Some semblance of normalcy has returned in Iglulik following a devastating fire that destroyed the communitySA国际影视传媒檚 Co-op on Jan. 20.

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Some residents have expressed concern about certain products seeming to be more expensive than usual at the but Recinos said managers at the retailer have attributed that to typical seasonal fluctuation. Some sealift merchandise has been selling out and the replacement products cost more to fly in by plane, he said.

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The Co-op quickly renovated its convenience store to turn it into a mini grocery store. The greatest challenge has been maximizing space as the convenience store SA国际影视传媒� at approximately 1,100 square feet SA国际影视传媒� only offers about 20 per cent of the area that was available at the Co-op. Offices in the smaller building were transformed into more space for stock.

SA国际影视传媒淢ember and community support has remained strong considering the much smaller footprint,SA国际影视传媒� said Duane Wilson, vice-president of stakeholder relations for Arctic Co-operatives.

The hamlet approved of the convenience store opening 24 hours a day throughout the week to help meet demand among the close to 1,700 residents.

Recinos said that situation has been closely observed for any nighttime disturbances, but thereSA国际影视传媒檚 been no issues after the first few weeks, he noted.

SA国际影视传媒淭hereSA国际影视传媒檚 no disruption to the community,SA国际影视传媒� said the mayor.

Wilson said the razed Co-op had proper insurance.

SA国际影视传媒淪o the member/owners of the Co-op in Iglulik need not have any concerns with respect to their accumulated equity in the co-operative,SA国际影视传媒� he said.

The deemed the Co-op fire suspicious. That investigation continues.

Plans are being made to ship construction supplies to Iglulik with the 2021 sealift so work to rebuild the Co-op grocery store can begin.

Ongoing fundraiser

A GoFundMe online fundraiser with a goal of $100,000 reached $92,950 as of Tuesday morning.

The organizer stated that all of the money will go to the Iglulik Food Bank.

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Other food bank donations have already been received from the Qikiqtani Inuit Association and Arctic Fresh.