Iqaluit

James Arreak running for Conservatives in Nunavut

QEC vice-president joins race for territory’s only seat in April 28 federal election

James Arreak, a Qulliq Energy Corp. vice-president, is the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate for Nunavut for the upcoming federal election. Arreak’s name appeared on the Conservative’s candidates webpage over the weekend.

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Handmade polar bear pants fit for the field

Michael Foote, with the 1st Patrol Group of the Canadian Rangers, dons polar bear pants Tuesday during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Iqaluit. Foote purchased the hide from a hunter in Kinngait, scraped and tanned it, and designed the pants pattern. He also made a neck warmer and mitts from the fur. They serve him well in the field but spring temperatures hovering around -17 C to -27 C this time of year are getting too warm to wear the gear, he said. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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