District education authority chairperson cites past damage to Nakasuk School for turning city away this year
Iqaluit’s Christmas games are set to return, but in a different venue due to concerns from the Iqaluit District Education Authority. The games start Dec. 23 at the cadet hall. More games are planned for Dec.
RCMP arrests pair after a series of break-ins in Iqaluit
Callan Fischer, 3, skates with her dad, Brady Fischer, on Dec. 8 at the Arctic Winter Games arena in Iqaluit. They were participating in CanSkate lessons which are held Sunday afternoons. (Photo by Daron Letts)
RCMP makes two arrests near the Road to Nowhere following building search
RCMP, City of Iqaluit increase patrols and traffic stops over the holidays to combat impaired driving
Capital plan totals $73.9M; operating budget runs on $5.3M surplus
President credits cleared property tax bill and membership drive for recovery
Coun. Sam Tilley thanks colleagues for support, plans to continue serving after completing program
Eliyah Qaqasiq, 6, gets air on a jump on the hill leading to the Nakasuk School grounds earlier this week. He was sliding with his brother Nathan Qaqasiq, 5, and his grandmother, Rhoda Pudloo. “It’s lots of fun,” said Pudloo. “Even the adults love it.” (Photo by Daron Letts)
Volunteer firefighter Isaiah McKeown-Philip, left, and Capt. Sol Tagak assist with the Pack the Back donation drive Dec. 7 near Arctic Ventures. The initiative was hosted by the City of Iqaluit in collaboration with the Iqaluit Fire Department and Iqaluit Firefighters’ Association. Residents helped fill the back of an emergency vehicle with new toys, which the city plans to distribute to families in need through local organizations. About 500 toys, clothing and non-perishable food items were collected plus $400 in cash donations, Tagak said. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Charges against Michael Hatch adjourned to February — first opportunity a ‘conflict’ Crown is available
Jewelry-maker Mathew Nuqingaq, of Aayuraa Studio in Iqaluit, reaches for handcrafted earrings for a customer on Dec. 7 during the Inuksuk High School holiday craft fair. Aayuraa means snow goggles in Inuktitut. Hundreds of people attended the weekend craft event. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Terrence Kango carries his son, Mathew Kango, to the polling station at the Iqaluit cadet hall Monday to vote. It’s election day for Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. beneficiaries who are picking the organization’s new president as well as filling vice-president and secretary-treasurer positions at Qikiqtani Inuit Association. Kango said he was not motivated by NTI’s offer this year of a $100 voucher for any registered voter who shows up. “I was going to vote anyway,” he said. Polls close across Nunavut at 7 p.m. local time. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Service available on mobile, web apps; Microsoft plans to roll out to Office products
A detour around the construction zone at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth Way and Sinaa Street in Iqaluit will remain in effect until Dec. 13. City spokesperson Geoffrey Byrne gave the update Wednesday in a news release. The construction, related to sewer installation, was originally expected to be complete by Dec. 1, and then extended to Dec. 6. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Students sing, drum and recite poetry as a call to action during march Friday
Santa Claus, Premier P.J. Akeeagok, a few MLAs and around 300 others came out Thursday evening for a winter lights ceremony in front of the legislative assembly in Iqaluit. The ceremony opened with a speech by Nunavut Commissioner Eva Aariak and carols from the Aqsarniit Middle School choir before trees in front of the assembly were lit up with Christmas lights. The tree lighting ceremony is an annual event with similar ones happening all across Canada. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)
5 schools take part in Nunavut’s long-standing tradition
Longtime Nunavut leader pleaded guilty in March to operation of a vehicle with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit
David Kunuk of Iqaluit shows off his truck, decorated in a festive fashion Monday. He says he plans to go big with brightly lit decorations at his home as well for the City of Iqaluit’s upcoming annual Holiday Light Contest. Judges will award first, second and third-place prizes for the best-decorated homes or businesses after touring the city on Dec. 11 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Iqaluit museum appeals to public for historical items related to the old Apex bridge
Leonard Christie, age four, drops his handwritten letter to Santa Claus into the express mail bag at the Iqaluit Centennial Library on Nov. 30. Leonard and his siblings made colourful crafts during a letter-writing workshop for kids, organized by volunteers with the Friends of the Iqaluit Public Library. Children in Iqaluit are invited to write letters to Santa by addressing them to: Santa Claus North Pole H0H 0H0 Canada. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Dimitri Pellerin, 10, mills wood on a table saw with Robert Comeau, a supervisor with the Qajakkut Society, on Dec. 2. Pellerin was part of a twice-weekly drop-in workshop hosted by the society. Funded by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s Cultural Activities Program, the workshops offer Inuit of all ages hands-on experience piecing together two varieties of traditional-style kayaks. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Santa Claus visits with children at the Christmas Craft Market organized by Carrefour Nunavut, held Dec. 1 at École des Trois Soleils in Iqaluit. Santa circled the gymnasium several times, ensuring all the children had an opportunity to share a special moment and receive some candy canes. (Photo by Daron Letts)
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