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Ammonia leak drill scheduled for November 22

Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex staff and the Kitimat Fire Department will be performing an ammonia leak drill on Wednesday, November 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

You may see emergency personnel and equipment during this exercise. Anyone at the facility during this time is asked to follow any direction as they would during an actual emergency.

Thank you very much for your patience during this important safety exercise.

Emergency Test Alert

The province has scheduled an emergency alert test for November 15, at 1:55 p.m. as part of a test of the national alert system.

According to the province, the test alert will go to all compatible cellphones and interrupt radio and television broadcasts. The test message to cellphones will read: “This is a TEST of the BC Emergency Alert system. This is ONLY a TEST. In an emergency, this message would tell you what to do to stay safe. This information could save your life. Click for more info: www...

Service Centre water disruption, November 8

Update, November 9, 2023

We're happy to say water service is fully restored. Thank you for your patience.

Updated 3:50 p.m., November 8, 2023

The District is actively repairing the damaged water main which has disrupted water service to Service Centre this afternoon.

We're anticipating the repair will be complete sometime late into the night.

If you've experienced water discolouration today we recommend running your taps until water clears.

Sign up for our Lifeguard Candidate Program

Are you 15 years or older and ever thought about being a lifeguard? We have the opportunity for you! Registration is now open for the 2024 Lifeguard Candidate Program.

 Register by December 20 for this FREE program to receive all of your required lifeguard credentials:

•  Swim orientation (January 3, 2024)
• Bronze Medallion (January 12, 13, 19, and 20)
• Bronze Cross (January 26 to 28)
• Swim Instructor (February 9-11, and March 8-10)
• Standard First Aid (March 2-3)
• National Lifeguard (March 18-23)

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Yard waste collection extended an additional two weeks

Our curbside collection of yard waste will continue an additional two weeks, thanks to public feedback.

Residents with a Tuesday or Thursday collection day will be able to put out their yard waste out on Monday, November 13.

Residents whose curbside collection is Wednesday or Friday will have a yard waste pick-up day on Monday, November 20.

Don't forget: 🍃 You can up to six bins or bags at the curb (up to 50 lbs each) 🍃 Place yard waste at the curb no later than 8:00 a.m. on your collection day