Mr. Harper's visit to Pangnirtung

This morning I headed down to the airport... there was a visitor coming to Pang....Prime Minister Stephen Harper. There was lots of action... our Rangers and Cadets were there, as well as community members and media...and well security...and like 5 planes plus a normal Canadian North flight!!

Here's a shot of the Rangers and Cadets...as they await Mr. Harper's appearance out of the airplane!
Here he is...with a quick wave...Mr. Harper greeted the Rangers and Cadets---he shook each of their hands, and asked their names!

One of 'many' photo ops!!

He signed the 'Welcome to Pangnirtung' banner that the summer students from the Uqqurmiut Centre. Then came behind the sign for a photo---I stood beside him---just beside his left shoulder. (I'm hoping that someone from the community can give me a copy of this shot!!) After the photo he turned around, shook my hand and asked my name! We spoke briefly---and unfortunately I didn't say can I get a photo!? and hand my camera to someone beside me!! but that's ok--many others took this opportunity to get photos with him!

We all gathered outside the Hamlet office where Mr. Harper did his 'official' speech. He reannounced $17 million already earmarked for construction of a small-craft harbour in the community. (from the CBC's arcticle found at http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2009/08/20/harper-arcticvisit.html?ref=rss)
Also check out the announcement HERE

Here's a shot of the media... and community that had gathered to hear the announcement!