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Castlegar homeowners should receive their 2025 property tax notices in the mail in the coming days. Property taxes are due on July 2, 2025, and residents are reminded that payment must be made on time to avoid a 10 percent penalty, which is automatically applied to any unpaid taxes after the deadline. There is the ......

As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City is planning on treating weeds and vegetation at Kinnaird Park starting May 9, 2025   Work will take place at the following areas: Pony field Mosquito field Areas will be treated anytime on or after May 9, 2025, weather permitting. Sports field user groups ......

As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control starting May 5, 2025 Work will take place at the following areas: Traffic islands City sidewalks City owned parking lots Areas will be treated anytime on or after May 5, 2025, weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will ......

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. $200,000 Grant for FireSmart Program & Wildfire Resilience The City has received $200,000 from the UBCM FireSmart Community Funding program to launch ......

In a world where information moves fast, being informed can make all the difference. The City of Castlegar encourages residents to take two simple steps to stay aware, prepared, and connected—when it matters most! Start by downloading Voyent Alert!, a free mobile app—or access it through your web browser to sign up—for real-time emergency alerts ......

The City of Castlegar is pleased to announce that Nick Ahlefeld has been appointed Acting Fire Chief, effective April 14, following the retirement of Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio on April 11. Nick has served as Deputy Fire Chief since April 2017 and was a paid-on-call volunteer with the Castlegar Fire Department for 10 years prior ......

The City of Castlegar is planning an exciting, family-friendly Canada Day celebration at Millennium Park & Ponds on Tuesday, July 1, and everyone is invited to join the fun. This free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and kicks off with the singing of O’ Canada, followed by a full day of activities ......

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. Delegations Castlegar & Friends Dog Park Society The newly formed Castlegar & Friends Dog Park Society presented its first project idea to ......