The City of Iqaluit announced Friday that it will reopen its playgrounds, basketball courts, trails and parks as of Monday.
In a news release, the city urged residence to heed the limit of 25 people at any outdoor site and to maintain social distancing, but also encouraged Iqalummiut “to remain active, get outside, and take advantage of the longer days and warmer weather. However, it is advised that residents use caution on the trails during the seasonal melt.”
The following indoor facilities remain closed: Arctic Winter Games Complex, Arnaitok arena, aquatic centre, curling rink, Elder’s Qammaq and the Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre.
The municipality indicated that it will reassess cancellations and closures again on June 6.
Perhaps you could do a story about the complete disrepair of the Nakashuk Basketball court. For years the court has been barely functional and a hazard to the kids who play there despite being one of the most popular outdoor spaces in town. Let’s give the kids somewhere safe to play.