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Bish Creek Wildfire Update #4

May 15, 2020 – The wildfire currently burning in two cut blocks off of the Bish Creek Forest Service Road remains classified as Being Held, and remains approximately 40 hectares in size with no recent growth. The perimeter of the fire is almost completely protected and it is anticipated that the fire will be re-classified to Under Control by tomorrow.

The BC Wildfire Service has a crew of approximately 50 – 55 firefighters working on extinguishing the fire. These crews will remain in place through...

May 2020 DOK Newsletter

Our monthly District of Kitimat newsletters are posted on social media and usually distributed to various locations around town, including the museum, library, Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex and Riverlodge Recreation Centre. Due to COVID-19, the May DOK newsletter will not be distributed around town.

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• May 2020 DOK Newsletter

Hospital Beach Opens This Weekend

May 14, 2020 - Rio Tinto has announced that Hospital Beach will officially open this May long weekend.  The tidal area remains a closed construction zone.  The public is prohibited from entering the tidal area.

Rio Tinto has been working closely with the District of Kitimat and LNG Canada to open the beach safely. If members of the public proceed beyond the "Keep out - construction area" signs and onto the tidal water area, Hospital Beach will immediately be closed. Keeping out of the tidal...

Bish Creek Wildfire Update #3

May 13, 2020 – The wildfire currently burning in two cut blocks off of the Bish Creek Forest Service Road remains classified as Being Held, and remains approximately 40 hectares in size with no recent growth.

The BC Wildfire Service has requested an additional crew of 10 firefighters assist in suppression efforts. It is anticipated these extra personnel will assist with transitioning the fire’s status from Being Held to Under Control.

At this point there is no threat to the community and with the increase...

KUTE Cardboard Recycling Full For Today

May 13, 2020- Due to the high volume of content received, Kitimat Understanding the Environment (KUTE} is not able to take additional cardboard recycling for the remainder of the day. Please refrain from dumping cardboard at the KUTE facility.

Cardboard recycling services are expected to resume as scheduled. Thank you for your patience.

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• KUTE Cardboard Recycling Full For Today