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Blizzard information – (867) 979-5300The City has received and is releasing the latest results of the ongoing water quality monitoring. These results cover test results from the weekly sampling program taken between November 7th 2021 and November 15th, 2021.
The City is testing for BTEX/PHC[F1-F4], which tests for Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the water using 11 different parameters.
Bottled water will be available at the CURLING RINK, at the following times:
• Sunday, November 21st: 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Tuesday, November 23rd: 10:00am-12:30pm
• Thursday, November 25th: 10:00am- 12:30pm
• Friday, November 26th: 10:00am-12:30pm
Residents are asked to be cautious and watch for traffic as they enter and exit the facility.
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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall and heavy winds warning for Iqaluit. The City
encourages all residents to ensure that they have enough water for a period of up to 72 hours.
The Reverse Osmosis refill depots are open today, Monday November 22nd, from 11 am to 6 pm.
The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that additional treated, potable water from
CAF Operation LENTUS is available at the following locations:
The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that additional treated, potable water from
CAF Operation LENTUS is available at the following locations, starting Sunday, November 21st,
2021:
The depots will be open from 11am 6pm daily.
Exceptions to the above schedule are as follows:
The City has successfully removed the historic fuel storage tank adjacent to the water treatment
plant, under the direction of Qikiqtaaluk Environment al The City’s Engineering consultant, WSP,
has been providing the technical guidance in this ongoing water emergency.
The Iqaluit City Council is pleased to congratulate Lori Idlout on her recent confirmation to the House of Commons, as a Member of Parliament, representing the Territory of Nunavut.
Statement from Mayor Bell:
“Congratulations are in order for MP Lori Idlout on her recent appointment. The City of Iqaluit is very excited to work with MP Idlout. We look forward to supporting her efforts to bring territorial issues forward to the national stage.”
The Iqaluit City Council is pleased to congratulate the Honorable P.J. Akeeagok on the selection by the newly elected MLA’s, as Nunavut’s next Premier.
Statement from Mayor Bell:
“I would like to personally congratulate premier-elect P.J. Akeeagok on this appointment. His collaborative approach and commitment to work with all levels of government will bring great value the territory. The City of Iqaluit is very excited to work together on the issues impacting Iqalummiut.”
The meeting agenda will be available 48 hours prior to the date at: https://www.iqaluit.ca/city-council-documents