Photo: Angels among us

The Iqaluit fire department contributed a load of toys to the Angel Tree Society’s annual gift drive, Dec. 14, which will be included in a batch of about 350 gifts the non-profit group will give to children of low-income households in Iqaluit. Volunteers wrapped these with a first batch 250 gifts on the 14th. They will keep collecting and wrapping presents in time for Christmas Eve. The society collects more than $9,000 in gifts and cash donations to purchase gifts every year. “We’ve gotten some wonderful donations,” said Leslie Leafloor, long-time board member and coordinator of this year’s drive. “Each year it amazes me at how generous this community is, with their donations or by volunteering their time.” (COURTESY OF IQALUIT FIRE DEPT)