Iqaluit

RCMP needs resources for alcohol enforcement: Commander

City councillors hear update on project that involved police teaming up with municipal enforcement

Iqaluit RCMP lack the “resources” needed to continue a pilot project launched this year with municipal enforcement, which aimed to curb public drinking, says detachment commander Staff Sgt. Vlatko Nikolovski. Coun.

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Pop-up creativity

Erica Jacque displays some of her prints at a pop-up craft fair hosted at Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum in Iqaluit. On Sunday evening, the painter and jewelry-maker was one of five artists to set up shop, which attracted dozens of customers. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Iqalummiut fill out online survey on racism

Iqaluit residents Baidir Bangoura, left, and Kareen Thompson fill out a survey launched by Nunavut Black History Society Friday, at Astro Theatre. The survey asks respondents to share their experiences with racism in the territory. The society encourages all Nunavummiut to take the survey, which is available through the organization’s Facebook page. (Photo by Daron Letts)

City of Iqaluit asks residents to keep causeway clean

The City of Iqaluit has asked residents to check near the causeway boat launch for derelict vehicles, propane tanks, tires and other debris they may have left there. Operational boats, snowmobiles and qamutiik may remain where they are, but other refuse must be gone by June 12, the city announced Friday in a public service announcement. Residents can contact bylaw to make arrangements for removal of items. (Photo by Mosha Folger)

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Free lunch at Elders Qammaq

From left, volunteers Keswa Tembeka, Night Bakunzi and Sharon Poshai dish out free lunch at the Elders Qammaq in Iqaluit on Saturday. Dozens of residents took part in the event, organized by Nunavut Seventh Day Adventists. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Introducing Iqaluit’s newest blackbelt

Andrew Keim, a Judo Nunavut coach and volunteer for two decades, receives his black belt from fellow coach Michael Smook at Aqsarniit middle school in Iqaluit on Saturday. The ceremony was part of the organization’s year-end tournament. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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