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Blizzard information – (867) 979-5300The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that Nunavut Excavating will be blasting rock on behalf of the City in the North of Upper Base area. Rock blasting will take place along the new road on September 03, 2021 between the hours of 5:00PM and 7:00PM.
Appropriate signage will be placed indicating where the blasting area begins.
Access to this area is strictly prohibited.
Residents are advised of a road closure on Nunavut Drive from 12:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday, September 06, 2021 to allow for a small festival at the Franco-Centre.
Nunavut Drive from building #981 to #979 will be closed to traffic both ways. Nunavut Drive from building #979 to #969 will be limited access for resident of the area only.
Traffic detour signs will be in effect.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your understanding.
The City would like to remind residents of a water shut down for all of Iqaluit on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow for the replacement of key valves to our water infrastructure.
In an effort to ensure Iqaluit residents are prepared for the water shut down the following tips can be considered to avoid any major inconveniences:
On behalf of the City of Iqaluit and the Iqaluit City Council, Mayor Kenny Bell offers his condolences on the death of Nunatsiaq news’ long-time Nunatsiaq News editor, Jim Bell.
“We are dearly saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Jim Bell – a prominent journalistic voice who spent the majority of his life dedicated to the North and putting issues and concerns of Nunavummiut at the forefront in his work,” said Mayor Bell. “I’m holding your family in my heart right now.”
The City would like to advise residents that City offices and public buildings will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 due to the city-wide water shutdown.
Water Truck services will not run on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 and regular service will restart on Thursday September 02, 2021. Sewer and Garbage trucked services will be operational during the shutdown.
Please be advised of a water shut down for all of Iqaluit on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow for the replacement of key valves to our water infrastructure. This work will ensure that valves are functioning as intended which will allow staff to better isolate sections of pipe during water shut downs for future repairs.
Food Security Funding Program – FINAL CALL
The City of Iqaluit is currently accepting project applications for remaining Food Security Funding initiative, for fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The Food Security Fund supports projects up to $5,000. Deadline is Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Iqaluit City Council approved its 2020 consolidated Financial Statements at a council meeting on August 10, 2021. The statements reflect the financial position and financial performance of the City as of December 31, 2020.
The City managed to maintain an overall positive financial position for its funds despite the challenges encountered due to the impacts of COVID-19. In 2019, the City recovered from a deficit position and maintained a positive positon in 2020.