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Minerals North Conference and Trade Show

The District of Kitimat is excited to see the Minerals North conference and trade show in the community, from May 8th to 10th, 2024. 

Co-hosted by Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, the District, and the Kitimat Economic Development Association, this annual conference is hosted in a northern community and brings together professionals and industry leaders to discuss developments, best practices, and new opportunities.

We’re proud for Kitimat to be the 2024 conference host community!

As we move closer to...

April 2024 - District of Kitimat Newsletter

Our monthly District of Kitimat newsletters are posted on social media and distributed to various locations around town, including the museum, library, Tamitik and Riverlodge Recreation Centre. 

The newsletter is also sent out to residents quarterly throughout the year.  For April you can find your copy as an insert in the Kitimat Northern Sentinel paper this week or download your pdf version here.

More details about March 17 fire at KIR

The Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Service has reached preliminary findings into the investigation of the March 17 fire at Kitimat Ice Rink.

The investigation continues and no firm conclusions have been reached but initial findings suggest the fire may have originated from a faulty or malfunctioning wall-mounted heater within the Referee’s Room.

This information is preliminary and is subject to additional investigation and analysis. The Kitimat Fire and Ambulance Service is working closing with...

Making Kitimat a welcoming community to healthcare professionals

The District of Kitimat is taking steps to improve local healthcare.

The Kitimat Healthcare Professionals Attraction and Retention Strategy has been adopted, with a number of key recommendations to boost the number of healthcare professionals in Kitimat. Kitimat Council has approved the first-year budget of the program, which is funded by LNG Canada.

“To address healthcare recruitment challenges, we needed a program that is dedicated to our own community,” says Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth. “We...

Volunteer advisory opportunities available

Did you know there are various commissions and committees within the District of Kitimat that members of the public can volunteer to join?

Advisory Planning Commission – 1 position

Learn more about what these roles involve and how to apply at www.kitimat.ca/advisorygroups.