In consultation with the BC Wildfire Service, the Castlegar Fire Department has officially updated the status of Davidson Brook wildfire to being held, which means it is not likely to spread beyond predetermined boundaries under current conditions. There are 19 firefighters from the BC Wildfire Service currently on site, continuing to water down hot spots. ......
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Davidson Brook Wildfire Update
The Castlegar Fire Department continues to work on the Davidson Brook wildfire and made progress today. The fire is now expected to stay contained within a fire-guarded area. The fire was officially mapped today and is currently reported at just over 2 hectares. The Castlegar Fire Department has been supported by the Robson and Ootischenia ......
Davidson Brook Wildfire
At approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, a wildfire was discovered west of the 1100 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. The Castlegar Fire Department responded immediately and approached the fire from several directions. The Southeast Fire Centre also had helicopters and water and fire-retardant bombers on site. These efforts have been successful in ......
Natural Swimming Ponds at Millennium Park Temporarily Closed
The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are temporarily closed. During routine maintenance, Civic Works crews noted an issue with the well at Millennium Park & Ponds that feeds the ponds and irrigation infrastructure. A replacement part has been ordered but until repairs can be completed, the City is voluntarily closing the ponds as ......
Castlegar Floral Displays in Distress
Many of Castlegar’s floral displays have died or are showing signs of distress following an error in watering practices. The City believes some displays were impacted after being watered by a truck that had been used for dust control. One vehicle is used for both services as a standard practice. After dust control is complete, ......
New Garbage Carts Coming for Castlegar Residents
Starting the week of July 24, the City will be delivering new, smaller garbage carts, organics kitchen catcher bins, and a 2023-2024 Collection Calendar + Waste Guides to homes. These will be part of the introduction of a new waste management system that will reduce garbage sent to the landfill by separating household waste into ......
Notice of Weed Control Starting July 21, 2023
As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control starting July 21, 2023 at the following areas: Traffic islands City sidewalks City owned parking lots Areas will be treated anytime on or after July 21, 2023, weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will be completed with a ......
Campfire Ban in Effect
Campfires will be banned in the City of Castlegar effective 3 p.m. PST on July 10, 2023. This follows an announcement earlier today by the BC Wildfire Service prohibiting Category 1 campfires throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. This City of Castlegar’s prohibition will remain in effect until the BC Wildfire Service rescinds its order for ......
City of Castlegar’s New Website is Live
The City of Castlegar has launched a new website, with a fresh design and layout to give people quick access to information and services they need and want. The new site launched earlier this month and allows for new City services to be added and expanded over time. The project was necessary because the City’s ......