Quarterly Newsletter – July 2025
Four times a year the City of Castlegar publishes a newsletter that is distributed to all homes with our quarterly utility bills. Here’s what to know in Castlegar this quarter.
Be Prepared for Wildfire Season
All of us can take steps to reduce the risk and impact of wildfire. The goal of the FireSmart BC program is to support wildfire preparedness, prevention and mitigation. FireSmart assessments are scheduled between May and September. Please contact firesmart@castlegar.ca to arrange an assessment. Reducing our risk is a shared responsibility involving all homeowners, neighbourhood leaders, government and participation from the private sector.
Property Tax Pre-Payment Plan
Helping you prepare for the 2026 property tax bill
The City can automatically withdraw ten equal pre-payments from August 15 to May 15 to apply towards next year’s property tax bill. Prepaid amounts, and any remaining balance will be displayed on your annual property tax bill next year. Here’s how you sign up: Complete the application (all account holders must sign the application). Attach a void cheque where you would like payments withdrawn. Apply before August 6 to start the plan by August 15. Please mail, drop off or email your application to finance@castlegar.ca.
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Evacuation Preparedness
Do you know the difference between an emergency kit and a grab-and-go kit? An emergency kit is designed to keep you safe when you shelter at home. A grab-and-go kit provides the essentials and keeps you comfortable when you leave your home. In the event of a natural disaster, you may need to leave home quickly. Take time now to build a grab-and-go kit with each member of your household in mind. Start with our basic list, then consider additional needs for your household.
Grab-and-go Kit The Basics
- Bottled water and ready-to-eat food, like high-calorie power bars
- Phone charger/battery bank
- Small battery-powered or handcrank radio
- Battery-powered or handcrank flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Pen and notepad
- Whistle
- Toiletries
- Emergency blanket
- Small first aid kit
- Personal medications, and an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses & solution
- Copy of your emergency plan and important documents, such as insurance papers, birth certificates, mortgage, passport, etc.
Kids
- Toys, books, etc.
- Comfort or sleep aides, such as a blanket or stuffed toy
- Snacks and drinks
- Bottles, diapers and wipes
The Extras
- Try to keep these items to the size of a backpack
- Book
- Toilet paper
- Cash (around $100)
- Close-toed shoes
- Long pants, sweater or light jacket
Visit castlegar.ca/grabandgo to download our guide
Instructional videos on building grab-and-go kits, available at: gov.bc.ca/PreparedBC/emergencykit
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