The Municipality of Rankin Inlet is requesting Proposals from qualified persons of Port Facility Planning and Design, and Barge off Loading Laydown Area engineering consulting services.

Sealed proposals for the above project will be accepted until 3:00pm local time Friday February 18th, 2011 at the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet. Proposals must be marked, “Proposal for Facility Planning and Design Services, Marine Development and Lay Down Area, Rankin Inlet, Project #1” on the outside of the envelope or package.

Please note: The NNI of the GN shall apply to this project.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Interested parties can obtain proposal packages from and shall be submitted in confidence to:

Damian MacInnis
Community Economic Development Officer
Municipality of Rankin Inlet
PO Box 310
Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Telephone: 867-645-2895
Fax: 867-645-2146
Email: cedo@rankininlet.ca

Only those proponents whose proposals are being considered will be contacted.

Nunavut Carvingstone Deposit EvaluationCommunity Consultations
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
Date: February 7, 2011 Monday
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Hamlet Chambers
Dept. of ED&T is holding a community meeting to gather information and locations of carvingstone in the Rankin Inlet area.
Everyone is welcome to the meeting to hear about the project and will be given the opportunity to contribute to this project.
Hunters, carvers, prospectors and those who have gathered their own carvingstone are especially welcomed. Refreshments will be served.
For any questions or comments, please contact the Economic Development Officer at the Hamlet office at 645-2895.

On Thursday January 20th from 5-10pm, the Department of Environment in conjunction with Nunavut Fine Furs will be holding a Pelt Handling Workshop.

Their focus will be on:
- Wolf, wolverine and fox pelt handling
- fur grading

It is a free event and everyone is welcome. Learn tips and techniques to earn more for your furs.

Door prizes and refreshments will be provided.

For more information please contact the Rankin Inlet Wildlife Office at 645-8084.

Suicide Prevention Walk
Come out & support your community!
January 7, 2011
1 pm @ the Community Hall
Join the community for Guest Speakers, snacks & beverages following the walk!
Square Dance January 7th from 9-12pm @ the Community Hall

Event Sponsored by: Government of Nunavut, Department of Health & Social Services

*Tickets must be purchased before January 7, 2011. Travel December 23-2010- January 9-2011.

Rankin Inlet to Chesterfield Inlet = $54 one way

Rankin Inlet to Whale Cove = $51 one way

Rankin Inlet to Arviat = $101 one way

Rankin Inlet to Baker Lake = $113 one way

Rankin Inlet to Coral Harbour = $137 one way

Rankin Inlet to Repulse Bay= $286 one way

Rankin Inlet to Winnipeg = $275 one way

Mayor (1):
Pujjuut Kusugak= 323 votes

Not elected:
Robert Janes=177 votes
John Hickes= 159 votes

Councilors (4):
Hamish Tatty= 337 votes
Jackson Lindell= 321 votes
Bernadette Tutanuak= 299 votes
Rosie Oolooyuk= 265 votes

Not elected:
Joe Kaludjuk= 247 votes
Chantel Maley-Ulayok= 245 votes
Noah Tiktak= 234 votes
Joachim Ayaruak= 172 votes
Violet Tywee= 159 vote

80% off all flights from December 23- Jan 9!!!!! Take advantage while you can!!!!

Rankin Inlet to/from Iqaluit -$198.50*
Rankin Inlet to/from Yellowknife -$198.50*

Winter Weekend Sell-Off with a free meal and wine.
Travel Outbound Friday or Saturday (Dec.10/11) and return Sunday or Monday (Dec.12/13)

* One-way fare quoted. Valid on return travel only.

Canadian North Seat Sale

Rankin Inlet to/from Iqaluit -

$198.50*

Rankin Inlet to/from Yellowknife –

$198.50*

(Weekend rates also available from Iqaluit to Ottawa and Yellowknife to Edmonton)

Winter Weekend Sell-Off

Travel Outbound Friday or Saturday (Dec.10/11)

and return Sunday or Monday (Dec.12/13)

* One-way fare quoted.  Valid on return travel only.

Municipal Elections will be held on December 13th from 10am-7pm.  The Mayor and four councilors will be voted in. Here are your options:

For Mayor: (vote for one) John Hickes, Pujjuut Kusugak and Robert Janes

For Council: (vote for four) Jackson Lindell, Hamish Tatty, Chantel Maley, Rosie Oolooyuk, Noah Tiktak, Joachim Ayaruak,  Violet Tywee, Joe Kaludjuk and Bernadette Tutanuak.

If you have been a resident of Rankin Inlet for one year and are 18 years of age then this is your final opportunity to vote, so please get out and get your voice heard.