Rankin Inlet
Listed below are the top fishers, the size of their catch (in inches) and the prize money won in the annual Rankin Inlet Cod Derby in Rankin on May 28.
- 1: John Octave Papak – 25 15/16 – $10,000
The official derby team of, from left, Dayna Ussak. Amy Siusangnark, April Wadland and Susan Hicks are ready for the masses to arrive during measuring day for the Rankin Inlet Cod Derby in Rankin on May 28. photo courtesy Noel Kaludjak 2: Theresa Amarok – 25 9/16 – $7,000
- 3: Rose Tootoo – 25 ½ – $5,000
- 4: Barbara Kabluitok – 25 1/8 – $4,000
- 5: Jake Pissuk – 24 1/8 – $3,000
- 6: Rolanda Innukshuk – 24 1/16 – $2,000
- T7: Atuat Shouldice – 23 7/8 – $500
- T7: Armand Alooq Jr. – 23 7/8 – $500
- T7: Johnny Mamgark – 23 7/8 – $500
- T7: Inukshuk Angoshadluk – 23 7/8 – $500
Nasty spring blizzard rolls in
Naujaat
A nasty late season blizzard in Naujaat on May 31 ended up with the community being without power for about 26 hours.
The power went down during the height of the storm and full power was not restored until a lineman could be flown in the following day, June 1.
As of press time, power was reportedly restored to the entire community.
