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Blizzard information – (867) 979-5300The City of Iqaluit is pleased to announce the return of one of our most anticipated annual events; Mass Registration. This year’s Mass Registration happens on Saturday, September 9th from 11 am to 3:30pm at the Arctic Winter Games Arena. Groups can begin to set up their tables at 10:00am.
As previously announced, there will be a City wide water shutdown from 9am until 5pm on Friday September 1st.
The only exception is the Qikiqtani General Hospital. The hospital will continue to have water service during the shutdown, and will not be subject to the Health Department’s precautionary boil water order following the shutdown.
The City advises residents that from 9am to 5 pm on Friday September 1st, there will be a City wide water shutdown. This shutdown is necessary to allow for critical and necessary infrastructure upgrades.
When water pressure drops, the Chief Public Health Officer of Nunavut automatically issues a precautionary boil water advisory. If this water interruption affects your residence, you are under a precautionary boil water advisory.
The City of Iqaluit Recreation Department would like to inform residents that the Arnaitok Arena will be closed from September 2nd until October 13th. This is to allow for arena upgrades, as well as hosting the Nunavut Trade Show.
At the Arctic Winter Games Arena, the last day turf will be available at the arena is September 3rd.
Both arenas will be open and ready for skating On October 14th, and we hope to see you there.
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The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following locations: Astro Hill Complex-8 and 6 Story Highrise and the W.G Brown Building.
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For more information during business hours contact:
Sue Avery - Public Works Clerk - S.Avery@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5630
Please be advised of a water shut down on Thursday August 24th, 2023 at approximately 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.
Location of water interruption:
Astro Hill Complex-8 and 6 Story Highrise and the W.G Brown Building.
There is currently a lack of industrial land available for construction material storage. The City is working on a subdivision plan to provide industrial lots in the West 40 area for long term lease,
The City would like to advise residents that the Fitness Facility is now open again for residents to use.
The Aquatic Centre will re-open tomorrow, Saturday August 12th, 2023 for both public and family swims, in the leisure pool. The lap pool and sauna will remain closed and all adult lane swims are cancelled until Monday, August 14th, 2023.
The City thanks its residents for their cooperation during this emergency closure.