Nunavut police investigate deaths of 3 people near Arviat
“Things like this don’t make a lot of sense,” says premier
Nunavut police are investigating the deaths of three people over the weekend just outside of Arviat. (File photo by Sarah Rogers)
Nunavut police are investigating the deaths of three people over the weekend just outside of Arviat.
The RCMP said Monday that officers were on the scene near the Kivalliq community.
Police did not indicate if it is a criminal investigation; the RCMP said in an emailed statement it would issue more information once police had “a better understanding of the circumstances.”
Arviat mayor Joe Savikataaq Jr. said Monday that the causes of death of the three individuals were unknown and the hamlet was not involved in the investigation.
His father, Premier Joe Savikataaq, tweeted his condolences to the victims’ loved ones on Monday afternoon.
“Sending my condolences to Arviat after the tragic incident over the weekend,” Savikataaq said.
“Things like this don’t make a lot of sense. I’m sending you all strength and hope.”
Naglingnaq!!
Sending my condolences ? to all the families.
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Heartbreaking?❣️?
Such a tragedy 🙁 Condolences to the community <3
Condolences to the family </3 There are no words of comfort
I hope there is more of an effort with Nunavut Housing Corp and Mumilaaq Kakka regarding homelessness in Nunavut
Should there be commenting allowed here? Please be respectful to the families that are affected
I emailed mumilaaq last year if they could get help and never got a reply back 🙁
My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers.
Norman Aomauk Usutuk.