Nunavut shoots for the top

Nunavummiut took the top three positions at the Junior Canadian Ranger Regional Air Rifle Competition last week in Yellowknife.

Moses Ippak, 17, of Sanikiluaq was the competition’s overall top shooter and was joined by his hamlet teammate Sarah Kudluarok, who placed second overall.

The team from Pangnirtung, known as the “the Pang Gang,” impressed everyone at the competition with their spirit. JD Nookiguak of Pangnirtung was the top Nunavut qualifier coming to the competition and the third overall.

Over 1,000 Junior Canadian Rangers took part in the elimination shoots and 21 were invited to the championship.