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Iqaluit Toonik Tyme civic holiday set for April 11

City offices, recreational facilities close for start of annual spring festival

City of Iqaluit recreational facilities will close April 11 for the Toonik Tyme civic holiday. A municipal bylaw designates the first Friday of the annual spring festival as a holiday.

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Mushers race on Puvirnituq’s bay

Two dog teams face off Thursday to reach the finish line of the Puvirnituq Snow Festival race. A first-place finish earns $2,400, and if the record of one hour and seven minutes is broken, another $1,000 is added to the pot. (Photo by Cedric Gallant)

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Community performance in Baker Lake

Hugh Tulurialik plays keyboard during a performance at Baker Lake’s community hall on Saturday as part of the lineup at the Baker Lake music concert. A square dance followed the free event. (Photo courtesy of Iqklu Killulark)

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