3 Nunavut communities to get bigger Northern stores

The North West Company says it is planning to spend $11 million over the next yearto expand two of its stores in Nunavut and build a new one.

The Northern stores in Pond Inlet and Clyde River will be expanded and a new store will be built in Hall Beach.

Derek Reimer, director of business development for the North West Company, says there will be much more floor space in each of the Northern stores.

"That will include more space for produce and fresh meat, something that the communities haven't always had in large quantities," he said.

Reimer also says the company will be building a staff training area in each of the storesbecause it hopes to hire more local workers.

The North West Company plans to have all three projects finished by next summer.