe" McBryan and a DC-3 on one side, and ponents, together to negotiate and fi nalize required for the project, restaffi ng the proj- the Chamber's logo on the other. The coin's offi cial launch is today. a fi scal framework.” ect team, and resuming engineering work. McLeod said the proponents, which “All of that work will take place between include Imperial Oil, the Aboriginal now and the end of 2013,” he said. Pipeline Group, Exxon Mobil Canada, According to government estimates, Chamber takes fl ight with Shell Canada Limited, and ConocoPhillips the “basin opening” project will contrib- Canada, have asked the federal govern- ute$67.5 billion to the NWT economy ment for a fi scal framework that includes and a further $86 billion to the Canadian commemorative Buffalo coin loan guarantees, and not subsidies. economy. the designed the coin and spearheaded the Initial proofs of coin Buff alo theme. “We are just so darn proud of them,” GNWT announces settlement sold out in an hour Lester said. GRAEME BRUCE Although there are no plans to make more of the coin, there are talks of another in Deh Cho Bridge lawsuit [email protected] Buff alo coin in 2013. KRISTEN CAMPBELL and in accordance with the terms of the [email protected] With the sky-high popularity of Buff alo Th e coin is good for $5 in trade among claimants’ contracts,” said Transportation Airways, the Hay River Chamber of Com- chamber members within Hay River, but Minister Michael McLeod. “Our focus Th e government of the Northwest merce has released a commemorative coin based on the initial response to buy them, now needs to be on the completion of the Territories has settled a lawsuit that was adorned with the famous customers will likely not Deh Cho Bridge project and the benefi ts launched June 2010 by the former project DC-3 plane. come across one in their this all-weather connection will provide to ▼ manager and design advisor for the Deh Along with the WWII- change. the residents of the Northwest Territories.” Cho Bridge. era plane, a picture of Joe “It's good for Th e project, which began Th e 1.045-kilometre bridge will link Andrew Gamble and Jivko Jivkov took McBryan on one side and as an idea to give away gift Yellowknife and other North Slave com- the community, the GNWT to court aft er claiming that the Chamber logo on the certifi cates, quickly led to munities to the southern areas year round, they were not paid for a total of $1.3 mil- other. good for Buff alo, the the celebration of the Ice eliminating the need for the Merv Hardy lion worth of work on the bridge near Fort Th e Chamber had 3000 Pilot’s success, was launched ferry and the winter ice roads. and good for the Providence. pressed, including 100 initial to stimulate business in Hay Th e bridge is working towards an open- Both Gamble and Jivkov worked for the proofs signed by Buff alo Joe Chamber” River. ing of November, but in an audit report Deh Cho Bridge Corp. until the GNWT himself which sold within an Sandra Lester “It’s good for the com- released earlier this month, Auditor took over from the private company. hour, at $25. munity, good for Buff alo General Sheila Fraser does not believe the According to a press release sent out by Th e bronze coin is the fi rst and good for the Chamber,” bridge will open by the projected deadline the GNWT, an agreement was reached commemorative coin the chamber has Lester said. or within the projected budget. through mediation, but the settlement released since 1984, marking the third in Th e coin, which is a little bigger than a Attempts to reach Transportation terms will remain confi dential. 40 years. toonie, is available at Chamber of Com- spokesperson Earl Blacklock were unsuc- “Th e settlements are fair and reasonable Sandra Lester, a chamber director was merce businesses in Hay River. cessful as of press time. % Winter 15 off Sale! all in-stock items s #ANADA 'OOSE s (ELLY (ANSEN 0OLAR 3UITS JACKETS BIB PANTS AND 47 Studney Drive, Hay River ONE PIECE WORK SUITS Phone: 867-874-6337 Fax: 867-874-3866 email: [email protected] www.mssltd.com s )CEBREAKER 2 ▼ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 www.hayriverhub.com A STICKY SITUATION Pellet Stove and Wood Stove Clearance! 25% off all in-stock Pellet and Wood Stoves and accessories! 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2 Aspen Rd. Hay River NT, X0E 0R6 Toll-Free 1 800 210 5538 www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 ▼ 3 MLAs raise concern Section of the new Wildlife Act with federal seen as ‘red tape’ says MLA KRISTEN CAMPBELL could cause problems for “We need those much [email protected] tourism. needed tax dollars, and “Th erefore, Mr. Speaker, by scaring away or dis- borrowing limit bill Th e proposed new by the way of example, couraging investment in Wildlife Act is still fac- if an Aurora Village tour the North does nothing PATRICK FRANCIS TESKEY say if this just happened over the fence, over ing scrutiny, as Robert bus happened to pull for our Territory and at [email protected] a glass of lemonade, or in a formal meeting. Hawkins, the member of over loaded full of those the end, perhaps Envi- Th e fact is, this consultation has not taken the Legislative Assembly much needed Japanese ronment and Natural As a bill to increase the Northwest Terri- place in a meaningful way.” for Yellowknife Centre, tousists just to take a few Resources will get what tories’ borrowing limit went before a House NWT Premier also raised issues with Bev- asked for some clarifi ca- pictures of ptarmigan, they’re asking for, which of Commons committee, members of the ington’s comments, saying he told the MP tions at the Legislative they would be in viola- is nothing from every- legislative assembly were quick to distance that the GNWT would wait for the outcome Assembly on March 10. tion of the act because body,” said Hawkins. themselves from comments made by the of a federal review of territorial borrowing Hawkins said that in they would be breaking Hawkins asked for NWT’s MP. limits before deciding what steps to take Section 87 of the new the letter of the law,” said clarifi cation from Min- Kam Lake MLA Dave next. Wildlife Act, it states that Hawkins. “Close obser- ister of Environment Ramsay said Western Arctic “I must say that I did have a “no person without a vation is not permitted and Natural Resources, MP Dennis Bevington’s meeting with Mr. Bevington licence or permit autho- without a permit, Mr. Michael Miltenberger, on claims that he had consulted on a number of issues. He rizing it, establish, off er, Speaker.” what would be defi ned as with the Government of the did highlight this work and provide and organize ac- He called the section “close observation.” Northwest Territories before I raised the fact that we are tivity for profi t in which “more red tape and Miltenberger responded proceeding with Bill C-530 doing our work and that’s the game or prescribed needless administrative saying that the 70-page “lack … any semblance in process we will be sticking wildlife is the objective policing” and said that it bill is up for it’s second reality.” Th e on-going fed- with on that,” Roland said. “I interaction, manipulation is helping to identify the reading, and that the time eral review of the territorial must say, over the years there and close observation”, NWT as a park or game for discussions will occur borrowing limits makes the ▼ hasn’t been a lot of formal which he believes is open reserve, and a place not aft erwards, during the bill “a redundant exercise,” meetings on particular issues. to interpretation, which open for business. consultation period. Ramsay continued. “Th is consultation It’s more in general an update “In his opening comments has not taken place of the work that’s going on.” to the committee, Mr. Bev- Roland said a federal report ington used the word ‘le- in a meaningful on the borrowing limit gitimate spending’ without way” review is expected sometime actually defi ning what he this spring. meant by ‘legitimate.’ Does Dave Ramsay Bevington’s bill, which our MP actually believe that ▲ passed second reading last sending a letter then select- month, would amend the ing parts of the response you NWT’s borrowing limit so like is consultation with our government?” that it would be set at 70 per cent of the GN- Ramsay said on March 10. “He states quite WT’s annual revenue. Th e limit, currently clearly that in his opinion, consultation has set at $575 million, would have increased to taken place. He said he discussed it directly $900 million this year. with our fi nance minister, who happens to Calls to Bevington seeking comment went be his next door neighbour, but he does not unreturned by Th e Hub’s press deadline. Weekly Power Weather Report Brought to you by
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CDETNO ad 110308.indd 1 08/03/2011 4:04:59 PM 4 www.hayriverhub.com HISTORICAL QUOTE HUB Wednesday, March 16, 2011 “A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be.” OPINION 2009 WINNER WWayne Gretzky Time for hockey THE day in Hay River HAYH RIVER,RIVER, NORTHWEST NORTHUBWEST TERRITORIESTERRITORIES An independent weekly newspaper It’s the date hockey fans in Hay River have published since 1973 by: had circled on their calendar for months. Hub Publications Ltd. 8-4 Courtoreille Street No, it’s not the Toronto Maple Leafs’ annual Hay River, NT X0E 1G2 missing of the playoff s. But good guess. Canada Post # 2180316 Th e third annual Polar Pond Hockey Return undeliverable Championships are set for this weekend Canada mail to above address on the ice near Printed with soy-based inks EDITORIAL Fisherman’s Wharf. on Forest Care paper Volunteers spent Mail Reg. #07426 ISSN 0714-5810 countless hours prepping the area for the infl ux of players, spectators and volunteers who will descend on the area this weekend. Snow had to be cleared, cracks in the ice had to be repaired,
and tents for registration and post-game PUBLISHER Chris Brodeur refreshments have to be raised. More work [email protected] is still ahead - volunteers will be working overtime all weekend to take registrations, collect scores, serve food and drink, and clear the ice. Many have been coming out since the tournament began in 2009. OFFICE MANAGER OFFICE Lorna Desilets To the players who are taking the ice this [email protected] weekend, in hopes of securing a spot in the Pond Hockey World Championships in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, be sure to play in the true spirit of the game. Let the games begin. EDITOR PatrickTeskey The North is worried about the Alberta oil sands [email protected] To the editor: fear that environmental toxins and carcinogens for new oil sands projects until certain guidelines are to blame. I think most people in the North - including a proper water management strategy Th e oil sands have been in operation since the are related to or know someone aff ected by - are met. mid-sixties - about 46 years of environmental cancer. It appears to me that the provincial and federal
and ecosystem interference and damage. Oil Th e oil sands have a massive eff ect on the rivers, environment ministers wear two hats - that of REPORTER Campbell Kristen production for the oil sands has become increas- air, biology and all species of life. Older people environment minister and a larger portfolio of [email protected] ingly controversial because of tell me of the healthy, robust life of the people liv- fi nance minister. several environmental and health ing off the land - fi shing, hunting and trapping - One cannot overlook the sheer extent of land- LETTERS issues such as overall greenhouse during the sixties. Th is has changed dramatically scape disruption, the coke piles, and production gas emissions (Canada’s largest), for the worse and continuing to change. of dust. Th ere is also the consideration of air and major landscape disruption from surface mining, To date the federal government has been water pollution, as well as contaminated snow
massive tailing ponds holding waste, toxic to fi sh relatively silent about Alberta’s almost hostile runoff in the spring. Th e list of concerns goes on PHOTOGRAPHER SpiridonicaAndy and major consumption of water - more than the approach towards environmentalists and those and on. Th e monitoring system is fragmentally [email protected] City of Calgary per year. concerned about the ecosystem and health of the independent, and industry is generated in some International environmental groups, such as environment. Th e federal government, having cases with no coordination or little scientifi c Greenpeace, have labeled the product from this jurisdiction over all waters and fi sheries, has involvement. source as “dirty oil.” Th ere is also the killing of turned a blind eye towards Alberta’s controversial Th e following questions were published by the ducks on tailing ponds (some ducks have been ongoing issuance of development permits in the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). I am presenting found in the NWT), and ongoing claims of oil sands. them here in general context rather than verba-
cancer clusters being caused by oil sands con- Several fi rst nation chiefs, including the NWT tim. ADVERTISING Rapati Kim tamination downstream - predominantly in the Dehcho, have made high profi le calls in support 1. Are environmental contaminants reaching [email protected] community of Fort Chipewyan. of delivering a moratorium on oil sands develop- downstream communities at levels expected to I have lived in the north for almost 30 years, ment. Recently, the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs cause elevated human cancer in the local popula- have raised three children, and have grandchil- - comprised of representatives from all First Na- tions? dren living in the north. I am deeply concerned tions groups, passed a resolution calling for the about the extremely high incidence of cancer. I provincial government to cease granting approval ● See Oil Sands/Page 12 GRAPHIC DESIGN Groenen Jane What are you taking away from the debating seminar? 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[email protected] country. www.hayriverhub.com www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 ▼ 5 Bisaro inquires into issues raised in OAG report Frame Lake MLA Wendy Bisaro, addressed Bisaro expanded, saying that the report exam- “In the understated language of the Audi- doing and always looking at the glass as half concerns raised by the Auditor General’s report ines the relationship between the Department tor General, the report that we received from empty, but I just want to say that the Auditor on health programs and services at the Legisla- of Health and the health authorities, showing Sheila Fraser, is a Gold Medal Performance General told us that the fi nancial contribution tive Assembly on March 10. that the department lacks performance agree- Report,” said Lee. “I am so proud of the way she agreements do include performance indica- Bisaro said that the shortcomings labelled ments with the health authorities. recognized the great work that we are doing. tors, that we are working very closely with the in the report are similar to those found in the “As a result, there are no performance indica- She’s told us that the Foundation for Change authorities, that we do a good job following up report last year in regards to education. tors on which the success or the failure of an Action Plan lays out clear direction and goals with them, and that the next step to get even “Th e report indicates a lack of evaluation, authority can be measured,” she said. “Any and action plans to the authorities. She’s also better is to follow up on her recommendations, monitoring and data collection on the part of devolution of programs and services from indicated that we consult regularly and well and we have accepted them,” said Lee. the Department of Health,” said Bisaro. “Th e the government to a subsidiary organization with the authorities and it is due to the man- “We accept the Auditor General’s recommen- Auditor General gives credit to health for its should have a basic component assessment, agement and the staff of the department and dation and we also accept the pat on the back strategic plan, described by Ms. Fraser as a monitoring and evaluation structure. Th e the front-line authorities that we were able to we received.” clear direction to improve the system. But Ms. Health Department and its authorities do not.” achieve such a glowing report from the Auditor Th e review was conducted in 2010, and did Fraser also says that the department needs to Bisaro later asked Minister of Health Sandy General.” not include social services. follow through with the health authorities. Lee what the department is doing to address Bisaro repeated her question for Lee, seaking Th e Department of Health and Social By that she means monitor their activities to the concerns raised in the report. clarifi cation. Services has a budget of $326 million for the ensure that the priorities of the department and Lee responded saying that there are words Lee responded saying that the department 2010-11 year, approximately 25 per cent of the of the system as a a whole are achieved by the of praise in the report, which indicate that the has responded to all the recommendations and territorial budget. regional authorities.” department is on the right track. have agreed to work on them. Approximately $222 million has been des- “I just say that again, the Member can choose ignated to regional health and social services Resource developments must to read what is not there and what we are not authorities. Hay River Community Calendar bring renewable energy: Bromley Deadline is 5 pm Fridays – E-mail to [email protected] - Call 874-6577 A Yellowknife MLA has our communities and directly “Th e Power Corporation, Wednesday March 16 Friday March 18 Cinema 2: Drive Angry Riverview Cineplex Riverview Cineplex After School Program for K-2 at the Hay called on the Government of addressed our cost of living,” with the new chair and the Cinema 1: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Cinema 1: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never River Public Library. 3:30-4:30 p.m. the Northwest Territories to he said March 7. “As well, new president-CEO, are Cinema 2: I Am Number Four Cinema 2: I Am Number Four Tuesday March 22 require all future resource de- with what we know today, we beginning to look at the ways After School Program for Grades 6-7 Polar Pond Hockey Riverview Cineplex velopment projects to develop cannot continue permitting (they) can be more involved at the Hay River Public Library 3:00-4:00pm Bantams Hockey Tour Cinema 1: Hall Pass Write Your Memoirs at the Public Library Saturday March 19 Cinema 2: Drive Angry their own renewable energy resource development projects across our territory with the 10am - 12am Riverview Cineplex Aquafit from 1-2 p.m. at the Aquatic Centre sources and help reduce the knowing that they will add to customer base, whether it’s the Presentation of an ONF movie - Hope Cinema 1: Hall Pass Aquafit from 7-8 p.m. at the Aquatic Centre Builders. Contact Association franco Cinema 2: Drive Angry After School Program for Grades 3-5 at cost of living by expanding lo- our greenhouse gas emissions. residential or industry side, culturelle de Hay River Polar Pond Hockey the Hay River Public Library. 3:30-4:30 p.m. cal and renewable energy. It is the equivalent of shooting to look at a balance and to see Philosopher’s Cafe What effect does glo- Bantams Hockey Tour Wednesday March 23 balization have on language and culture? Hugs are for Everyone - songs, stories, Riverview Cineplex Commenting in the legisla- ourselves in the foot.” how we can be more proactive at the Hay River Public Library 7pm tive assembly on the cancella- Bromley then suggested the in looking to the solutions that activities - age 3 - 6, 2pm at the Hay River Cinema 1: Hall Pass Thursday March 17 Public Library Cinema 2: Drive Angry tion of the proposed Taltson additional power produced we may be able to fi nd here in Riverview Cineplex Lights On…Traditional Cooking Night After School Program for Grades 6-7 at expansion to supply power to by an expanded Taltson could the territory,” Roland said. Cinema 1: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 8pm - 10:30pm DJSS Home Ec Lab the Hay River Public Library. 3:00-4:00 p.m. Cinema 2: I Am Number Four Sunday March 20 Write Your Memoirs at the Public Library the NWT’s diamond mines, be used in the South Slave Roland said the Greenhouse Free Youth Yoga Grades 4-7 Riverview Cineplex 10am - 12am Weledeh MLA Bob Bromley Region to heat buildings Gas Strategy being devel- Princess Alexander School Multipurpose Cinema 1: Hall Pass What is Peak Oil? Film night hosted by said the GNWT must learn economically. oped by the Department of Room 3:45-4:45pm. Contact Elizabeth Cinema 2: Drive Angry John Gammon at the Hay River Public email: [email protected] Phone: 867- Polar Pond Hockey Library 7pm some important lessons from NWT Premier Floyd Roland Environment and Natural 446-3605 Bantams Hockey Tour the pause. said the issues of grid con- Resources and Department of Parents and Tots at the Hay River Public Arts Council presents Copyright for Artists To post your community Library 10:30am-11:30am “High costs and compet- nectivity, greenhouse gases, Industry, Tourism will include at the Hay River Public Library event here email: Aquafit from 1-2 p.m. at the Aquatic Centre Monday March 21 ing demands for government and the reduction of the cost targets and requirements for Aquafit from 7-8 p.m. at the Aquatic Centre Riverview Cineplex [email protected] revenue indicate we must of living will all be examined future developments, which Cinema 1: Hall Pass focus scarce public dollars on as the GNWT takes a look at could be brought forward as developing energy that serves its draft hydro strategy. early as this summer. Hazard Women’s Hockey League would like to extend their Thanks to all who participated and contributed their time, energy & skills to make this year’s tourny another smashing success!
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Green closes gap at World Cup Hay River’s Brendan Green and his team exceled during the most recent races at the world championships. Th e men’s relay event saw the team ranked in 22nd place entering the event. Green faced an un- favourable position of starting at the back of the pack, but managed to thread his way through the crowded fi eld shoot- ing and skiing well. At the end of his leg, Green managed to tag off in ninth place. Once the rest of the Canadian team fi nished their legs, their fi nal standing was 11th, a total of one minute and 38 sec- onds behind the winning ANDY SPIRIDONICA PHOTO Norwegian team. » YOUNG SKATERS showed off what they had learned during their skating lessons this year with a Toy Story twist. The group skated as part of this year’s skating carnival at the Ben Sivertz Arena Th eir 11th place fi nish is on Saturday night. the best of the season so far for the Canadian team. Green will compete in his last international race series for the season Skaters showoff sharp at World Cup 9 in Oslo Norway, starting with the men’s 10-kilometre sprint race on March 17. skills at annual show GRAEME BRUCE vice-chair of the Hay River Figure Skating [email protected] Club. Have your say For the more experienced, the night was in the sports Figure skaters laced up and hit the ice for showcase of hours of work, skating four or section the 41st annual skating carnival. fi ve times a week. “A New York Minute” consisted of skat- “Th e higher levels practice a lot, four or Do you have an inter- ers from all levels, performing in front of a fi ve times in one week,” Twigge said. esting sports story you packed house. Special guests Bryce and Cara Chudak, would like to see covered? From hip hop to Disney to disco and from Edmonton, also hit the ice to show- Did you travel with a everything in between, skaters glided in case their moves, aft er winning the bronze team out of town and take the spotlight, showcasing their skills. medal at the pre-novice level this year. some photos at a sporting For some, this was their fi rst time out in Th e night was deemed a success, not event? front of an audience. Th e beginners got a just by the applause, but by the amount of Call us and let us know! taste for performing, but wasn’t without a fl owers left to throw on the ice. We are always looking tumble or two. “We ran out of fl owers well very early, for more sports stories to “It’s just getting them across the ice which is great, usually we have to give cover, either in or out of that is the joy of it,” said Marny Twigge, them away at the end,” Twigge said. town. Contact us at reporter@ hayriverhub.com, call us at 874-6577 or drop by the offi ce between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday to let us know.
Skating Carnival photos available ANDY SPIRIDONICA PHOTO S » SKYLAR HORTON demonstrated the results of her hard work and training Did you catch the skat- with some well executed moves during this year’s fi gure skating carnival. ing carnival this past » GUEST SKATERS Cara and Bryce Chudak made the trek up from Edmonton weekend but forget to to participate in the show this year. The duo won a bronze medal at the bring your camera? pre-novice level this year. Don’t worry, the Hub has got you covered. Photos were taken dur- ing each performance and are available to view and order at the Hub. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. 8 ▼ WEDNESDAY, MARCH16, 2011 www.hayriverhub.com
BRINGIN’ HOME THE GOLD
SUBMITTED PHOTO » PAUL DELOREY, SKIP, along with George Low, Gor- don Norburg and Gary Hoff man beat out Yellowknife and Fort Smith to win the territorial championships. Curling masters head to Winnipeg
GRAEME BRUCE [email protected] Hay River won the territorial curling masters championships in Yellowknife on March 5. Th e team, Gary Hoff man, George Low, Gordon Norburg and the skip, Paul Delorey, didn’t think they would win. “I think we were considered somewhat of an underdog,” Delorey said. In the double round robin, Hay River was up against Yellowknife and Fort Smith. With that win, they will be heading to Winnipeg to represent N.W.T in the Canadian masters from March 30 to April 5. “We are really looking forward to rep- SUBMITTED PHOTO resenting the territories,” Delorey said. Th e national championship will host THE WOLVERINES, CONSISTING OF PLAYERS FROM HAY RIVER and Yellowknife, took home gold this week at the Territorial Broom ball Championships in 12 teams. Yellowknife on March 5. There were 11 players on the team, beating out the competition with one of the smallest teams. Hay River’s own Alex Pinto was named “We are not favoured to win,” Delorey top defensive player. laughs, “but we’re going to give it our best try.” March 3 - 6 The 2011 K’AMBA CARNIVAL 2011 would like to say MAHSI CHO (THANK YOU) To the following individuals, businesses and organizations for their contribution to another successful winter carnival. Volunteers Manning Buckley Dylon St Jean Ehdah Cho Store Ltd. Meranda St Jean Dorothy Buckley Raylene McKay Stittco Energy Ltd. Vivian Lafleur Peter Tambour Jasmine Cayen Wesclean Chris Bugghins Rene Squirrel Roseanne Tourangeau The Rooster Henry Tambour Louie Tambour Karen Martel Shehtah Drilling Ltd. Ryan Heron KFN Drummers Denise Sabourin Naegha Zhia Inc. April Martel Ken Norn Sarah Martel Ring’s Drug Store Delores Fabian Linda Atwell Georgina Fabian Northland Utilities Lenny Fabian Antoinette Alyward Fred Martel Norland Insurance Agencies Josie Tourangeau Les Norn Bonnie Beaulieu Northmart Cindy Norn Peter Sabourin Roy Fabian Yamozha Kue Society (DCI) Rosie Martel Michelle Lafleur Raymond Sonfrere Tamerlame Ventures Inc. Alex Martel Bryan Smith William Greenland Blue Diamond Enterprises Shania Pierre August Martel Pat Martel Andy’s Auto Service Wade Fabian Patrick Pekok Rosie Yakinneah Back Eddy Shayne Fabian Allen Browning Alvina Sibbeston Wright’s Home Hardware Kyle Norn Pam Horsey Margaret Thom Avalone Rare Metals Glen Bugghins Shirley Lamalice Freda Eliet All the Queen & Princess Brooke Martel Paulette Martel Keith Pastion Contestants Bruce Sabourin Violet Candow Vanishing Breed Band Big Thanks to Shaylynn St Jean Bertha Smallgeese Pauline Lafleur Organizations Kamba 2011 Queen & Annabelle Courtney Giroux Jacquelyn Buckley MacDonald & Associates Daigneault Kamba 2011 Princess Isaac Salopree Cindy Wilgosh HR Esso/RM Automotive Linda Duford Herbert Pekok Demand Distributing Thanks to our Jennifer Lafluer Jesse McNeil Mackenzie Electic Ltd. Biggest Sponsors Doug Lamalice Dawson George Kingland Ford Chantelle Lafleur First Air Victoria St Jean The New Salt N Pepper Northwestern Air Sharon Pekok Levi Cayen Carter Industries Shawn Beaulieu Rowe’s Construction Irene Graham Perron Services Arctic Canada Constructions Ltd. Shaylynn St Jean Ira Cayen Kevin Campbell Perry Lafleur We, the 2011 Kamba Carnival Committee, apologize to anyone we may have not mentioned or Sandra Edjericon Jeramiah Pierre included. You are all a valuable part of Kamba Carnival 2011 and we THANK YOU , Mahsi Cho. www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 ▼ 9 Volunteers get set for Polar Pond Hockey GRAEME BRUCE in the ice and making it smooth enough to [email protected] skate on. Volunteers took to the river on Saturday Two donated zambonis, retrieved from to start digging for the ice surface, as they retirement are up to the job. get 10 rinks in skating condition for the Terrance Courtoreille, a volunteer, said it third annual polar pond hockey tourna- should be a great weekend. ment. “Last year we raised about $10,000,” he But before the weekend begins, there is a said. “Th is year, we hope to get around lot to be done. $30,000.” With the 10 rinks staked out, a drill must Th e money raised will go to the new be put through the snow; the ice is about arena in town. three and a half feet deep right now, which Th e tournament will be host to live mu- is plenty. sic, a fi reworks show, a Don Cherry imper- All the while, two bobcats and one snow- sonator from Calgary and a live broadcast cat putter back and forth, banking the from CJCD Mix 100. snow between the 150’ by 75’ ice surfaces Registration is $300 and is open until to reveal yet another job: fi lling the cracks Wednesday night. Have a fun and safe Tournament! Remember, FAIR PLAY makes the game a lot more fun for Dennis Bevington MP Polar everyone! Western Arctic Pond Hockey,
where legends House of Commons Constituency Office Room 930, 4908 49th St., and childhood Confederation Bldg PO Box 1986 Ottawa, ON Yellowknife, NT memories K1A 0A6 X1A 1-866-992-4587 1-800-661-0802 fax: (613) 992-1586 fax: (867) 920-4233 come alive! [email protected] [email protected] Working together we can build a better future for our Youth and the NWT GRAEME BRUCE PHOT O » A POLAR POND VOLUNTEER clears snow with a bobcat on Saturday. It takes two bobcats, a snowcat and a whole lot of volunteers to clear the snow for 10 ice rinks for the polar pond hockey tournament.
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Donation Recipients Canada 55+Games Hay River Curling Club NWT Council of Persons with Disabilities Hay River Centennial Library Kamba Carnival Committee Hay River Mixed Broomball Polar Pond Hockey Association Hay River Hospital Foundation Hay River SPCA NWT Track And Field Association Hay River Museum Society Hay River Speed Skating Hay River Play School Hay River Soup Kitchen Hay River Minor Hockey Ecole Boreale Hay River Chamber of Commerce Hay River Youth Bowling ASCWA Youth Hockey Grad Parents DJSS Relay for Life RCMP Dare Spook A Rama Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre Secret Santa Charity Diamond Jenness – various programs
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GRAEME BRUCE PHOTO » B.C.’S ANNA KZASNIKOVA took home the most awards, with three, including the Paul Delorey Award For Excel- lence in consensus-style debating.
GRAEME BRUCE PHOTO » DENE ELDER AND RENOWNED CHIEF FRANCOIS PAULETTE gives a keynote speech on the aboriginal views on culture and the environment on Thursday night. Debating, northern style GRAEME BRUCE transcended provincial said delegate Evan Taylor of [email protected] parliamentary debate, and Windsor, N.S. shared ideas and acknowl- Tom Lawson, one of the Last Wednesday, a charter edged opposing views. seminar’s founders, could fl ight fi lled with tomor- Th e issue’s included: not be happier about the row’s brightest minds, Cultural preservation as a introduction of consensus touched down in Hay River, GRAEME BRUCE PHOTO top government priority, re- debate. » ALBERTA DELEGATE ANDREW KIM talks in a round table consensus-style debate at Princess Alexandra School on marking the beginning of source development versus “You don’t make progress Sunday. the Canadian Student De- environmental protection with competition alone,” he bating Federation’s National and arctic sovereignty. said. Seminar. While here, the 78 del- On Sunday, an awards Th is year is the Federa- egates got to taste a slice of ceremony at the Chief tion’s fi rst trip to the north northern life, including fl y- Lamalice Complex on the since 1975, making it ing with Buff alo Joe on his Katlo’deeche First Nation especially memorable for DC-3, ice fi shing and dog honoured the top perform- the community and visiting sledding just to name a few. ers. students alike. “We got to do a lot of Anna Kzasnikova, a grade While here, points of things that we would have 12 student, took home view from coast-to-coast never been able to do other- the most awards with top were traded and eyes were wise,” said Kerry Sun, a delegate from B.C., top To our truly wonderful volunteers, opened to the northern cul- delegate from Edmonton. bilingual award and the ture, including consensus “It wouldn’t have been as Paul Delorey Trophy for top generous sponsors, and especially debates, wherein students fun if it wasn’t held here,” consensus debater. “I learned so much and Princess Alexandra School the aboriginal activities were exquisite,” she said. and École Boréale: Yellowknife’s Greg Hanna, who took home top prize for Northwest Territories, MAHSI / MERCI / THANK YOU! was just 0.4 behind the top English delegate, Jason Lamb of Alberta. for making the 2011 Apart from the northern debates, delegates were National Student Debating Seminar greeted by Dene Elder Francois Paulette, touching an awesome experience! on the very environmental and cultural issues students were discussing. Geoff Buerger, principal of Merci d’avoir fait de ce Princess Alexandra School and a seminar organizer, séminaire national des débats étudiants felt bringing the debates north was very important. une expérience inoubliable! “Th is event has proved that the territories can per- form on the national stage,” Buerger said. In addition to host- ing a successful debating weekend, Buerger was announced as a federation board member for the arc- tic, the fi rst in the federa- tion’s history. Sponsored by Hay River “It represents a new direc- tion for the federation,” said Community Health Services Buerger. www.hayriverhub.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011 ▼ 11 NWT’s Chief Electoral Offi cer visits Hay River KRISTEN CAMPBELL He cited that without the hard work of volunteers, the whole Ontario only charges between $2 and $5 per gigabyte over the [email protected] process would fall apart. limit, Northwestel charges $10 per gigabyte. “Elections, generally speaking, are the largest mobilization of Sunny Patch, corporate communications manager for Bell Th e Chief Electoral Offi cer was in Hay River earlier this people during peace times,” he said. “Th e only other time you Canada-owned Northwestel, says that is just the cost of doing month to meet up with returning electoral offi cers in prepara- see logistics to this extent is war.” business up north. tion for the upcoming territorial election. Brock said he will be returning to Hay River in the future to “When making a comparison, it’s important to realize the David Brock made the trek from Yellowknife to Hay River continue planning the logistics of the election. diff erences between the North and the South,” she said. last Friday to meet with the town’s two returning offi cers, Like most services provided to the North, the price of inter- Heather Coakwell and Tessie Gonzales. Shooting Club hosting fi rearm net is based on the how far away the region is and how many Th e trio met not only to get introduced in person for the safety course this weekend people reside in the remote areas. fi rst time but also to discuss logistics for the Oct. 3 election, GRAEME BRUCE Jane Groenewegen, MLA for Hay River South, thinks that including training for volunteers and electoral offi cers, polling [email protected] as the only major telecommunications company serving the station locations and head offi ce locations. north, Northwestel cannot justify the price of going over the “It was great,” he said of the meeting. “It’s Th e Hay River Shooting Club will be conducting the Ca- monthly limit. NEWS wonderful to get to know them a bit more. nadian Firearms Safety Course this Saturday from 9 a.m to 4 “It’s fair that those who use more should pay more but at $10 BRIEFS You need to develop a type or rapport, so that p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. per gigabyte, it appears that Northwestel is making a 4,000 per they can feel comfortable just picking up the Testing will include a practical portion that reviews storage cent profi t.” phone and calling me.” and handling of non-restricted rifl es and shotguns. Groenewegen said there should look for greater accountabil- He also was visiting to get a sense of Hay River as an elec- Th e course includes some holding, aiming and shooting with ity in telecommunications. toral district, which he said makes you see things diff erently emphasis on safety. “It is the communication lifeline of our small communities.” when you visit a community. Parents and families who have not yet competed the course Patch says Northwestel, who service over 120,000 customers, “You start to look at it in an electoral way,” he said. “You are encouraged to sign up if they do not have a valid fi rearms is charging users based on the cost of doing business in the see where the polling stations were set up, where the district certifi cate. North. Maintenance and upgrades to the northern infrastruc- dividing line is.” Biathlon trainers are also encouraged to register. ture also factor into the cost. Th e other purpose behind his trip was to emphasize voter “Many biathlon trainers do not have fi rearm safety training, In addition, the telecommunications company is install- registration, which not only allows people to be politically so it is important to get it,” said Chuck Lirette, Biathlon coach. ing a $9.2 million fi bre optic network between the NWT and involved, but helps speed up the process. Th e course fee is $125 and includes fi nal testing. Contact Yukon. “By registering before hand, it will only take a few seconds of George McGrath for registration. “And only about 10 per cent of customers meet or exceed your time to vote, and in turn will make the process quicker caps,” Patch said. for those behind you,” he said. Northwestel defends Internet costs Groenewegen said the cost of doing business in the North He added that in addition to registering in person or online, On top of paying nearly 140 per cent more for internet than should only be incurred in the monthly cost, and not in the NWT residents are also able to call in to register or do it southerners, residents of NWT are also paying at least double, penalties for going over. through mail. if not more, for going over their monthly usage limit. In comparison to Bell’s comparable internet service in On- “In some places, internet access is a little iff y, so people can While a comparable internet package from Bell Canada in tario, residents in Hay River pay around $50 more per month. call and do it over the phone or mail in,” he said. “Th ere are many diff erent ways of registering.” The Hub’s Brock spoke of information sharing with certain institutions PH: 867.874.6577 FAX: 867.874.2679 Call now to place your ad in solely for the purpose of electoral registration. AVIATIONHUB DIRECTORY HUB “Th at way people are already registered,” he said. To Advertise: Phone: (867) 874-6577 Fax: (867) 874-2679 Institutions include municipalities, which provide the basic AVIATIONemail: [email protected] DIRECTORY PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY information required for someone to register to vote, includ- PH: 867.874.6577 FAX: 867.874.2679 ing address and date of birth. He said the process is indeed Save with 6 Month Rates legal, as the information only goes to Elections NWT. Th e process allows elections to save money since fewer peo- ple need to be hired to go door to door registering residents. “We prefer to spend less money on the election so that the Legislative Assembly can spend the money elsewhere,” he said. Even though the election is seven months away, Brock’s work We can get you and your freight there. is only beginning with his visit to Hay River. Serving Hay River and the NWT Aft er leaving town, he travelled over to Fort Smith where Available For t"NQIJCJPVT$BSBWBO he would be meeting with their electoral offi cers, and then planned to continue on to Fort Resolution. 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Call Chris at 403-208- Valley, Hay River. 202 Paradise 874-6660 5341 TFN WOMEN’S ICE Hockey, for ladies 14 in Hay River: Friday 8:00PM, Anglican AUTOS Rd. 24 km from town, quiet. and up. Beginners, advanced or in be- Church, downstairs, #69 Woodland Dr. GROWING TOGETHER, a place for BANKRUPT? BAD CREDIT? Call us! VACATION RENTALS available in tween. For more information email: haz- (Open meeting.) children 6 and under and their parents. Riverside, family home on 1 All makes and models. Professional Palm Springs, California area and [email protected] 03/30/11 A variety of activities are always on the ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings credit rebuilders. Delivery Available. Big White Ski area near Kelowna. acre, backyard fully fenced. 2 go. 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For further information call (867) 874-2232, cell (867) 876- open during lunch) Friday, Saturday/ contact the CFPWD office at 875-4448 generous tax/travel benefits. Run your Saturday 8pm Evening Worship Sunday 403-208-5341 or 403-875-7604 TFN Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Closed for statutory or fax 875-4442 travel company, full-time, part-time 1267, Sue West. at 7pm the Dene Pentecostal Church on holidays. from home. Register for free seminar; 2 BEDROOM executive suite for VICTIM ASSISTANCE Program offers the Reserve. www.travelonly.ca. 1-800-608-1117, $2,595 per month. Includes furnish- SANTA’S PHOTOS from the Festival of support, referral and information to Vic- IMAGINATION STATIONS every Thurs- ext. 2020. ings and utilities. Call Kim 867-875- Trees can be picked up at Ashton Char- tims & Witnesses of crime and trauma. Pets day 10:30am at the Centennial Library. 8811 TFN tered Accountants, 8-6 Courtoreille st. We can assist with forms and court MOMS EARNING MORE. Work from prep. 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(11am to noon approxi- Phone: 875-4224 TFN order catalogue $15.00. or Paula Oteiza @ 874-3008 Consign your car or estate today. BECOME A Cardiology Technologist mately). If you are interested, please 403-396-0304; www.TheElectricGa- while remaining in your own commu- GREAT STARTER 2 BDRM home Afterhours Boutique call Bonnie Webb or Marcy Cowger at PENTECOSTAL CHAPEL Bible Study nity. Based on our Canadian Medi- th rage.com. with insulated & wired garage & shed. 10120A-100 Ave 874-7201. Hay River Community Health and prayer Thursdays 7 pm. Service cal Association (CMA) Accredited Appliances include fridge, stove, mi- Grande Prairie, AB, Services Sundays 10:30 am UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION, April program and utilizing a combined crowave & washer, dryer. Oil furnace. 12/2011 - Ferintosh, Alberta. Agricul- T8V 0V4. HR RESERVE Community Counselling: DOES SOMEONE you know have trou- delivery (“hybrid”) format, students in Quick closing date possible. 24 Fir tural and antique tractors, combines, different regions throughout Alberta Cres. Asking $135,000. For more info Service Hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm. ble with drinking? Al-anon meeting Wed, headers, swather, spreader, trucks, Offer confidential referral, counselling 7:30 - 8:30. Soaring Eagle Friendship can take our program while remaining www.canadahomesforsale.ca 06/08 FIREWOOD trailers and much more! Ritchie Bros. in their home communities for all aca- & education services. Please call 874- Centre entrance at back. Auctioneers, 1-800-491-4494; rbauc- CUSTOM CUT SIZES - SPLIT 2838 demic coursework (some travel may Lot with River Views DJSS PARENT Action Committee (DJ- tion.com. be required to complete lab and clini- 1 FULL CORD $200, in a desirable NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meetings PAC) is looking for anyone, who would ACREAGE AUCTION - Opening bid cal program requirements). Approved neighborhood. Open GST & LOCAL DELIVERY INCL. every Thursday, starting Sept. 16, 2010, like to help out and support our school. $150,000. April 14, Vermilion, Alberta. by the Canadian Society of Cardiol- 7:30 pm. Back door of Northern Friend- Call Evellyn Coleman 874-2342 / Kim Large home, 86 acres near Ver- ogy Technologists (CSCT). Toll free space at the rear CALL ship Centre. For more information con- Crook 874-4901 or email crook@north- milion. Landscaped yard, outbuild- 1-855-CARDIO-0 (1-855-227-3460); tact Barb at 876-0570 westel.net www.stenbergcollege.com. property line. PATTERSON’S SAWMILL ings. Alberta Broker: Susan Moses AEROBICS IS back every Monday, EVERY WEEK at the Tree House! Mon- 780-581-0530; kramerauction.com. COMING EVENTS Mature spruce trees 867-874 - 2746 Wednesday and Friday at Harry Camsell days crafts & drop-in from 10 am till ABPL#206959. School starting at 6 pm. come on out noon for parents & children ages 0 - 6. BRING YOUR FUTURE into focus by $72,900.00 VISA ACCEPTED FREE AUCTION APPRAISALS on participating in program information and get active. Tuesdays Tumbling toddlers at the Pen- quality fine art. Hodgins Art Auctions, Owner will pay GST. tecostal Church from 10 am - noon & sessions at Lakeland College. Lloyd- Fort Smith SUPPORT LOCAL business! Check Specialists in Prairie & Western Art, fun stories and drop-in from 1:30 - 4:30. minster Campus Sessions: March 31 Call Arcan out www.sshcp.nt.ca to see what Hay 26 years in business. Top dollar for Classifieds Wednesdays Movie madness days, - Business, and University Transfer. 867-875-8811 River has to offer! your paintings; www.hodginsauction. Vermilion Campus Sessions: March FOR SALE: Side by side refrigerator/ come in & enjoy a featured movie 10 com. 403-252-4362. [email protected] HAY RIVER Health & Social Services am - noon. Phonics club 3:45-5:00pm. 18 - Ag-Citing (Agricultural Scienc- freezer. Black in colour with ice and wa- es); March 25 - Office Administration; ter. Also black dishwasher. Call Sandra Authority Meals on Wheels needs vol- Thursdays Parents & Tots 10 am till noon TWO BEDROOM Townhouse for sale at 867-872-3511 evenings if interested. unteers to deliver meals 11:00 to noon & curious kids clubs 3:45-5pm. Call Tree by owner, beautifully kept, 1 1/2 baths, approx. If you’re intereested please call House at 874-2103 In Loving Memory 6 appliances, 1728 square feet, low FOR SALE: FIREWOOD. Custom cut Bonnie Web 874-7201 sizes - split green, dry, bagged. Wood 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE Providing a free utilities / condo fees, $205,000, avail- KICKBUTT! QUIT smoking weekly sup- & safe place for victims of family vio- able immediately, please call 867-445- Gasification/Outdoor wood boilers. De- livery to Hay River & Yellowknife. Contact port group meeting - every Tuesday at lence. Help is available. Call 874-6626 3604 03/16 7pm upstairs in the clinic. All nicotine Dave at (867)872-3435 or cell 872-0229. THE SOUP KITCHEN Open Mon, Wed, dependant people (whether in the Kick Lloyd EXECUTIVE HOME for sale. Looking Fort Smith [email protected] Fri. 11 am-1:30 pm. Inquiries Call 874- Butt! program or not) and any interested for starter home for adult children - will 2885 or 874-4353 trade! Serious inquiries only please. Ask- DRY FIREWOOD FOR SALE friends, family or other support people Gallagher ing $475,000. Call Kim at 867-875-8811 Call Norm at 872-2355 TFN are all welcome to come to our meet- HAY RIVER PLAYSCHOOL Early child- or 867-874-4901. #58 Miron Drive, Hay ings. Facilitator - Susie Taylor. hood programs for 3 & 4 year olds. To Feb. 2, 1930 - register, contact Norma Shaw at 874- River, Northwest Territories or e-mail for Community ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings 2508 Mon-Fri 8:30 - 4:30 pm Mar. 17, 2009 more information to kim.kimsventures@ Announcements in Hay River: Sunday 7:30PM, South gmail.com 03/30 Mackenzie Corrections Ctr. Studney HAY RIVER Youth Centre Hours are Your Ad Here SPARKS (GIRLGUIDES of Canada) Drive (Open men’s meeting.) Tues. to Thurs. 6:30pm-9:30pm, Fri. God saw you getting tired, and the cure was not to be Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pentecostal 6:30pm-11pm, Sat. 3:30pm-11pm. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings Phone 874-3953 So he wrapped you in his loving arms, in Hay River: Monday 7:30PM, Soaring Eagle Friendship Ctr. (Open big book COMMUNITY COUNSELLING Servic- and whispered “Come with me.” SPACE FOR LEASE study meeting), rear entrance. es Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm, closed noon hours. We offer confidential refer- ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings ral, counselling, therapeutic & education PRIME RETAIL SPACE in Hay River: Tuesday Noon, Wellnes Ctr. You suffered much in silence, your spirit did not bend, serices. Please call 874-2446 Hay River Reserve, next to Ehdah Cho You faced your pain with courage 200 sq.ft., Store (Open meeting.) ROTARY CLUB meets Thursdays at noon. Call Chris Robinson 874-2207 until the very end. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings 500 sq.ft., and 2000 sq.ft. in Hay River: Tuesday 7:30PM, Hospital IF YOU HAVE A FINE OR COMMUNITY boardroom, #3 Gaetz Drive (Open wom- SERVICES to work off - The Community You tried so hard to stay with us, your fight was not in vain. AVVAILABLEAILABLE IMMMEDIATELYMEDIATELY en’s meeting), through the ambulance Alternative Measures, Fine Option and entrance, turn left to the end of hallway. Community Service Order Programs are God took you in his loving arms now serviced from the office of the ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Meetings GODWIN MALL Hay River Community Justice Commit- and saved you from all pain. in Hay River: Wednesday 7:30PM, Hos- tee. Office hours are: Monday - Friday pital boardroom, #3 Gaetz Drive (Open 867-874-6853 2pm - 5 pm. We are located at Room Ever sadly missed by Cecila Heath You may pay for your ad using your Visa or Mastercard over the phone Reach buyers TO PLACE or come into our offi ce in the Gensen Building. throughout the TO PLACE YOUR AD: Call 874-6577, fax 874-2679, A CLASSIFIED AD Private classifi ed ads: $5.00 fi rst 15 words. 15 cents per word thereafter. Northwest Territories and around the world or write 8-4 Courtoreille Street, Your PREPAID classifi ed ad Boxed ads: for Memoriams, Obituaries, Birth Announcements, must be received by our offi ce Thank Yous, Birthday Greetings, etc. are $25.00 plus GST Hay River, NT X0E 1G2. before NOON Monday for a basic 2 col. by 2” ad, $6.25/col. in. $5.00 Email: classifi [email protected] each week. National and business classifi ed ads: $1.40 per agate line. for the fi rst 15 words 14 ▼ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011
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Your Price: $33,069 Your Price: $61,886 Your Price: $16,909 + $1,000 Ford Accessories + $1,000 Ford Accessories + $1,000 Ford Accessories
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#11A26 #11A38 #11A31 #11T188 #11T169 2011 Focus SE Sport 2011 Fiesta SE 2011 Fusion Sport AWD 2011 Escape AWD 2011 Edge AWD $500 Car Cash $500 Car Cash $4,000 Delivery Allowance $500 Car Cash $1,000 Car Cash $3,785 Kingland Allowance $500 Kingland Allowance $1,000 Car Cash $4,000$5,000 Kingland Allowance $3,365 Kingland Allowance $1,000 Recycle Program $1,500 Kingland Allowance $1,000 Recycle Program $1,000 Recycle Program $1,000 Recycle Program was $21,179 was $20,929 was $30,949 was $42,929 Your Price: Your Price: was $37,429 Your Price: Your Price: $15,894 $19,929 Your Price: $25,449$24,449 $37,564 Payments as low as $119/bw Payments as low as $148/bw $29,929 Payments as low as $180/bw Payments as low as $275/bw
Spencer King Rob Barrie Kerry Setzer Lorraine Peterson Tina Duggan Kelly King Dealer Principal Sales Manager Sales & Leasing Fleet Manager Finance Manager Sales & Leasing KINGLAND FORD 922 Mackenzie Highway, Hay River, NT ~ Email: [email protected] SALES LTD Call Rob or Kerry today! Ph: 867-874-7700 ~ 1-800-661-0716 ~ Fax: 867-874-7716