Operation Nanook comes to an end in Canada’s north
Posted Sep 2, 2016 10:10 pm.
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It’s an annual exercise designed to protect our northern border and exercise our sovereignty and Friday it came to an end.
Roughly 850 members of the military and civilians were involved in this year’s Operation Nanook which focused on operations in Yukon and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
Activities in Rankin Inlet include military patrols, search and rescue training and simulated combat exercises.
In the areas of the Whitehorse and Haines Junction, there was a whole-of-government response to a simulated earthquake.
In a news release from the Canadian Forces, some of their highlights included a close collaboration among federal, territorial, municipal and First Nations agencies as well as non-governmental organizations.
Griffon helicopters dispatched to the region also helped in the actual search and rescue of stranded Alaskan paddlers.
Officials say it’s about showcasing the country’s ability to operate effectively in our northern territories.
