By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong says Tuktoyaktuk is being left to deal with the aftermath of a historic storm surge on its own, despite widespread damage to roads and homes. Speaking at the Northwest Territories legislature on Tuesday, Armstrong described the flooding on August 30 as an event “never experienced before in recorded history.” She said water levels reached 2.6 metres – nearly 10 feet – and winds gusted up to 130 km/h. As a result, she said, the Arctic community was cut off from essential services after roads were damaged and blocked by high water and massive piles of driftwood. Weyallon Armstrong is the Monfwi MLA, representing the Tłı̨chǫ region. Lucy Kuptana, the MLA representing Tuktoyaktuk, is a cabinet member. Weyallon…
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