Iqaluit

Beached berg offers ice-cold refreshment

An iceberg the size of a two-car garage is beached about 500 metres from shore between Apex and Iqaluit. Cousins Viivi Morrison-Mike, left, Harper Strutz, and Laivi Morrison-Mike collected tubs of drinking water from the ice Saturday because “it tastes good,” they said. (Photo by Daron Letts)

A roaring good time

Sukha Panesar, 2, holds still like a tiger stalking prey as facepainter Melissa Bascunan blackens his nose during a barbecue Saturday at Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park. Hundreds of people took part in the event, hosted by the Northern Territories Federation of Labour and the Nunavut Employees Union. (Photo by Daron Letts)

CUSO International with the assist

Amare Castillo defends against Aaron Lewis, who looks for an open receiver downfield during the Thursday night Ultimate Frisbee League game at Iqaluit’s Arctic Winter Games Arena. This is the first year the league is free to join thanks to a $5,000 grant from CUSO International, a non-profit focused on creating equity. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Chess in the morning

Ronan Carlson, 11, makes a move against his chess opponent and younger brother, Gavin Carlson, 8, at Iqaluit’s Black Heart Café early on Thursday morning. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Like two ships passing …

The National Geographic Explorer, operated by Lindblad Maritime Enterprises, sits anchored Monday in Iqaluit’s Koojesse Inlet. The ship carries passengers on an expedition called Baffin Island: Exploring Canada’s Wild Arctic Frontier. The trip begins and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland, according to the company’s website, with cabin costs starting at US$14,900 per person. In the foreground is MV Mitiq, a cargo ship operated by NEAS. (Photo by Mosha Folger)

If you build it, they will come

Players with the Iqaluit Youth Recreation Softball League christen the city’s new-look ball field Tuesday. Parents, fans and several city employees, including firefighters and emergency medical technicians, joined to celebrate the upgraded diamond. The field was originally scheduled to reopen on Aug. 10, the city’s communications manager Geoff Byrne said in a news release, but crews were delayed by high winds over the weekend. (Photo by Mosha Folger)

Cindy Crawford gets ready for her closeup

Veterinary assistant Erin Pybus welcomes a dog named Cindy Crawford to the vaccination clinic at Joamie School on Saturday afternoon. A four-person team from Ottawa’s Capital City Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital vaccinated 74 dogs and 10 cats for rabies and distemper throughout the day. The event was organized by Nunavut Animal Rescue and the Iqaluit Animal Hospital. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Free poutine in Iqaluit

Jonathan Perez cooks fries at The Snack in Iqaluit on a busy holiday Monday. He was even busier on Sunday afternoon, when the restaurant gave away poutine and pop to 600 diners in celebration of the 10th anniversary since owner Alexandre Croteau purchased the business. The restaurant dates back to the early 1980s. (Photo by Daron Letts)