Around Iqaluit
August 11, 2006
Iqaluit this week
Pancake Brunch and Flea Market
Saturday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the cadet hall. Brunch served until 1 p.m. Proceeds go to the Qimaavik women’s shelter. To book a table, call Napatchie at 979-4566.
Music Camp for kids…
Drum dancing, throatsinging, fiddle, band, percussion and choir, for kids 6 to 16 years old. The camp runs from August 21 to 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Inuksuk High. To register, volunteer or ask questions call 979-0090.
… and Adults too
Evening music classes for adults on Monday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Inuksuk High. Instruments are provided. All are welcome!
August 11, 2006
Aging hockey stars plan to plug AWG arena
There’s a new plan to fix the swampy foundations of Iqaluit’s Arctic Winter Games Arena, involving one large construction company and a crew of aging hockey stars.
SNC-Lavalin, a multinational construction firm that’s currently working on Iqaluit’s new hospital, is proposing to team up with local construction companies to hold a “Hockey Night in Nunavut” fundraising event on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30, inside the old arena.
The present lineup will pit a local team, composed of Iqaluit’s business leaders and media personalities, against former NHL players such as Gary Leeman of the Toronto Maples Leafs, Tony McKegney of the Buffalo Sabres and Jim Thomson of the Los Angeles Kings.
Other events planned for the weekend include meet-and-greet opportunities for fans, a “hot stove dinner” with player appearances, a kids clinic and family skate, and a silent auction organized by a group dedicated to collecting Toronto Maple Leafs memorabilia.
The cost and availability of tickets is not yet known.
Consultants say a permanent fix for the arena floor, which would involve building a new foundation with metal posts drilled into bedrock, could cost $750,000.
August 11, 2006
City of Iqaluit hires new boss
The City of Iqaluit has hired Clinton Mauthe as the new chief administration officer.
“The city had numerous well qualified candidates for the position of chief administration officer,” said Deputy Mayor Glenn Williams. “The council selected Mr. Mauthe from a very strong group of candidates.”
Mauthe will come to Iqaluit as soon as he fulfills his obligations in Candle Lake, Saskatchewan where he is currently employed as the CAO.
“My ambition is to be in Iqaluit by Labour Day weekend,” Mauthe said. Due to contracts that he is wrapping up, he may not be in Iqaluit that early, but said he will be here no later than Oct. 15.
Mauthe has worked as a CAO for the last 15 years in various communities, including work in northern communities in Alaska and northern Saskatchewan. “Every position is a different experience,” said Mauthe. ”One of the big challenges is providing infrastructure to the people of Iqaluit.”
He is entering the position with a five-year contract. The job became vacant in March 2006 when the former CAO, Ian Freemantle, chose not to renew his contract, after spending three years in the job, after he was offered a one-year deal.
John Hussey, the city’s director of finance, assumed the role of interim CAO until council hired a replacement.
August 4, 2006
Iqaluit this week
Paintings on display
Monday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum. Edward Epp, an artist from Prince Rupert, BC, will present his paintings. Refreshments will be served.
Music Camp for kids…
Drum dancing, throat-singing, fiddle, band, percussion and choir, for kids 6 to 16 years old. The camp runs from August 21 to 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Inuksuk High. To register, volunteer or ask questions call 979-0090.
… and Adults too
Evening music classes for adults on Monday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Inuksuk High. Instruments are provided. All are welcome!
Hockey Camp
The Nunavut Stars of Hockey Camp will take place at the Arnaitok Ipeelie Arena from August 6 to 10. Register at the Northmart lottery booth or at the city recreation office in the AWG complex.
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