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Natural Swimming Ponds at Millennium Park Temporarily Closed

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 ......

Natural Swimming Ponds at Millennium Park Temporarily Closed – May 25, 2023

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 ......

Castlegar Initiating Liquid Waste Management Plan

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 ......

Thanks for Sharing Your Thoughts, Castlegar!

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 ......

Notice of Weed Control at Ball Dirt Infields Starting May 20, 2023

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 ......

Notice of Weed Control Starting May 9, 2023

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 ......

Bear Smart Season – Do Your Part to Help Protect Bears

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 ......

Council Highlights – April 17, 2023

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 ......

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