Photo: Blizzard shuts down Kivalliq offices, hocket tournament

This was the scene outside of the arena in Rankin Inlet the evening of March 15, when officials coordinating the Avataq First Air Cup — a senior men’s hockey tournament in the Kivalliq — had to cancel its bronze and gold medal games due to blizzard conditions. The same blizzard continued through the region March 16, shutting many businesses and government offices. Environment Canada is calling for winds gusting up to 110 kilometres an hour this evening and a wind chill dipping to below -50C. (PHOTO BY NOEL KALUDJAK)