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2 Tuesday October 13 2015 NEWS BRIEFS Three critical after ingesting noxious substance Three people were own to hospital in critical condition afteringesting anoxious substance inTuktoyaktuk.Two adult males were brought to the local health centre one unconscious and the other appearing intoxicated but their conditionquicklyworsenedsotheyweresenttoEdmonton for further treatment. The RCMP traced the noxious sub- stance believed to have contained ethylene glycol back to a bootlegger. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the RCMP at 867-977-1111. Tuktoyaktuk man arrested in online child luring extortion case A 35-year-old man from Tuktoyaktuk has been arrested in connection with an online child luring case. Charges of luringandextortionarependingforthemanafterasearch warrant was executed at a residence in the NWT hamlet. It was the result of an investigation launched in March. At least ve other victims have been identied all ap- proached by an unknown prole through social media according to the RCMP who said the investigation is on- going. The suspect was released on a promise to appear in court at a later date. Man runs in cuffs after jail dope bust The RCMP service dog in Yellowknife saw some action last weekwhena20year-oldtriedtoescapepolicecustodywhile still in handcuffs. On Oct. 6 the man was caught allegedly smuggling contraband into the North Slave Correctional Centre NSCC. At about 5 p.m. ofcers arrested a man on NSCCpropertyandfoundaquantityofmarijuanaandto- bacco. While handcuffed and in police custody the sus- pect ed from police in an attempt to escape the RCMP reported. Charges are pending for possession for the pur- poseoftrafckingobstructionandescapelawfulcustody. Please leave a message at 872-5543 for details. WESCLEAN NORTHERN SALES LTD. 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She is spayed and is up-to-date with all her shots.If you think you have a home for a Avalon please call the shelter at 872-5543. SpayedNeutered Up-to-datewithroutineshots House trained TriciaFemaleBaby Calico Looking for a new home Tricia is very well-behaved and loves to be cuddled. Shes only a baby and she needs somebody to love her and take care of her. But you can adopt her and love her. Yay A happy ending 867 872 - 3000 ext. 26 effective stylish advertising call Your business in print ELECTION PLATFORM A. Maintain a healthy safe and active community Interagency Group-Mayors Office takes lead in ensuring community benefits from this group and the existing work plan Fittest Northern Community-provide necessary policyresources toward realizing of this enviable goal Insure increased and stronger bylaw enforcement Plan resource and increase Fire Smart initiatives B. Foster a strong cohesive community spirit Support and promote the benefits of co hosting the 2018 Winter Games- highlight our strong volunteering culture and infrastructure legacy possibilities Expanded role for the current Library Advisory Board C. Promote sustainable environmental and energy planning Continue updateimplementation of our Community Energy Plan Advocate to address Slide Zone issues Plan and resource development of Riverside Park rededication of Conibear Park Continue Tourism and Economic Development initiatives ON OCTOBER 19 RE-ELECT RON HOLTORF TO FORT SMITH TOWN COUNCIL By DALI CARMICHAEL The race to become the ter- ritorys federal representative heated up last week with two forum discussions hosted in the capital. On Oct. 7 candidates gath- ered at the Northern United Place NUP where a full house watched NDP candi- date Dennis Bevington Lib- eral Michael McLeod and Green John Moore present their platforms on social issues. Notably absent from the forum was Conservative Floyd Roland who tweeted that he was out knocking on doors during the event. A representative from host Alternatives North said that Roland had been invited to participate in the forum but never responded. ThefollowingeveningOct. 8 residents from across the territory sent in their ques- tions to all four candidates at aforumhostedbyCBCNorth. John Moore Green Party Both evenings Moore said he was not beholden to any party whip and would be able to vote freely on is- sues important to the NWT without having to toe a party line. He announced his com- mitment to nation-to-nation dialogue between the govern- ment and Indigenous groups of the territory and said he would work to re-establish the 2005 Kelowna accord while respecting the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Moore said the Greens would adapt a two-cent-per- kWhsubsidyforgreenenergy. In terms of food security Moore said he was talking to people a ready to invest in northern agriculture about bringing food production closer to the table. His real standout moment came when it was time to give closing statements at the CBC forum and he let an audience member read out a question regarding the National En- ergy Board and fracking reg- ulations in the NWT forcing a nal round of answers from each candidate. Hisclosingstatementswere memorable as well. If you care about ab- original rights and not liv- ing in poverty vote me in as MP and denitely dont vote Conservative. Ill commit to the North regardless of who forms government. Dennis Bevington NDP Bevington built his argu- mentsoffofthepartysNorth- ern platform unveiled earlier in the week on Oct. 6. The main points included adding anadditional50communities to the Nutrition North food program ensuring that the Northern residents tax de- duction rises to keep pace with needs by indexing it to the rate of ination invest- ing an additional 200 mil- lion in northern transporta- tion infrastructure working to settle land claims with In- digenous groups and devel- oping projects to protect the environment while improv- ing the territorys economy. An NDP government he said would ensure the rights of Indigenous people are rep- resentedinalllegislationand would also adhere to the UN Declaration on the Rights of IndigenousPeoples.Heprom- ised a universal childcare program so that any person can nd the day care services at a maximum of 15 a day. A strong advocate for green energy Bevington also said an NDP government would push for the development of renewable energy sources built to match the needs and resources available in each part of the territory. Michael McLeod Liberal Party McLeod said the Liberal party would work with Ab- original governments as full partners to develop a recon- ciliationframeworkandbuild on UN declaration and re-in- troduce the Kelowna accord. He called for a national ac- tion plan that really focuses on womens issues including intimate partner violence. McLeodsanswersreected his partys three-point plan to develop and invest in in- frastructure social programs and tax breaks for the mid- dle class. Im very proud to be part of Justin Trudeaus team and have an opportunity to share inaplanforrealchangeinthe North and across Canada he said. We will increase in- frastructure spending to the tune of 126 billion. We will cut taxes to the middle class. We will ask the wealthiest Canadians to pay more. We willinvestinfamiliesthrough the Child Tax Benet and will increase the Northern Resi- dents Deduction by 50 mil- lion of additional tax relief. Floyd Roland Conservative Party At the CBC debate the for- mer NWT premier stated the Conservative govern- ment has been working with Aboriginal partners to come toagreementsregardingland claimsissueswhilesimultane- ouslypromotingthesuccessof theterritorysdevolutiondeal. When asked about develop- ing sustainable economies in the NWT Roland promoted developing a mix of alterna- tive and gas resources as a meansofbuildinginvestment opportunities and lowering energy costs. Roland promoted the Con- servativesplantousetheNu- tritionNorthfoodsubsidypro- grampairedwithinvestments in northern agriculture and infrastructure development toalleviatehighcostsofliving. Nine years of experience is good but do we need more yearsofsomeonelookingfrom the outside Or someone like me whos made the tough de- cisions here already I can bring that to Ottawa. Yellowknife forums let NWT voters hear directly from MP candidates POLITICS FEDERAL ELECTION