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.
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)
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)