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RANKIN INLET CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Rankin Admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:05:51 +0000

RANKIN INLET CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE:

GAME 1- THURSDAY, AUGUST 26TH @ 6:30PM: INUKSHUK CONS (HOME) VS M&T
GAME 2- MONDAY, AUGUST 30TH @ 6:30PM: M&T (HOME) VS INUKSHUK CONS
GAME 3- TUESDAY, AUGUST 31ST @ 6:30PM: INUKSHUK CONS (HOME) VS M&T
GAME 4- WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 6:30PM: M&T (HOME) VS INUKSHUK CONS (IF NECESSARY)
GAME 5- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND @ 6:30PM: INUKSHUK CONS (HOME) VS M&T (IF NECESSARY)

Penny Sale

Rankin Admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:30:32 +0000

Penny Sale on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Community Hall. The sale will be from 1-4pm. Lots of good items! We are fundraising for Breast Cancer & GSD.

Small Engine Repair Course

Rankin Admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:27:07 +0000

A small engine repair course will be held for two weeks in Rankin Inlet. This course will be taught by the Nunavut Fisheries Training Consortium. It is open to beneficiaries in the Kivalliq Region and will be held for two weeks in September (dates to be confirmed at a later date). The course provides the basics in Engine repairs for smaller inshore vessels.
In order to attend you must be a Inuit beneficiary 18 years or older, looking for a career in the fishing industry. All costs are paid for- travel, meals and accommodation along with a training allowance.
To apply you can contact your local Community Economic Development Officer or you can download the application on the Nunavut Fisheries Training Consortium website at: www.nftconsortium.org

Picnic in the Park

Rankin Admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:33:17 +0000

Come out and take in a free BBQ and snacks sponsored by the GN and Nunavut Parks. They will be hosting a picnic at the park at the Iqalugaarjuup Nunanga Territorial Park on Saturday, August 28th from 1pm-4pm. There will also be a hike through the archeological site with stories about the structures and life of the Thule people, and on the plants of the area. A thank you ceremony and presentations will be made to Elder’s and yout…h to those who helped with the development of the signage program and interpretive material for the park.

NOTE: ELDER’S can get a drive to the park. CALL PULAARVIK KABLU FRIENDSHIP CENTRE (645-2600) on FRIDAY to arrange a pick-up for Saturday.

In case of bad weather: The picnic and presentations will be held at the community hall at 2pm. Please listen tot he radio after 10am on Saturday to ensure the picnic is still being held at the Park.

GEMS program

Rankin Admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:18:33 +0000

The Hamlet of Rankin Inlet would like to congratulate Gary Noolook and Sharlene Saumik for being selected to attend the GEMS program in Baker Lake.

This weeks softball schedule

Rankin Admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:37:56 +0000

Please remember to forward your scores to Damian! Thanks

Monday:

6:15pm Inukshuk Cons vs M&T

7:30pm Huka Inuks vs Arctic Heating

Tuesday:

6:15pm Huka Inuks vs The Eskimos

7:30pm Blue Sox vs M&T

Wednesday:

6:15pm Inukshuk Cons vs Huka Inuks

7:30pm M&T vs Arctic Heating

Thursday:

6:15pm Arctic Heating vs Inukshuk Cons

7:30pm The Eskimos vs Blue Sox

MP announcement and Agnico Eagle is coming to town

Rankin Admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:44:42 +0000

The Honorable Leona Aglukkaq along with the Honorable Lorne Kusugak made an announcement today at the Rankin Inlet Community Hall that Rankin Inlet will be receiving $10 million dollars for infrastructure upgrades to the water and sewage systems. In other news, Agnico-Eagles Mines has completed the acquisition of the Meliadine Gold Project property just outside of Rankin Inlet. Further announcements will follow with respect to Agnico-Eagle Mines’ plans for development of the Meliadine property. This will be released during a planned August 10^th meeting in Rankin Inlet.

Inuktitut News Release

News Release

Mayor John Hickes introducing the Honorable Leona Aglukkaq and Lorne Kusugak

The MLA for Rankin Inlet North the Honorable Lorne Kusugak addressing the crowd and introducing Leona Aglukkaq

Member of Parliment, the Honorable Leona Aglukkaq addressing the crowd in Rankin Inlet on the Infrastrcuture upgrades coming to Rankin Inlet

MP visits Rankin Inlet

Rankin Admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:22:15 +0000

The Honorable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for the North is arriving today July 7th, 2010. There will be a major announcement tomorrow July 8th, 2010 at 12 noon at the Community Hall. The Hon. Leona Aglukkaq along with the Hon. Lorne Kusugak and John Hickes, Mayor of Rankin Inlet will be making a very important announcement to the people of Rankin Inlet. We are encouraging the community to attend to take in this special visit from our Member of Parliament.

Rankin Inlet Co-ed Softball League begins

Rankin Admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:36:41 +0000

The Rankin Inlet Co-ed Softball League began last night. Although the fog was thick and a mist was coming down it did not slow anyone down. “M & T” won “The Eskimos” and “Inukshuk Cons” defeated “Arctic Heating”. Play resumes the rest of the week and the schedule can be found under the Recreation departments site on the Hamlet website. Come out and cheer on your team.

July’s Volunteer of the Month: Adrianna Kusugak

Rankin Admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:21:35 +0000

The Rankin Inlet Fitness Club and the Aerobics club want to recognize Adrianna Kusugak for her volunteering efforts in making the town of Rankin Inlet a healthier community. Adrianna volunteers her evenings 3 days a week and is dedicated to making the people of Rankin Inlet a healthier community.

She recently helped with the Biggest Loser competition where a number of women in the community lost a lot of weight. Adrianna also volunteers numerous hours into various hockey tournaments and the Laura Gauthier Memorial Volleyball Tournament.

She is committed to healthy living and is looking for nothing in return. She is a great mentor for the people of Rankin Inlet. Thanks Adrianna for all that you do!