Traffic Notice – March 30 to April 2 The City will be completing water system repair work on the 2600 block of Columbia Avenue from Monday, March 30, to Thursday, April 2. This work will impact traffic flow in the area. Single-lane alternating traffic will be in effect at times. This work is necessary to ......
News & Notices
City of Castlegar to Test Backup Water Supply
The City of Castlegar will conduct a planned 24-hour test of its North Well backup water supply between April 14–15, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe, reliable, and consistent water supply for the community. During this test, the City will temporarily switch from its primary water source, the Arrow Lakes Reservoir, ......
Council Highlights – March 2, 2026
Council Highlights offer a summary of key decisions made by Council that help shape Castlegar’s future. They’re designed to keep you informed about important initiatives, policy updates, and the progress of City priorities. This is part of our commitment to transparency and helping residents stay connected to the work of Council. DELEGATIONS Doctors & Nurses ......
Proposed 2026 Budget Ready for Community Input
Following two days of deliberations, City of Castlegar Council has released the proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan and is now seeking feedback from residents. The proposed 2026 budget includes a preliminary 7.76 per cent tax increase for residential properties. Council will set the tax rates in April once the revised roll is available from BC Assessment. It’s ......
Council Highlights – February 17, 2026
Council Highlights offer a summary of key decisions made by Council that help shape Castlegar’s future. They’re designed to keep you informed about important initiatives, policy updates, and the progress of City priorities. This is part of our commitment to transparency and helping residents stay connected to the work of Council. DELEGATIONS Regional District of ......
Council Highlights – February 2, 2026
Council Highlights offer a summary of key decisions made by Council that help shape Castlegar’s future. They’re designed to keep you informed about important initiatives, policy updates, and the progress of City priorities. This is part of our commitment to transparency and helping residents stay connected to the work of Council. DELEGATIONS Castlegar Community Services ......
Council Highlights – January 12, 2026
Council Highlights offer a summary of key decisions made by Council that help shape Castlegar’s future. They’re designed to keep you informed about important initiatives, policy updates, and the progress of City priorities. This is part of our commitment to transparency and helping residents stay connected to the work of Council. DELEGATIONS Castlegar & District ......
Demolition of Eremenko Building Set to Begin
The City of Castlegar is moving into the demolition phase of the Eremenko Building, located at 310 Columbia Avenue and 1224 3rd Street, following the successful completion of hazardous materials abatement. The contractor is scheduled to begin demolition the week of January 26, 2026. This work marks an important milestone in preparing the site for ......
Quarterly Newsletter – January 2026
Four times a year the City of Castlegar publishes a newsletter that is distributed to all homes with our quarterly utility bills. Here’s what to know in Castlegar this quarter. 2026 Utility Rate Changes To keep water and sewer systems running smoothly and plan for future upgrades, the City is updating utility rates. Changes are ......