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LAW WEEK 2013 TASTY TREATS ACCOMPANY SOUND KNOWLEDGE Cookies, cupcakes, and squares, oh my! Donated baked goods from lawyers of all areas of practice in the capital city sold quickly as lunch-goers crowded around the annual Law Week Bake Sale on Friday, April 19. The Free Legal Information kiosk also proved to be a hot-spot with a variety of information packages being picked up by the public. Pro Bono lawyer Jeannette Savoie headed the kiosk for the third consecutive year. “It was a great success; a very busy lunch-hour,” she said, noting a number of people requested follow-up appointments or referrals. The extended lunch break emptied both tables of goods and publications, and drew in a total of $580.50 for the Yellowknife Food Bank. HOW MUCH FOR A SMILE?: [left] Shirley Walsh and Karin Taylor stop selling treats for a phot-op. [above] The bake sale and legal information tables ready-to-go. LAWLINE ANSWERS THE CALL The NWT’s LawLine, the free legal information hotline, was resurrected as part of the events celebrating Law Week. Volunteers took turns manning the lines between 5:00pm and 7:00pm throughout the week, and most nights saw the phones ringing regularly. Northwestel graciously provided the temporary tollfree number as Tricia Ralph, Karin Taylor, Emerald Murphy, Glen Rutland and Jeannette Savoie shared the hours for answering calls and assisting all residents in the NWT with their legal concerns. “It was great to hear the phone ringing almost nonstop some nights,” said one staff member at the Law Society/CBA-NT office. 8 ■ MARCH/APRIL 2013 ARCTIC OBITER
WILLS SEMINAR DRAWS A CROWD Yellowknife Lawyer Michael Gannon and Chartered Accountant Tara Clowes scared, and hopefully educated, members of the public with their presentation on “Preparing a Will” on Thursday, April 18. The hour-long event at the Yellowknife Public Library was well attended, with many of the participants having their challenging questions answered. As Michael discussed the legal terms and processes of a will, Tara focused on the requirements and expectations set out by the Canada Revenue Agency. FOOD DRIVE SPARKS COMPETITION Firms in Yellowknife showed their competitive side as the CBA-NT Young Lawyers’ challenged all lawyers to collect canned goods during a Law Week food drive. By the end of the week, Lawson Lundell LLP and the Legal Services Board of the NWT were head-to-head in donations. Judges reached consensus, and the grand prize - bragging rights for a full year - was split between the two offices. “It was a tight race, and we thank everyone who participated,” said Karin Taylor, Chair of the Young Lawyers. The food drive collection, along with a cheque for $580.50 (plus another for $100) from Friday’s Bake Sale, were delivered to the Yellowknife Food Bank. FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD: [top] Karin Taylor presents a cheque to Yellowknife Food Bank President Grant Pryznyk. [bottom] Donations are packed for delivery. ARCTIC OBITER MARCH/APRIL 2013 ■ 9
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