Rankin Inlet senior administrative officer (SAO) Darren Flynn said the hamlet is going flat out trying to keep on top of summer works this year.

He said this summer's work has been a little bit challenging for the hamlet's road crews.

"They had a very wet July," said Flynn. "That always causes additional work to keep the roads up to snuff because, rain or shine, vehicle traffic still continues.

"Obviously, with wet weather, a lot of the roads were getting a few pot holes. The guys are doing their very best to keep up and, of course, there's always those people who expect the roads outside of the municipality that we have to be kept up, as well, but those are priority two for us.

"When it comes to summer grading, priority one is always in town."

Flynn said it can be challenging sometim

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