City of Castlegar’s sani-dump at the Castlegar Visitors Centre, at 1995 6th Avenue, is now closed. Residents and visitors have options with other facilities at: Husky Gas Station – 1415 Columbia Avenue Syringa Provincial Park – 5570 Broadwater Road “We know this is a popular amenity in the community and we are actively planning for ......
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Communities in Bloom Judges are Coming & We Need Your Help!
Castlegar is competing in Communities in Bloom’s Grand Champion Category this year – the best of the best – and we’re asking for your help before the judges arrive July 19. The Communities in Bloom program inspires communities to enhance the quality of life and environment through people and plants, to create community pride. Castlegar’s ......
Notice of Weed Control – Hard Surfaces & Sidewalks Starting July 14, 2022
As per its Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control on hard surfaces and sidewalks. Areas will be treated anytime on or after July 14, 2022, weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will be completed with a product called Mungers Horticultural Vinegar (acetic acid). No signage will be posted on treated ......
Castlegar Cooling Centres Ready for Warmer Temperatures
Three cooling centres in Castlegar are ready to open if Interior Health Authority activates its community heat response plan. Last year, the City signed Memorandums of Understanding with Kinnaird Church of God, New Life Church, and Way Out Shelter to offer places for Castlegar residents to go when the temperature outside reaches extreme highs. “These ......
2022 Water Restrictions Begin June 15
For Residents of Castlegar, Blueberry & Lucas Road Please be advised that the City’s water restrictions will be in place effective June 15, 2022 until September 15, 2022. Be Water Wise!...
Castlegar & WildSafeBC Urge Residents to Secure Bear Attractants
With more bears active than normal in Castlegar, the City and WildSafeBC remind residents to manage attractants to avoid the preventable destruction of bears. To help, garbage bin tagging will begin next week. Bin tagging is an educational activity performed by the WildSafeBC Community Coordinator on behalf of the City of Castlegar. It consists of ......
Property Taxes Due July 4, 2022
All Castlegar homeowners should have received their property tax notice by now. All property taxes are due on July 4, 2022 and residents are encouraged to pay on time to avoid a 10 per cent penalty which is automatically applied to unpaid taxes after the deadline. The City offers the following property tax payment options: ......
Updated Dates – Water Conservation Requested
DATES UPDATED – Mercer Celgar has delayed its work scheduled for June 16/17, 2022 until June 19/20, 2022. This means water conservation is not necessary June 16/17, 2022 but will be restricted to essential use only June 19/20, 2022. The City is asking residents to limit water consumption to essential use only on June 7/8, ......
Council Highlights – June 13, 2022
Community Events Council received an update from Deb McIntosh of the Castlegar & District Heritage Society, regarding the 2022 Canada Day event, sponsored by the City. The event will take place Friday, July 1 downtown Castlegar and includes a market, BBQ and cake, live music, and games for kids, young and old. Stay tuned for ......