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 ......
News & Notices
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 ......
Yard Waste Program – Spring 2023 Collection Information
Information on the City of Castlegar’s Spring 2023 yard waste collection program is available....
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 ......
West Kootenay Regional Airport Receives $6 Million Grant
City of Castlegar is pleased to share the news that the West Kootenay Regional Airport has 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 ......
Community Clean Up: Pitch-in Week April 16-23
Help clean up Castlegar as part of the annual PITCH-IN community clean-up across Canada. Over 1 million Canadians participate annually in this program, cleaning up over 5 million pounds of litter. PITCH-IN is the largest environmental improvement campaign in Canada. Pitch-in week garbage bags are free at City Hall and Civic Works for those interested ......