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Notice of Temporary Haisla Bridge Traffic Restrictions

Posted on Friday, July 28, 2023 08:02 PM

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY HAISLA BRIDGE TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Please be advised of the following restrictions for the Haisla Bridge:

  • July 31 to August 7 - NO LOADS OVER 63,000 KGS IN WEIGHT CAN CROSS THE NEW BRIDGE - NO EXCEPTIONS. Both lanes of traffic will commute over the new bridge. Due to construction activities, the new bridge will not be able to accommodate overload vehicles.
  • August 8 - Full transport over the new bridge, with new traffic permit requirements.

Due to construction activities, this...

Overnight Emergency Room Closures at the Kitimat General Hospital

Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 07:18 PM

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 Overnight Emergency Room Closures at the Kitimat General Hospital


Kitimat BC, July 25, 2023 — The District of Kitimat shares the concerns with the recent overnight emergency room (ER) closures at the Kitimat General Hospital. Mayor Germuth is in communication with Administrators of the Northern Health Authority (NHA) and remains an advocate for keeping our emergency room open. The District continues to regularly communicate with Northern Health.

On July 13, a meeting of...

Campfire ban in effect for Kitimat as of July 10

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2023 05:30 PM

This notice is out of date. Please visit www.kitimat.ca/fire for current fire prohibitions.


The District of Kitimat is now implementing a campfire/backyard fire ban, in line with recently updated restrictions in place across the Northwest Fire Centre region.

This is in effect as of 3:00 p.m., July 10, 2023.

A campfire or backyard fire within Kitimat is defined as any fire one metre wide. Or 1.5 metres in certain areas of the community. (Visit www.kitimat.ca/fire to read our backyard fire pamphlet for...

Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre closing early July 7

Posted on Friday, July 07, 2023 07:51 PM

Due to today’s extreme heat and our need to ensure a safe work environment for our staff, the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre will close tonight, July 7, at 5:00 p.m.  The facility will re-open tomorrow morning, July 8, at 11:00 a.m.  We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Road resurfacing means alternating traffic on July 8

Posted on Friday, July 07, 2023 07:08 PM

On July 8, road resurfacing work on Haisla Boulevard, between Lahakas Boulevard and Kuldo Boulevard, will mean single-lane, alternating traffic from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.