The City of Castlegar and WildSafeBC have launched Harvest Match, a pilot program to reduce food waste and bear attractants. This new match-making program connects fruit or nut tree owners with locals ready to pick unwanted fruit & nuts. The program has been developed in anticipation of a busy bear season after seeing more bears ......
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Two Castlegar Neighbourhoods Receive National FireSmart Recognition
Sandalwood Court and Lindmar Estates in Castlegar are now nationally recognized as FireSmart neighbourhoods by FireSmart Canada. They join Stellar Place as the second and third neighbourhoods in Castlegar and a group of over 100 neighbourhoods across British Columbia that are recognized for their efforts in creating neighbourhoods that are more resilient against wildfire. The ......
Ready, Set, Let’s Go! Wayfinding Signs Coming to Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is installing new wayfinding signs to help residents and visitors navigate in the City. The wayfinding sign project includes the installation of: 12 signs along Columbia Avenue, that will be electrified at night, to direct travellers to amenities, including Millennium and Kinsmen Parks, Zuckerberg Island, Library, City Hall, Recreation Complex, Community ......
Council Highlights – Summer 2022
Delegation Council received a presentation from Christian Bertsch on behalf of Selkirk College and Happipad regarding a shared housing initiative. Learn more at happipad.com. Community Support Council approved the following grants: $1,000 to the Stanley Humphries High School Reunion Committee for their 50-Year Homecoming Reunion of the 1972 Graduation Class. $250 to The Kootenay Robusters Dragon ......
Millennium Pond 3 Closed
Pond 3 at Millennium remains closed. There is regulatory maintenance scheduled for fish rescue on August 25, 2022, so the City is asking that people do not use this pond until we are finished finding Nemo....
Bear at Zuckerberg – August 25, 2022
The City has received a report that a bear charged a woman at Zuckerberg Island this morning (August 25, 2022). Conservation officers have been contacted. Please be cautious if you are walking along these trails....
Notice of Weed Control at Park Sports Fields – September 1, 2022
As part of the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City is treating weeds and vegetation on September 1, 2022 (weather permitting) at the following parks’ infields: Castlegar & District Civic Complex field Pony Mosquito Horticultural vinegar will be used. Sports field user groups will be given advance notice of treatment prior to application. ......
Notice of Proposed 2022-2026 Five-Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1391
Castlegar City Council will consider the 2022-2026 Five-Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1391 for adoption at the Regular Council Meeting on September 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm. A draft of the proposed bylaw is available for public inspection on the City’s website castlegar.ca/DraftBylaw1391 and at City Hall at 460 Columbia Avenue. Please submit your ......
Campfire Ban Coming into Effect August 4, 2022
Campfires will be banned in the City of Castlegar effective noon on Thursday August 4, 2022. This follows the Southeast Fire Center ban announced earlier today. This prohibition will remain in effect until the Southeast Fire Center rescinds its order. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited in Castlegar and throughout the Southeast ......