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Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory in Happy Valley

Please be advised of a water shut down in the Core Area on Friday, January 8, 2021 from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to allow for a repair to the water infrastructure.

Location of water interruption: 491,492,493,494,496,498,500,1643,1645,1647,1649,1651,
1653,1655,1657,1659,1661,1663,1665,1667,1669,1671 and 1673.

The City of Iqaluit is issuing a boil water advisory for these residents.

Reminder for Annual Pet Registration

The City would like to remind residents that all pet owners are required to annually register their cat or dog by January 5th of each year.

As per the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law 796, if a cat or a dog that is older than four months are to be kept on municipal lands, the owner must have an annual license registered to the pet and renewed each year by January 5th.

Road Closure by Ventures-Co-op

Residents are advised of an additional road closure on Queen Elizabeth in the Core Area to allow for the replacement of a water main. Palaugaa Drive from Queen Elizabeth will now be closed to traffic both ways.

Due to limited space for equipment in this area, this closure will ensure the safety of site workers and pedestrians.

A detour is in place to access Palaugaa Drive through Nikku Lane. Detour signs will direct traffic and are outlined in the attached map.

Work will continue until Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Holiday Schedule for Trucked-Services

The City would like to advise residents that trucked-services will not run on Christmas Day Friday, December 25th, 2020 and New Year’s Day Friday, January 1st, 2021.

Please be advised of the following alternate schedule for trucked-services:

Water and Sewer Truck services:

Holiday Hours for Recreation Facilities

The Iqaluit Aquatic Centre will be closed on December 25th, 26th, and January 1st; and on holiday hours (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.) for December 24th and December 31st. For additional information please contact 979-5611 or aquaticcentre@iqaluit.ca.

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory in Core Area

Please be advised of a water shut down in the Core Area on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from approximately 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for a repair to the water infrastructure.

Location of water interruption: 782,784,786,788,790,792,806,808,810.

The City of Iqaluit is issuing a boil water advisory for these residents.

This is a precautionary measure due to a break in the water line during a repair to our water infrastructure.

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory in Core Area

Please be advised of a water shut down in the Core Area on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from approximately 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for a repair to the water infrastructure.

Location of water interruption: 782,784,786,788,790,792,806,808,810.

The City of Iqaluit is issuing a boil water advisory for these residents.

This is a precautionary measure due to a break in the water line during a repair to our water infrastructure.

Iqaluit Fire Department Responds to House Fire in Happy Valley

At 09:56 on December 7, 2020, Iqaluit Emergency Services were called to the Happy Valley area of Iqaluit for reports of a house on fire. The Iqaluit fire crew consisting of fourteen (14) members and seven (7) emergency service vehicles responded to scene.

On arrival, firefighters found flames already exiting a window, made quick entry into the house, and were able to keep the fire contained to the room of origin.

Snowmobile Safety and Reminders

The City would like to remind snowmobilers to use caution and follow safe driving practices
when operating a snowmobile this winter.

As per City By-Law 557, snowmobilers are required to be considerate and respectful of other
residents and private property. Please only use snowmobile trails that are clearly marked, as
outlined on the attached snowmobile trail map.