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The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are temporarily closed. During routine park maintenance, Civic Works crews noted potential water quality issues and voluntarily closed the ponds as a precautionary measure while water sample testing is completed. “We apologize for any inconvenience the temporary closure may have on people visiting the park,” says Director ......

The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are temporarily closed. During routine park maintenance, Civic Works crews noted potential water quality issues and voluntarily closed the ponds as a precautionary measure while water sample testing is completed. “We apologize for any inconvenience the temporary closure may have on people visiting the park,” says Director ......

The City of Castlegar is initiating a Liquid Waste Management Plan and is seeking community involvement. Liquid waste includes both sanitary sewage and stormwater. Proper management of the City’s liquid waste relies on built physical infrastructure to convey and treat it, and guidance from well-thought-out plans, policies, commitments, and budgets to ensure a broad range ......

The City extends a huge thank you to community members who have shared their thoughts on the future of Castlegar as it renews its Official Community Plan. Last week, the City had in-person conversations with community members to learn more about their priorities for Castlegar.  Events included: Family Night, in collaboration with School District 20 ......

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 fields – May 20, 2023 Complex – May 26, 2023 Sports field user groups will be given advance notice of treatment prior to application. Weed control in these areas will ......

Information on the City of Castlegar’s Spring 2023 yard waste collection program is available....

As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control starting May 9, 2023 at the following areas: Traffic islands City sidewalks City owned parking lots Areas will be treated anytime on or after May 9, 2023, weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will be completed with a ......

The City and WildSafeBC remind residents to manage bear attractants to keep our community safe and avoid the preventable destruction of bears. Spring is here and the bears are coming out of hibernation. They are hungry and are in Castlegar neighbourhoods sniffing out food sources. “Castlegar has achieved Bear Smart community status which means we ......

West Kootenay Regional Airport $6 Million Grant The West Kootenay Regional Airport received a $6 million grant from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund through the Government of Canada’s Canada Community-Building Fund. The grant will be used to renovate and expand the West Kootenay Regional Airport terminal building to accommodate larger aircraft ......