It was difficult for Jennifer Maier to sum up her late husband in a few words.
- photo courtesy of Jennifer Maier
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Only 35 at the time of his passing, Adam was also father to two children, Ryan and Ava Maier. He owned and operated both Cloud 9 and Twisted Concession at the Midnight Sun Complex, along with a catering business.
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She and Adam had been living in Saskatoon when Adam saw an advertisement for a cook in Inuvik.
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Twisted Concession and Cloud 9 are now owned by Jennifer under the company name Twisted Ladle. Larry Allum is running both.
Allum remembers Adam came to him seeking some casual help at the airport one day per week.
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He called news of AdamSA国际影视传媒檚 death devastating.
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For now, it will be business as usual at both the concession and Cloud 9.
- with files from Kirsten Fenn
