The City of Castlegar encourages all residents to take proactive steps to prevent attractants that bring wildlife into neighbourhoods and to help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy community. Wildlife activity in and around Castlegar increases as the days grow longer and temperatures rise. Improperly managed garbage, pet food, compost, and fallen fruit can attract ......
News & Notices
Traffic Notice: Pavement Renewal Work
The City will be completing pavement renewal work from Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29, 2026, at the locations shown on the maps/photos: Columbia Avenue – northbound and southbound driving lanes between 9th Street and 10th Street Columbia Avenue – southbound driving lane between 13th Avenue and 3rd Street Hughes Road – section near ......
Notice of Weed Control
As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control at the Pony and Mosquito ballfields on May 23, 2026, weather permitting. Weed control in this area will be completed with products called Round-Up and Trillion. Signage will be placed prior to treatment. For further information, please contact the ......
Traffic Notice – 2600 Block Columbia Avenue – Starting May 6
The City is completing a leak repair at the 2600 Block of Columbia Avenue starting Wednesday, May 6. Work may continue through the end of the week. Traffic will be affected in the area, with slower speeds and possible delays due to single-lane alternating traffic. Please watch for crews and equipment, follow traffic control, and ......
Traffic Notice – Road Closure – Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8
The City has planned utilities work at 2412 6th Avenue from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 8, 2026 which will affect traffic flow in this area. A full road closure is expected at 2412 6th Avenue (see map). This work is necessary to provide a new utility service. We appreciate your patience and encourage ......
City Shares Spring Update for Millennium Park & Ponds
The City of Castlegar plans to implement changes to reduce the factors that can contribute to algae blooms at Millennium Park & Ponds this season. This includes enhanced monitoring of pond conditions and targeted operational adjustments to support enjoyable, visually appealing ponds for park visitors. Park users may notice some changes when the ponds open ......
Council Highlights – April 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. DELEGATION Castlegar Queen Committee ......
Traffic Notice – Road Closure – Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1
The City has planned utilities work at 4600 14th Avenue from Monday, April 27, to Friday, May 1, which will affect traffic flow in this area. A full road closure is planned with a detour available during the closure via Sahlstrom Road (see maps below). We appreciate your patience and encourage drivers to plan ahead. ......
City of Castlegar Revitalizes Adopt-a-Road Program
The City of Castlegar is relaunching its Adopt-a-Road program with a refreshed look, including a new logo and updated signage, to encourage more residents, businesses and community groups to help keep Castlegar clean and welcoming. Originally launched more than 15 years ago, thanks in part to the initiative of Communities in Bloom, the program built ......