Government still working on Taloyoak’s Netsilik School

Action plan to determine opening to be planned after air sampling tests are done

skin with a minor surgery, allows doctors to monitor the heart for abnormal heartbeats for up to three years. It detects and records abnormal heart rhythms automatically and can alert doctors if there is a problem,” he explained.

“Demonstrating our commitment to quality accessible care in Nunavut is the recent expansion of surgical procedures Qikiqtani General Hospital is able to perform,” added Main.

“Mr. Speaker, having these procedures available in-territory means shorter travel times to access treatment. For the cardiac procedure, it also means less frequent travel for testing.”

By Trevor Wright Northern News Services Taloyoak

Since Feb. 7, Taloyoak’s Netsilik School has been closed due to a fuel spill in the school. Netsilik MLA Joeseph Quqqiaq at the March 13 Legislative Assembly asked the minister of community and government services David Joanasie (who maintains government buildings) why the repairs are taking so long.

“My department has been working closely with the de- partment of education, in consultation with the department of health’s environmental officers (they have) indicated that before occupation further air sampling testing is required,” responded Joanasie.

Quqqiaq, when asking for a specific time when the school is going to be reopened, Joanasie responded that an action plan as to when the opening will occur will be determined once air testing is finished.

“We have been working with the environmental consultants is wondering when a school in his constituency will finally be reopened. NNSL file photo in getting assessments to make sure it’s safe and healthy for not just students, but the people that work in the school,” said Joanasie.

“Our students are anxious to get back to school. Their parents and families would also like them to resume their education