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Public Notice: Bears in Area

BEARS IN NECHAKO AREA

 

April 26, 2021 – There have been reports of grizzly bear(s) behind Lahakas Blvd. near Kitimat City High School in the Nechako neighborhood.

 

Please use caution in these areas and please leave the bear(s) alone. Do not stop or slow down to take pictures of the bears while driving.

It is an offence to feed or harass wildlife, and violators can face penalties under the Wildlife Act. The bear(s) has not demonstrated aggressive behavior at this time.

 

If there is an emergency...

New Emergency Alert System - Voyent Alert

APRIL 21, 2021 – We are switching providers for our community emergency notification system. Voyent Alert is a multi-purpose communication service consisting of:

1) Emergency Communications

The primary purpose of the service is to provide emergency communications information. You will receive information during critical safety events such as extreme weather, fires, floods, water quality advisories, etc.

2) Non-Emergency Communications

You can also register to receive non-emergency notifications from...

DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC DELAYS

DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC IMPACTS

 

April 21, 2021 – The District of Kitimat is conducting road repairs today, April 21, 2021, between two intersections from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Impacted intersections are:

 

1)    Haisla/Lahakas intersection    

2)      Lahakas/Wakashan intersection      

Please expect traffic impacts including delays and potential re-routing. Please obey all signage and flagging personnel...

Public Works Yard Summer Hours

April 19, 2021 - Summer work hours will be in effect at the Public Works Yard starting May 3 until September 3, 2021:

Monday to Friday   7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

After 3:30 p.m. please contact the District of Kitimat main office with your Public Works Yard inquiries:

Public Works Yard                         7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.      250-632-8930

District...

PRESS RELEASE: New Yard Waste Collection Program Begins in May

PRESS RELEASE:  New Yard Waste Collection Program Begins in May

APRIL 14, 2021
KITIMAT, BC – The District of Kitimat is all set to launch its new residential yard waste collection program at the beginning of May. Yard waste, which includes leaves, grass, and twigs, will be collected from Kitimat homes every other week until November. The collected yard waste will be composted at the District’s landfill.
What to Expect
Although the new program will be pretty simple to use, the District has a few...