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Press Release - Results of Additional City of Iqaluit Water Testing

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Press Release - Results of Additional City of Iqaluit Water Testing
October 21, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise of a press conference for Friday, October 22, 2021 regarding the results of our recent water tests.

 

The press conference will be at 5:00PM EST

 

The press conference will take place in City council chambers

 

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Update on Water Distribution – Businesses

Public Service Announcement

Update on Water Distribution – Businesses
October 21, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

The City of Iqaluit would like to notify business owners that starting Thursday, October 21, 2021, the City of Iqaluit will commence delivery of river water to businesses.  Business owners must contact the water hotline at 867-979-5603, to register their business for delivery. 

Deliveries of water will occur between the hours of 8:00am and 11:00am, Monday to Friday. 

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Iqaluit Fire Department responds to fire at Akausisarvik Facility

 

News Release

Iqaluit Fire Department responds to fire at Akausisarvik Facility
October 20, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

At approximately 8:00 a.m. yesterday morning, Iqaluit Emergency Services was dispatched to a building fire at the Akausisarvik Mental Health Facility – building 503. Twenty firefighters responded to the incident.

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City Flushing Lines in Water Distribution System

Public Service Announcement

City Flushing Lines in Water Distribution System
October 20, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

The City of Iqaluit would like to notify residents that water line flushing is underway.

Residents may continue to smell fuel in their water for the remainder of the week. Some residents may even experience stronger odors than before – this is expected during the flushing process.

An additional update will be provided on Monday, October 25th, 2021 regarding the flushing status.

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Drinking Water Update – Additional Potable Water Available

Public Service Announcement

Drinking Water Update – Additional Potable Water Available
October 20, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

The City of Iqaluit has potable bottles of water available for residents on Wednesday, October 20th, Thursday, October 21st, and Friday, October 22nd 2021.

-           Nakasuk School parking lot, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM

-           AWG Complex parking lot, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM

 

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State of Emergency – Extended to October 27, 2021

State of Emergency – Extended to October 27, 2021

The Iqaluit City Council has extended the state of emergency due to the local water crisis effective as of 12 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

During a City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 19, Council approved the extension of the state of emergency. CAO Amy Elgersma will continue to act as the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator.

In a state of emergency, the Emergency Measures Act allows the City to "do any act and take any measure the municipal Corporation considers necessary".

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City of Iqaluit mourns passing of Margaret Gardener

City of Iqaluit mourns passing of Margaret Gardener

On behalf of the City of Iqaluit and Iqaluit City Council, Mayor Kenny Bell offers his condolences on the recent passing of Iqaluit’s long-time community member, Margaret Gardener.

“We are greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Gardner, who was a long-time resident in Iqaluit, and a pillar to our community,” said Mayor Bell. “My condolences go out to her family, friends. Margaret was a special lady, and one that will always be remembered in our community.”

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