Inuvik Community Greenhouse aiming to reduce food insecurity with new facility
Inuvik will be receiving a new specialized year-round greenhouse in an effort to reduce food scarcity in the North. Ray Solotki, the Inuvik Community Greenhouse…
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Western Arctic Youth Collective wins $97K in AIP youth category
The Western Arctic Youth Collective will be expanding its events and programming thanks to the Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP). On Feb. 17, the collective was awarded…
Upcoming renewable energy project in Inuvik turns cardboard into fuel
Inuvik produces more than 60 tonnes of cardboard every year and Aurora College wants to turn it into clean fuel. This new project is “tailored”…
New online group connects northern women on sober journey
Natasha Kulikowski wants women who are on a journey to sobriety to know they’re not alone. “Just knowing that there’s other people out there going…
Solar farm planned for Inuvik
Nihtat Energy Ltd. received $800,000 in prize funding from the federal government for clean energy projects.
An Indigenous-run business is aiming to reduce Inuvik’s diesel reliance. Nihtat Energy Ltd., is receiving $800,000 in prize funding from the federal government for a…
Sunrise Festival in Inuvik goes online to celebrate the light
“I think the [community] is excited for the vaccine to come along, so we can come together again,” says Challis.
Inuvik residents have grown accustomed to the darkness but say they’re excited to welcome back the light. This year residents cant gather for its annual…
CPHO confirms positive COVID-19 case in Inuvik
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), has confirmed a positive case of COVID-19 in Inuvik. According to a press release, the individual travelled…
Inuvik implementing mandatory masks for town facilities
Residents of Inuvik are now required to wear masks while inside town facilities. The policy is being introduced in an effort to prevent the spread…
Two people rescued in Inuvik after vehicle falls through ice
Two people and three dogs were rescued near Inuvik after their vehicle went through ice. In an RCMP press release, police say they received a…
Inuvik man facing murder charge
A 38-year-old Inuvik man is facing a murder charge after an incident in June. On June 5, a man was found injured and unresponsive on…