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December 2023 - District of Kitimat Newsletter

Our December District of Kitimat monthly newsletter is now available.

View it here, or find it in various locations around town, including the museum, library, and Riverlodge Recreation Centre.

Mayor's statement on the passing of former Mayor Paul Monaghan

On hearing news of the passing of Paul Monaghan, Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth offers this statement:

On behalf of the District of Kitimat, we are saddened to hear of the passing of former mayor Paul Monaghan.

Monaghan earned his Mayorship in the November 1974 municipal election. He served in that position until 1976. When elected he was 33, Kitimat’s youngest mayor.

It is never easy to serve your community, navigating the complexity that comes as an elected official. I respect Paul’s dedication to...

Single lane alternating traffic on Haisla Bridge today, December 7

There will be single-lane, alternating traffic at the Haisla Bridge today, December 7, expected to complete by 4:30 p.m..

During this time expect up to 10 minute delays.

To receive alerts such as these directly to your phone, sign up for free to our Voyent Alert notification system at www.kitimat.ca/alerts. 

Update: Telephones lines back in service

Update: We're happy to say the telephone lines are working again. Thank you for your patience.

The District of Kitimat is working to fix its internal telephone system which is affecting incoming and outgoing calls from our offices and facilities this morning, November 22.

If you need to reach us while our telephones are down you can still connect with us digitally. Fill out a Report an Issue form at www.kitimat.ca/issues or use the Contact Us link at the top of the page to connect.

Thank you for your...

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.