Clyde River mini mall unlikely

Nunavut’s minister of economic development provided an unenthusiastic response to a petition for a mini-mall in Clyde River.

Instead of offering funding, he provided a list of telephone numbers of agencies who might be able to help get the project started.

“I expect that the community’s [economic development officer] would be working closely with the community on this project,” David Simailak wrote in his response. “The CEDO should be assisting with research to access various funding sources at all levels.”

Uqqummiut MLA James Arreak brought the petition for the mall to the Legislative Assembly last November.