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Electric fence at dump will make Inuvik safer, says biologist

Electric fence at dump will make Inuvik safer, says biologist

A plan to put up electric fencing around the Inuvik landfill to keep out dangerous scavengers is going forward with money from Ottawa, but an outgoing town councillor is cautioning the town to bear a few details in mind.
This is your council, Inuvik

This is your council, Inuvik

In just a few days, we will have a new town council.
Covid-19 outbreak declared at Inuvik homeless shelters

Covid-19 outbreak declared at Inuvik homeless shelters

A Covid-19 outbreak has been declared at the Inuvik Homeless Shelter.
Eleven running for eight Inuvik council seats

Eleven running for eight Inuvik council seats

Municipal Election Day is Oct. 18, with voting set up at the Midnight Sun Complex and Ingamo Hall. There are 11 candidates for town council in Inuvik this election, each bringing their own concerns and capabilities to the job. We spoke with candidates to give you an idea of what each of them stand for.
Inuvik man arrested following midnight shooting

Inuvik man arrested following midnight shooting

A man is in custody and another person was taken to hospital after RCMP were called to a shooting on Mackenzie Road Oct. 10.
Online all candidate election forum locked in for Oct. 14 in Inuvik

Online all candidate election forum locked in for Oct. 14 in Inuvik

With the Oct. 18 municipal election fast approaching and 11 candidates on the ballot for eight Town Council seats, CBC North and the Inuvik Drum are teaming up to host an online all candidates forum Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain time.
Inuvik men’s group “The Cabin” seeks to promote positive masculinity

Inuvik men’s group “The Cabin” seeks to promote positive masculinity

A new men’s wellness group is planning an entire winter of social activities, ranging from barbecues to ice fishing trips, meeting every Wednesday.
Frost Blisters flaring up along Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway

Frost Blisters flaring up along Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway

They may not be a skin problem, but frost blisters are flaring up along the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway as global warming progresses.
Inuvik Firefighters work hard, train harder

Inuvik Firefighters work hard, train harder

It’s been a busy year for the Town of Inuvik Fire Department.
Inuvik Drum: Reconciliation is a difficult journey worth taking

Inuvik Drum: Reconciliation is a difficult journey worth taking

National Truth and Reconciliation Day has been far too long in coming, but it’s finally here.