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Report card measures progress on Official Community Plan

A report card on the Official Community Plan puts to print the effort the District of Kitimat has taken to achieve our core themes in this community vision document.

The report was presented to Council on July 7, providing a qualitative look at District’s actions and efforts.

In an OCP, the content provides guidance for Council to make decisions which match the residents’ interest for how the community should grow or develop over time.

The OCP’s themes are:

• Cultivate Diversified Economic Growth.

Traffic impacts relating to August 16 concert

Residents will notice noise and parking and traffic changes around Riverlodge Recreation Centre relating to the LNG Canada-hosted community celebration of Saturday, August 16.

The following traffic changes will be in effect:

• Dyke Road (at Riverlodge) will be closed to traffic.
• Saturday, August 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Local traffic and emergency vehicles will continue to be allowed. The event organizers are responsible to provide necessary access.

• Peace Street will be closed to traffic,...

FireSmart Kitimat heading to Lakelse for a family-friendly event

Join the FireSmart Kitimat team at Lakelse Lake on Thursday, August 14. At both 11:00 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m. there will be a scavenger hunt trail walk, starting at the Furlong Bay beach parking lot. Register now by clicking here. Bring the family and join us for a fun, hands-on day in the forest! Kids will collect items along the trail to build their very own “Grab and Go Bag” while learning about FireSmart and emergency preparedness. What’s Included: FireSmart learning stations along a scenic forest...

Survey seeks understanding on federal immigration changes

Together with the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Kitimat Community Services Society, we'd like to know how recent immigration changes - specifically Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) tighter limits on Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), spousal work permits, and study permits - affect business owners. This survey can be filled out through our Get Involved Kitimat page here. E-mail edo@kitimat.ca for more information.

Water Treatment upgrade progressing well

The Water Treatment Upgrade for Kitimat has been proceeding at a great pace since breaking ground in March.

Last week, the main level concrete slab was poured, and installation of underground utilities will be in progress this month.

In September you may notice dramatic changes as the steel building structure will start getting installed. That work will finish in November.

While the commissioning of the new water plant won’t be until later next year, we have been making great steps towards...