By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Andrew Blackadar has retired as Nunavut RCMP’s commanding officer to take a new job with the territorial government. Blackadar, 58, says he’s proud of the work the RCMP did to improve relations with communities across the territory during his three-year tenure. He started as head of Nunavut RCMP in July 2022 and his final day was June 4, marking an end to his 35-year policing career. “It was time to retire,” Blackadar said in an interview. Leading the service’s Nunavut division is “probably one of the most challenging positions in the RCMP,” he said, pointing first to the territory’s vastness. Another challenge is addressing its “cultural sensitivities.” Blackadar, who retires with the rank of chief superintendent, said he was proud to…
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