Recreation

Public Service Announcement
Construction at Arnaitok Arena June 21st to July 3rd
June 20, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit wants to inform residents that we will be installing an accessibility ramp at the front entrance of the 901 Arnaitok Arena and Fire Hall, from June 21st to July 3rd.

Arnaitok Arena will remain open. There will be no parking in the lot in front of the fire hall, please use the Arnaitok Arena parking lot.

Public Service Announcement
Fire Training
June 20, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The Iqaluit Fire Department spent some time last week sharpening their skills at their new training ground. If you noticed smoke coming from the West 40 last week, that is the fire department’s new training home.

With the instruction of Battalion Chief Jake Barnes from New Albany, Indiana, Iqaluit Firefighters spent the week getting better prepared to protect Iqaluit. The City thanks them for their hard work.

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Public Service Announcement
Residential large item pick-up program
June 20, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City is pleased to announce that the annual residential large item pick-up program will take place on June 26 and June 27, 2023. This is an opportunity for residents to discard difficult to remove
items without a fee with the help of Public Works.

Residents can dispose of the following items:

Public Service Announcement
Job in Focus – Planning and Lands Clerk
June 20, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to draw your attention to an exciting opportunity for a qualified applicant. We are currently recruiting a Planning and Lands Clerk.

Public Service Announcement
Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – June 19
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June 19, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down on Monday, June 19th, 2023 at approximately 3:00 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Public Service Announcement
Municipal Enforcement Hosts Bike Rodeo
June 15, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The school year is coming to a close, which means that Iqaluit’s youngest residents are going to be taking to the streets on two wheels. Bike season is here!

That’s why on June 13th, Iqaluit Municipal Enforcement Officers and their Iqaluit V Division RCMP colleagues hosted a bike rodeo at Nakasuk Elementary School. Kindergarten and Grade One students got a chance to learn some basic bike safety, and to have some fun outdoors with the officers.

Public Service Announcement
Community Clean Up: Friday June 16, 2023
June 15, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City is pleased to announce that the annual community clean up will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We encourage all residents, businesses and visitors to spend the day outdoors and assist in cleaning up our beautiful community.

Bags, gloves, and other supplies will be available for pickup starting at 8:30 AM outside the Iqaluit Library/Unikkaarvik Visitor Center.