Photo: Officials open Qikiqtarjuaq’s new airport

Premier Eva Aariak, centre, inaugurated the new Qikiqtarjuaq airport terminal Jan. 10 with Economic Development and Transportation minister Peter Taptuna, to her right, Qikiqtarjuaq MLA and Uqqummiut MLA James Arreak (second from left), the community’s mayor, Loasie Audlakiak, and Levi Nutaralak, a local elder. The new energy-efficient facility provides an enlarged waiting area, baggage handling area and more office space for travellers and staff. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GN)