The City of Castlegar’s yard waste facility at 2101 6th Avenue will permanently close as of March 31, 2025. Council made the decision to close the facility due to the success of the City’s Residential Curbside Collection program, which provides residents with a convenient weekly solution for disposing of food scraps and yard waste. The ......
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Castlegar’s Larger Outdoor Ice Rink is Open for the Season
The larger of the two outdoor community rinks is now open for skating and hockey. The City of Castlegar is pleased to announce that the larger outdoor ice rink at 2501 14th Avenue, on the back side of Kinnaird Park, is now open for public use. The rink is free to use and available daily ......
2024 Year in Review
The City of Castlegar continues to evolve as a vibrant and thriving community, making strides to meet the needs of today while planning for a prosperous tomorrow. Guided by Council’s six strategic priorities, 2024 marked a year of innovation, collaboration, and achievement. Explore the accomplishments from the past year by clicking on the 2024 Year ......
Council Highlights – December 16, 2024
Mayor and Council are responsible for setting the tax rate, approving the City’s budget and determining overarching service levels. Below are the highlights from the latest Council meetings, summarizing recent actions and outcomes. Delegation – Castlegar Arts Council Miguel Godau, Maggie Shirley, and Val Field, representing the Castlegar Arts Council, provided an update on ......
Council Highlights – December 2, 2024
Mayor and Council are responsible for setting the tax rate, approving the City’s budget and determining overarching service levels. Below are the highlights from the latest Council meetings, summarizing recent actions and outcomes. Delegation – WildsafeBC Tara Pejski, WildSafeBC Castlegar Coordinator, presented a comprehensive overview of the organization’s 2024 activities. Highlights included: Wildlife Monitoring: The ......
City of Castlegar 2025 Budget Process
The City of Castlegar has officially launched its 2025 budget process. This is a vital step in planning how public funds will be allocated to support essential services, infrastructure, and community programs and ensuring the City’s priorities align with community needs. How the Budget Process Works The City’s annual budget process includes the following steps: ......
Council Highlights – November 18, 2024
Mayor and Council are responsible for setting the tax rate, approving the City’s budget and determining overarching service levels. Below are the highlights from the latest Council meetings, summarizing recent actions and outcomes. Delegation – British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) Danielle Jackman, Branch Manager, and Sue Johnson, Animal ......
A December to Remember: Castlegar Celebrates the Season with Community Events
The City of Castlegar is excited to announce a series of festive community events this holiday season, including the return of the popular Winter Wonderland, free holiday movie screenings at Kootenay Centre Cinemas, and the Merry & Bright Holiday Display Contest. Winter Wonderland – Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter Wonderland, ......
Council Highlights – Oct 21 and Nov 4, 2024
DELEGATIONS ForestryWorksforBC – October 21 Ken Kalesnikoff, representing ForestryWorksforBC, presented to Council and highlighted the vital role of the forestry sector in British Columbia, emphasizing its contributions to climate change mitigation, natural disaster prevention and remediation, and economic stability. The City will join other communities in supporting this initiative by sending a letter to the ......