On August 3, 2022 at 11:00 pm the Arviat RCMP were dispatched to a report of an ATV accident with injuries and single fatality on 7th Avenue.
There were four people on the ATV at the time of the accident, two adult passengers were injured, one child sustained several injuries and the second child was pronounced deceased at the health centre. The matter remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the family and the community during this very difficult time.