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Public Service Announcement
Landfill Fire – Fire Extinguished
April 06, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Shortly before 12:00 PM the fire at the city landfill was extinguished.

Various parties came together quickly and effectively, in the early hours of the morning, to fight this fire. The City would like to extend special thanks to:

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Landfill Fire – Crews on Site
April 06, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

At 2:12AM on Wednesday, April 6, a landfill fire was confirmed at the City of Iqaluit landfill.

Nine City of Iqaluit fire fighters and seven public works staff along with three water trucks responded to the fire. Due to the inclement weather, the Iqaluit Airport has provided the City with a mobile command post, to provide relief to the City fire fighters and ensure the have a secure area to stay warm and hydrated.

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Reminder: Helmet / Insurance / Registration / Licence Plate Required For All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
April 5, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City would like to remind residents that insurance as well as registration and a licence plate issued from the Department of Motor Vehicles are required for anyone using an allterrain
vehicle (ATV) within city limits.

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REMINDER: Water Consumption & Conservation– Water Wise Tips
April 4, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that the water supply for Iqaluit is stored in the Lake Geraldine Reservoir, and a limited amount is available each year, prior to thaw. We all need to use these resource with care and reduce water usage where possible. Below are some Water Wise Tips that resident’s can do, to help reduce water consumptions:

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Traffic Detour – Road Closure
April 4, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of a road closure. Ataani Lane will be closed to thru-traffic for construction (map below).

The closure will going into effect Monday, April 4 at 10:00 AM. An update will be provided once the road is reopened.

Residents along this road will still be able to access their homes.

The city of apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your understanding.

Public Service Announcement
Rabies Virus
April 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents in respect to the Public Health announcement on March 9, 2022:

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 Updated: Reminder: Vaccine Mandate – City Facilities
April 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City would like to remind residents that effective March 31st, 2022, all individuals ages 5 years and 3 months to 12 years wishing to enter a City facility for any reason must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This means that all visitors to City facilities, ages 5 years and 3 months or older are now required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to gain entry.

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Federal Funding Announcement under the Disaster and Mitigation Adaptation Fund
April 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

On April 1, 2022 the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, announced federal funding, under the Disaster and Mitigation Adaptation Fund, in the amount of $214
million to ensure the safety and reliability of the City of Iqaluit’s long term water supply system.