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Extreme Temperature Project - Open House

Extreme Temperature Project

The District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation are partnering on a project to better understand and plan for extreme temperature weather events.

An important project is now underway to understand which areas of our communities (both people and assets) are most at risk during extreme heat and cold weather. The Project will create plans to help address and reduce the potential impacts on our communities.

This Project is a collaboration between the District of Kitimat and...

District of Kitimat, Haisla Nation Council mark nearly two years in CEDI program

After nearly two years, the District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation Council (HNC) reflect on a rewarding process through the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) program.

CEDI is a national program delivered jointly by Cando (the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

The program in Kitimat, launched in March 2022, is a facilitated, collaborative process to address economic development challenges through a...

Water Quality Advisory, issued January 29, 2024

UPDATE | The Water Quality Advisory has been lifted as of noon on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

As of Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., the District of Kitimat water system is under a Water Quality Advisory.

Northern Health recommends that children, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems drink boiled water at this time.

All owners of public premises must make patrons aware of this Water Quality Advisory.

This advisory remains in effect until another public notice is...

Business Facade Improvement Program returns for 2024

The District of Kitimat is supporting local businesses through the Business Façade Improvement Program.

The program, funded through Northern Development Initiative Trust, provides approved businesses up to 50 per cent of the cost of their exterior improvements, to a maximum of $5,000. Funding is allocated on a first come-first serve basis.

The grant is a reimbursement to businesses which are approved, and work must take place in the 2024 calendar year.

“Promoting a vibrant community and...

Kitimat Current - January 2024 newsletter

Enjoy our monthly "Kitimat Current: community newsletter for January 2024.

This newsletter is available in our District of Kitimat facilities, placed in areas around the community, and this January edition is also delivered with the Northern Connector newsletter.

Click here to read the newsletter as a PDF.