Could the other contributing factor be the lack of response from the police force? I know a lot of communities who do phone their local detachment get referred to Yellowknife. So you have a situation where the immediate problem is not addressed until after the fact.
Samuel Gargan on Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1991-92
In the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Bill 25, Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1991-92
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 29th, 1992
Page 519
Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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