MP announcement and Agnico Eagle is coming to town

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 10th 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