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25 years on, mayor of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Que., reflects on tragic legacy of avalanche that struck school

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The deadliest avalanche in Quebec's history hit Kangiqsualujjuaq, Que., on Jan. 1, 1999. Nine residents, including five children younger than eight, died in the avalanche. Another 25 people were injured and were medevaced to Kuujjuaq and Montreal. With no roads linking Nunavik to southern Quebec, help was slow to arrive.

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25 years ago, a deadly avalanche destroyed the school in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik

Le 1er janvier 1999, une avalanche déferle sur des centaines de personnes réunies dans le gymnase de l’école de Kangiqsualujjuaq, au Nunavik, peu après le coup de minuit. Elle emporte avec elle 9 personnes, et en blesse 25 autres. Un quart de siècle s’est écoulé depuis l’avalanche la plus meurtrière du Québec, mais la cicatrice qu’elle a laissée est encore bien visible aujourd’hui.

1 year ago·Montreal, Canada

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25 years on, mayor of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Que., reflects on tragic legacy of avalanche that struck school

Maggie Emudluk was celebrating New Years on Jan. 1, 1999, with her family in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Que., when the unthinkable happened. An avalanche struck the community's school, killing nine people.

1 year ago·Canada

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