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 Happy Spring! You know spring is in the north when:  you can see the tops of the rocks on the hill side, the road pavement, ravens flying around making a lot of noise, polar bears walking into town, cross country skiers, kids taking their parka's off on the play ground, and amazing blue skies, no wind, and balmy temperatures of 10 below zero.  That is spring!! It was beautiful walking today, but not out of sight of the polar patrol--it is so quiet here, the only sound is the crunch of the snow under your boots, and the planting of the poles--pretty awesome. Every one is looking forward to our break next week.  Many teachers are staying here to enjoy the cross country skiing, and the rest.  I am looking forward to jetting off to the coast to get my income tax in order, and to enjoy a glass of good wine.   Our poor principal is having to work hard at covering the Inuit language classes.  Staff is hard to come by.  I am filling in for the next few weeks as a sub--but we are not doing

 Hello all 18 of our secondary students were taken to Montreal for a week to experience southern culture, and to explore post graduate educational opportunities.  The trip was put together by our School Director.  It was an outstanding opportunity for youth to see what is going on outside of this remote village.  From all reports, the students were well received, and they really had their eyes opened.  They went to museums, post secondary institutions, and were partners in a student exchange.  They also got to see the Montreal Canadians play!  Wish I could have been there!!  The other students will be coming here in April. Weather continues to be the story .  Last week we lost 3 school days because of the snow, ice and blizzard conditions.  This means that services such as water and sewage are put on hold because they can't get around in the heavy snow.  The community has 2 loaders, and their main job is to keep the airstrip open.  Then of course, one of the loaders had mechanical