By Aastha Sethi Local Journalism Inititative Reporter Peter Clarkson is challenging incumbent Clarence Wood for the title of Inuvik’s mayor in this month’s municipal election. Inuvik, Hay River, Fort Smith, Norman Wells and Fort Simpson are each less than two weeks away from municipal election day, October 21. Clarkson, a longtime resident of Inuvik, has previously served one term as mayor and another as deputy mayor. He said he worked as a GNWT regional director in Inuvik between 2006 and 2020. He told Cabin Radio he decided to put his name forward because he cares about the town’s future and wants to see strong collaboration with local Indigenous leadership. He believes his past experience makes him an ideal candidate for the role. “I think this has prepared me really well…
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