News & Notices

In 2025, Council focused on making progress on the issues that residents talk to us about most. We worked to strengthen the City’s internal operations and service delivery through the development of the City’s first Organizational Plan, while also moving forward on projects that shape daily life in Castlegar, from parks and recreation spaces to ......

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 Wildsafe BC – ......

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Council received the City’s Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) Stage 1 Report for consideration at the December 1, 2025, meeting. With Council’s support to move the report forward, it will now proceed to the December 17, 2025, Regular Council Meeting for formal adoption before being submitted to the BC Ministry of Environment and Parks. A ......

The City of Castlegar has officially launched its 2026 budget process. This is a vital step in planning how public funds will be allocated to support essential services, infrastructure, and community programs and ensuring the City’s priorities align with community needs. How the Budget Process Works The City’s annual budget process includes the following steps: ......

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. DISCUSSION & DECISIONS Community ......

The City of Castlegar is excited to announce a series of festive events for the community this holiday season, including the return of the popular Winter Wonderland, the Merry & Bright Holiday Decoration Contest, and a free holiday movie screening at Kootenay Centre Cinemas. Winter Wonderland – Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to ......

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 Cricket Club ......

Council has approved the final concept design for Brandson Neighbourhood Park, marking the completion of a thorough engagement process that invited residents to help shape the park’s future. Through multiple rounds of public engagement, more than 200 people shared their ideas and priorities for the park’s renewal. Their feedback consistently identified play opportunities for all ......