The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are temporarily closed. During routine water testing, Civic Works crews noted water quality concerns and closed the ponds as a precautionary measure. Crews will flush the ponds with fresh water over the next few days to improve these conditions. The City expects the ponds to remain closed ......
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Boil Water Notice Rescinded
The Boil Water Notice for the City of Castlegar issued on Friday, August 9, 2024, has been rescinded. Water sampling results indicate that the water is safe, and the Boil Water Notice is no longer required. Interior Health required the boil water notice following a power outage that impacted the water system’s chlorination. Crews responded ......
Sewer Pains: City of Castlegar Urges Proper Disposal of Hazardous Materials
The City of Castlegar urges residents to be mindful of what they flush down their drains after a recent incident involving motor oil that severely impacted the South Sewage Treatment Plant. “Earlier this month, we found motor oil in the City’s sewer system, which had significant impacts on the system and residents and highlighted the ......
Quarterly Newsletter – July 2024
Four times a year the City of Castlegar publishes a newsletter that is distributed to all homes with our quarterly utility bills. Find the July 2024 Quarterly Newsletter below. Quarterly Newsletter July 2024...
Cooling Centres Open July 20-22, 2024
With high temperatures during the day and overnight, Castlegar’s cooling spaces will be open July 20-22, 2024 at four locations: Kinnaird Church of God – 2404 Columbia Ave. Castlegar New Life Church – 602-7th Ave. “Out of the Cold and Connection Centre” Shelter – 1660 Columbia Ave. Castlegar & District Recreation Centre – 2101-6th Ave. ......
Extreme Heat Continues for Castlegar
As extreme heat continues in our region, please note there are cooling locations available in Castlegar if temperatures reach 35°C or higher, with overnight lows of 18°C or above for two consecutive days. We want to remind everyone to stay cool and hydrated during this time. Anticipated Cooling Centre Locations Kinnaird Church of God – ......
Notice of Weed Control
As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control starting July 22, 2024 at the following areas: Traffic islands; City sidewalks; and City owned parking lots. Areas will be treated anytime on or after July 22, 2024, weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will be completed with ......
Castlegar Prepares to Welcome Communities in Bloom Judges: Adopt-a-Road Volunteers Needed!
Castlegar is eagerly anticipating the arrival of Communities in Bloom judges on July 21. We call on our residents and businesses to join us in showcasing the beauty and community spirit of our city. Since joining the Communities in Bloom program in 2004, Castlegar has consistently achieved recognition for its outstanding efforts, earning five blooms ......
Campfire Ban
Campfires will be banned in the City of Castlegar effective 12:00 p.m. PST on July 12, 2024. This follows an announcement 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 the Southeast ......