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Blizzard information – (867) 979-5300The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that access to the informal beach road from Iglulik Drive in Lower Base, outlined in red below, has been permanently closed.
The City of Iqaluit landfill will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday May 3rd, for the day. The landfill will not be accepting metal at this time.
The road to the deep sea port will remain closed, past the entrance to the landfill, in the interest of public safety.
Public Service Announcement
Sewer Breach at Lift Station One
May 2, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut
The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of a partial road closure. Atungauyait Drive at building 1620 (map below) will be partially closed to thru-traffic due to a sewer main break needing repair.
The closure goes into effect on Monday, May 2, 2022 and is expected to reopen Monday May 9, 2022.
The City of Iqaluit apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their understanding.
Public Service Announcement
Hot Spot at Landfill – Update IV
May 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut
The City of Iqaluit’s Fire Response Team continues ongoing efforts to mitigate the risk of a hot spot recurrence at the landfill.
These efforts require the circulation of heavy equipment, fire trucks and water trucks on the deep sea port road. As such, the road in not safe for public travel and will remain closed.
An update will be provided on Monday, May 2nd.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSION
• Are you interested in helping your community?
• Are you looking to gain new skills and make new friends at the same time?
• Are you interested in being introduced to and trained in the fire service as a firefighter?
The Iqaluit Fire Department is recruiting dedicated individuals to join the department as volunteer firefighters!
What does it involve?
The City of Iqaluit’s Fire Response Team continues ongoing efforts to mitigate the risk of a hot spot recurrence at the landfill.
The initial flame and embers have been extinguished; the team is undertaking risk mitigation steps to prevent a possible flare-up, should there be any residual embers still active.
How this effects residents:
On Friday, April 22, 2022, Mayor Bell was involved in an incident at a local grocery store. Immediately proceeding the incident, the Mayor recounted the event on to the public on his personal social media channels. The Mayor shared that he was physically assaulted and reacted in defense of wellbeing.
Statement from Mayor Bell
The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that the new taxi rate of $8.75 goes into effect on Sunday May 1, 2022.
This rate increase is in accordance with Taxi By-law Amendment No. 926.
Further information can be found on the City of Iqaluit website.
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