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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Kinngait that a power outage is planned for Saturday, October 26 from 8 to 10 a.m. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

The power outage is required to upgrade the power distribution system and connect the community’s new health center.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cambridge Bay that there will be a planned power outage on Saturday, October 24, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to complete connecting the new Aurora subdivision to the distribution system.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Rankin Inlet that an environmental investigation along Kivalliq Street has been completed. Propylene glycol was below laboratory detection limits in soil, groundwater and surface water where sampling took place.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be a planned power outage on Tuesday, October 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to safely connect the new Navigator Inn hotel located near the Qikiqtani General Hospital.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Sanirajak that planned power outages may occur from October 8 to 12 while crews work to complete repairs on the power plant and distribution systems.

Since Tuesday, October 6, QEC staff have been working locally and remotely to restore power to customers in the community. Weather conditions prevented Iqaluit based maintenance and line crews from travelling to help with restoration efforts.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cambridge Bay that there will be planned power outages on Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and Sunday, October 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The affected areas are highlighted in yellow on the map below.

These power outages are required to begin safely connecting the new Aurora College building to the distribution system.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied to refund customers a fuel rider of 1.25 cents per kilowatt hour for the period of October 1 to March 31, 2021. The application was submitted to the Minister responsible for QEC, who will seek recommendations from the territory’s Utility Rates Review Council.

A fuel rider is an additional charge or refund on customer bills that is intended to reflect the difference between the fuel prices reflected in the electricity rates and the actual cost of fuel paid by QEC.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be a planned power outage on Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The affected areas are highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to safely accommodate construction in the area.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

(867) 979-7524

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be a planned power outage on Sunday, October 4, from 7 to 8 a.m. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to safely connect Baffin Correctional Centre to the distribution system.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kugaaruk that there will be a planned power outage on Saturday, October 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to safely connect the community’s new fire hall.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

(867) 979-7524