Fort Simpson liquor plebiscite had enough public notice, NWT says
The NWT's finance minister addressed some residents' concerns about a recent plebiscite in Fort Simpson in which the village's liquor restrictions were removed.
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Advance poll for Fort Simpson liquor plebiscite opens Thursday
A vote to remove Fort Simpson's liquor restrictions will take place in the coming week. Here's what you need to know if you plan on voting in the plebiscite.