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Haisla Bridge Contract Signing Update

Haisla Bridge Contract Signing Update

The District of Kitimat is replacing the Haisla Bridge to provide safe and reliable access across the Kitimat River for years to
come. The Haisla Bridge serves as a critical corridor between the community, industry, and natural environments. It further
serves as a critical connection between the Canadian and global economies. With growing economic activity in the Kitimat
area, there are expectations for increased daily traffic volumes, oversized load deliveries,...

Travel Restriction Impacts on Kitimat Campground Reservations

APRIL 28, 2021 – In accordance with province-wide restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and variants, all non-essential travel between health regions in British Columbia is now prohibited until at least May 24. Travel within the Northern Health and Interior Health Authority regions in which Kitimat belongs is still permitted.

We will be contacting those from outside of the regions who have reserved a campsite for before May 24 to issue a refund or adjust their booking.

We will continue to...

Public Notice: Bears in Area

BEARS IN NECHAKO AREA

 

April 26, 2021 – There have been reports of grizzly bear(s) behind Lahakas Blvd. near Kitimat City High School in the Nechako neighborhood.

 

Please use caution in these areas and please leave the bear(s) alone. Do not stop or slow down to take pictures of the bears while driving.

It is an offence to feed or harass wildlife, and violators can face penalties under the Wildlife Act. The bear(s) has not demonstrated aggressive behavior at this time.

 

If there is an emergency...

New Emergency Alert System - Voyent Alert

APRIL 21, 2021 – We are switching providers for our community emergency notification system. Voyent Alert is a multi-purpose communication service consisting of:

1) Emergency Communications

The primary purpose of the service is to provide emergency communications information. You will receive information during critical safety events such as extreme weather, fires, floods, water quality advisories, etc.

2) Non-Emergency Communications

You can also register to receive non-emergency notifications from...

DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC DELAYS

DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC IMPACTS

 

April 21, 2021 – The District of Kitimat is conducting road repairs today, April 21, 2021, between two intersections from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Impacted intersections are:

 

1)    Haisla/Lahakas intersection    

2)      Lahakas/Wakashan intersection      

Please expect traffic impacts including delays and potential re-routing. Please obey all signage and flagging personnel...