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Joanne Monaghan awarded Kings Charles III Coronation Medal

We are proud to share that one of Kitimat’s longest ever serving public servants, Joanne Monaghan, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, honouring her commitment to public service and local governance.

She was nominated by Kitimat Council.

Monaghan joined Kitimat’s Council in 1980 as an Alderman (title later changed to Councillor). She served in this role until 2008 when she was elected as Kitimat’s first female Mayor, and served in that role until 2014.

Her political career...

Notes from Council, June 16, 2025

Notes from Council, June 16, 2025

• Council heard from a presentation of representatives from Coastal GasLink providing an update on the Cedar Link project.

• A presentation from PhD candidate Amy Kleptar, of the University of Northern B.C., discussed her research on the human health impacts of air quality in the Kitimat Valley. Council followed the presentation by approving a letter, on her request, acknowledging her presentation.

• Council heard an engagement update regarding the Kitimat Outdoor...

Notes from Council, June 9, 2025

Notes from Council, June 9, 2025

• Council received the District's Development Approvals Process Review report and approved its implementation plan as proposed.
• This report touches on ways that the District of Kitimat's approvals process can be more effective and efficient. It was funded by a grant from the Union of BC Municipalities.

• Festivals Kitimat, the organizing group which facilitates local July 1 events, received Council approval for the use of public facilities, free transit and approval...

Notes from Council, May 26, 2025

Notes from Council, May 26, 2025

• Representatives from Pacific Northern Gas attended to answer questions and present information relating to their PNG-West revenue requirements application to the BC Utilities Commission.
• Council adopted the Mulberry Street zoning amendment bylaw. The adoption of the bylaw allows secondary dwellings at these properties.
• The draft 2024 Annual Report for Kitimat was approved for public inspection. The public can now view the draft 2024 annual report from now until its...

Indigenous Peoples Celebration Day this month

Join us in Kitimat to experience the rich traditions and culture of the Haisla Nation, presented in partnership with the community.

There will be free food, fried bread, smoke oolichan for sale, weaving demo, Haisla Braid dancers, craft vendors, kids' crafts, cupcakes and more!

For more information call Riverlodge Recreation Centre at 250-632-8970.