New CAO in town

As of March 17, Iqaluit will have a new chief administrative officer.

Ian Fremantle of Powell River, B.C., will replace incumbent CAO Rick Butler.

Fremantle has been CAO for Powell River for the past five years and previously held the position in Golden, B.C., and Pasadena, Newfoundland.

City officials say Fremantle was chosen from five candidates for his mix of skills and attributes, which include experience in managing at the senior level, intergovernmental relations, labour issues, upgrades to infrastructure, comprehensive community development planning, capital project planning, city hall renovations, reorganizing departments to increase efficiencies, sewage treatment and paving programs and government housing.