The City of Castlegar has released the preliminary results of the 2026 General Local Election held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Office of Mayor Candidate Total Votes BOGLE, Brian 1,431 HEATON-SHERSTOBITOFF, Sue 556 PHARAND, Donald 32 Office of Councillor Candidate Total Votes BELL, Darcy 1,236 BOJECHKO, Sandy 876 BORUCK, Chance 1,091 FALSTEAD, Shirley 860 FANCY, ......
News & Notices
Quarterly Newsletter – October 2026
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. Province of BC Making Changes to Home Owner Grant in 2027 Province of BC Making Changes to Home Owner Grant in 2027 Beginning with the ......
Council Highlights – September 2026
Council Highlights offer a summary of key decisions made by Council that help shape Castlegar’s future. They’re designed to keep you informed about important initiatives, policy updates, and the progress of City priorities. This is part of our commitment to transparency and helping residents stay connected to the work of Council. DISCUSSION & DECISIONS Development ......
Temporary Water Supply Change Scheduled for October 9-11
Residents are advised that planned maintenance work at the Arrow Lakes Pumphouse will require a temporary change to the City of Castlegar’s backup water supply source from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026. Under normal operations, City water is pumped from the Arrow Lakes Pumphouse. During the maintenance period, the City will temporarily ......
Traffic Notice – 2600 Block Columbia Avenue September 28
The City will complete an emergency water system repair in the 2600 block of Columbia Avenue on Monday, September 28th. This work will impact traffic flow in the area. Single-lane alternating traffic may be in effect at times. This work is necessary to repair a water system leak. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and ......
Notice of Weed Control at Ball Dirt Infields September 30th, 2026
As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City is planning on treating weeds and vegetation at the following ball dirt infields: –KMS Ball Park Sports field user groups will be given advance notice of treatment prior to application. Weed control in these areas will be completed with a product called Roundup Weathermax ......
City of Castlegar and CUPE 2262 Reach New Collective Agreement
The City of Castlegar and CUPE 2262 have reached a new four-year collective agreement. CUPE 2262 represents 58 workers working for the City of Castlegar who provide public community services for residents and businesses. The new agreement provides wage increases of 4 percent in 2026, 3.75 percent in 2027, 3.75 percent in 2028, and 3.5 ......
Traffic Notice – 2600 Block Columbia Avenue September 22
The City of Castlegar will be completing water system repairs in the 2600 block of Columbia Avenue on Tuesday, September 22, beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing until the work is complete. This work is necessary to repair a water system leak and will impact traffic flow in the area. Single-lane alternating traffic may be ......
Declaration of Candidates – 2026 General Local Election
I, Nicole Brown, Chief Election Officer for the City of Castlegar, do hereby declare, pursuant to Section 97 of the Local Government Act, the following persons as candidates in the 2026 General Local and School Trustee Election. Office of Mayor Brian Bogle – Castlegar, BC Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff – RDCK Electoral Area J / Ootischenia Donald ......