Workers scrape charred pieces of metal from the site of Naujaat’s old community centre and drive it away from the site Sunday afternoon in a truck. The building burned down Oct. 7 from an unknown cause. Mayor, Alan Robinson told Nunatsiaq News the community is getting along as it waits for the fire marshal’s report. (Photo by David Venn)
Nunavut man wins $7M in WCLC lottery
Joelie Kaernerk said lack of electricity was especially hard on elderly
Joseph Quqqiaq announces leave of absence, says he will return to home community
New centre will serve between 25 and 100 learners each year
Extradition options exhausted, arrest warrant remains active in effort to make priest face justice in Canada
GN minister says new shipment will arrive by end of the week; community has dealt with shortage since Oct. 19
New project incorporating everyday words into Microsoft Translator
Josh Mapsalak cuts open the steaming ribcage of a female caribou in front of a Naujaat home Monday evening. His friend, Lionel Angotingoar, shot three caribou — two female, one male — just a few hours earlier. The successful hunt happened less than five kilometres from town. These caribou had an odour to them, as mid-October means it’s mating season. (Photo by David Venn)
Business had been struggling financially; co-op will continue hotel, food and cable TV services
Fall sitting expected to deal with seven bills plus possible tax on liquor sales
Operator error resulted in fuel tank overflowing, investigation concludes
About 25 kids take to the ice at Agnico Eagle Arena in Rankin Inlet on Oct. 21 for a free skate. After a few minutes of skating around haphazardly, they gathered at one end of the rink and skated to each line while returning to the starting position, until they reached the other end. (Photo by David Venn)
Rankin Inlet’s hunters association takes issue with statements made at Nunavut Planning Commission hearing
John Niakrok hopes to grow from operating arena canteen to opening his own brick-and-mortar establishment
Mary Ugyuk receives $5,000 prize for community care efforts
Coin made from gold mined from Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine mine
Makigiaqta aims to give young Nunavummiut like Charlotte Siksik opportunities to fulfill career goals
GN petroleum division director says shortfall was unexpected; delivery date moved up to ensure supply lasts
Department of Environment urges hunters to keep carcasses away from communities
Project designer, builder chosen; price tag up sharply over original estimate due to COVID-related inflation
Les Hickey filling in as Human Resources deputy minister, Beth Brown joins as press secretary
QIA to hold interviews as part of land-use study to provide information for possible renewable energy project
Anablak’s term was supposed to end in December 2022
Sheila Kolola most recently served as GN deputy minister for human resources
