Iqaluit

Construction continues atop Northmart in Iqaluit

Construction continues this week at Iqaluit’s Northmart, where a crane is lifting materials into place. Work began this summer. “We are undergoing efforts to renovate our roof infrastructure,” Darryl Martin, director of marketing and communications at the North West Co., said. As part of the renovation work, temporary construction offices were built, he added. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Doing his part for the environment

Peter Qumaq pauses to pose for a photo as he gathers refundable recycling in Iqaluit during a snowy afternoon on Thursday. He says it takes about three hours to amass a worthwhile number of cans to bring in for a refund. Beer cans net 10 cents per can when redeemed at Northern Collectibles on Ulu Lane. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Crafts on display during Iqaluit fair

Mary Tiglik, left, and Laura Newkingnak display stencil artwork done by artist Jacoposee Tiglik, at a craft fair held at the Aqsarniit hotel in Iqaluit on Sunday. The venue will host a Christmas market bazaar on Dec. 21. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Caribou stew on the menu

Three-year-old Arianna Akpalialuk chuckles while enjoying a bowl of caribou stew Saturday during a community open house hosted by Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, in his role as MLA for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, at Abe Okpik Hall in Apex. Arianna and her family were among the several dozen attendees at the event. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Hockey Night in Apex

Nine-year-old Hunter Pellerin lines up a wrist shot against his brother, goalie Dimitri Pellerin, 10, in a game of road hockey in Apex over the weekend. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Celebrating Diwali, Iqaluit-style

Joannie Temela, left, and Lovjeet, who goes by one name, get creative with rangoli colours, an impermanent Indian art form that uses bright sand and intricate stencils. The pair were among nearly three dozen revellers, many in traditional hand-made Indian garments, who participated in a Diwali celebration Thursday evening at Nunavut Brewing Co. in Iqaluit. Diwali, which fell on Halloween this year, is also known as the Hindu Festival of Lights. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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New painting marks Disability Employment Awareness Month

A new painting at the Nunavut legislative assembly celebrates the inclusion of people with disabilities. Artist Lucy Manniapik, left, presents the work to Family Services Minister Margaret Nakashuk, alongside Adebola Kolawole, project manager with Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society, right. The painting, which shows a hunter in a wheelchair, was presented in celebration of October being Disability Employment Awareness Month. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)