A fourth water truck for Gjoa Haven is unloaded from a chartered Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft on Monday. The truck was brought in to boost water delivery capacity amid ongoing disruptions to the community’s water system. (Photo courtesy of Trem Brian)
Community coping with water disruption since January after break discovered in water main
Gjoa Haven residents are getting some relief from the community’s ongoing water service disruption with Monday’s delivery of a new water truck and a separate shipment of bottled water that was being distributed Tuesday.
Canadian rock band Trooper performs in Cambridge Bay as part of the Kitikmeot Trade Show. The group behind the 1978 hit “Raise a Little Hell” played two shows in the community, on Feb. 20 and 21. The Nunavut hamlet is the northernmost place Trooper has ever played, said a post from the group on Facebook. “Being invited into this culture that sits as the crown on top of our country is an honour we never take lightly. Quana,” the post said. (Photo courtesy of Trooper/Facebook)
Parks Canada staff, Nunavut government staff and Pond Inlet residents celebrate the annual return of the sun on Feb. 9. Community members marked the day with a feast of country food, performances, games and activities. The amount of sunlight continues to grow quickly this time of year, with northern areas gaining about 12 extra minutes each day. (Photo courtesy of Parks Canada, Nunavut)
Canadian Armed Forces members take part in Operation Nanook-Nunalivut in February. Operation Nanook is an annual northern military exercise. (Photo courtesy of Master Cpl. Sarah Morley, Canadian Armed Forces)