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.
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