Arsenic signs being printed this week, installed shortly after

It’s a sign of the times.

The GNWT says that signs are being printed tomorrow that will warn the public on arsenic hotspots in Yellowknife.

Signs will be put up at Kam Lake, Peg Lake, Rat Lake, Frame Lake and Jackfish Lake.

The Department of Health and Social Services says the signs will be installed shortly after.

In a recent town hall meeting, Minister Glen Abernethy said the signs would be simple with just a few words to warn the public.

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