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Todays heavy smoke caused by a fire down the Kildala Arm of the Douglas Channel

Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 02:00 PM

The Kitimat Fire Department says today's heavy smoke it is caused by a fire down the Kildala Arm of the Douglas Channel. While our air quality is like this here is some advice about managing its health affects: If you have a chronic condition, have rescue medication on hand at all times and a plan to follow if your rescue medication cannot bring your condition under control. Look for indoor environments that might be less smoky, such as shopping malls, community centres and libraries. Avoid...

Campfire ban in effect for Kitimat as of July 10

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2023 05:30 PM

This notice is out of date. Please visit www.kitimat.ca/fire for current fire prohibitions.


The District of Kitimat is now implementing a campfire/backyard fire ban, in line with recently updated restrictions in place across the Northwest Fire Centre region.

This is in effect as of 3:00 p.m., July 10, 2023.

A campfire or backyard fire within Kitimat is defined as any fire one metre wide. Or 1.5 metres in certain areas of the community. (Visit www.kitimat.ca/fire to read our backyard fire pamphlet for...

Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre closing early July 7

Posted on Friday, July 07, 2023 07:51 PM

Due to today’s extreme heat and our need to ensure a safe work environment for our staff, the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre will close tonight, July 7, at 5:00 p.m.  The facility will re-open tomorrow morning, July 8, at 11:00 a.m.  We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Road resurfacing means alternating traffic on July 8

Posted on Friday, July 07, 2023 07:08 PM

On July 8, road resurfacing work on Haisla Boulevard, between Lahakas Boulevard and Kuldo Boulevard, will mean single-lane, alternating traffic from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

An image of the Chilko Wading Pool being filled

Enjoy Kitimat's outdoor wading pools this summer

Posted on Thursday, July 06, 2023 06:52 PM

The District of Kitimat is happy to offer our outdoor wading pools this summer.

The Chilko and Heron Street wading pools are a refreshing, supervised play area that are open from July 2 to August 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on sunny days. They are not open Mondays or Tuesdays.

Children six and under must be supervised by a guardian who is at least 16 years old.

See the schedule below, but it's always good to confirm they're running by calling Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex at 250-632-8955 or...