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 – ......
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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 ......
Boil Water Notice Rescinded
Effective immediately, the Boil Water Notice applied from 1st Street to 2nd Street and 6th Ave to 8th Ave, on July 2, 2024, is no longer in effect. Water Main Break – Temporary Water Outage On July 2, 2024 Civic Works crews were advised of an unexpected water main break at 112 7th Ave. ......
Natural Swimming Ponds at Millennium Park Open
The natural swimming ponds at Castlegar’s Millennium Park are now open. The natural ponds include a beach and three swimming areas on the Columbia River. The top pond is designed for use by youngsters and their families, the middle pond is designed for teenagers and adults, and the bottom pond has a small water slide. ......
City of Castlegar – Notice of Sewer Main Flushing
Our crews continue with sewer main flushing, they are currently working in the downtown area between 4th Street to 8th Street and 2nd Street to Columbia Ave....
Celebrate Canada Day in Castlegar
We have a lot to celebrate – join City of Castlegar Mayor and Council on Monday, July 1 for free activities to celebrate Canada Day, Millennium Park & Ponds’ 10th Anniversary and experience Canada’s tallest castle play structure. Location Millennium Park & Ponds (located at 100 5th Street, Castlegar, BC). Please bring chairs and water ......
Canada’s Tallest Play Structure Opens at Millennium Park & Ponds
Canada’s tallest castle play structure is now open at Millennium Park & Ponds. The new 12-metre-tall playground caters to children 5 – 12 years old and includes two covered slides, lookout towers, climbing ropes, sensory features, and wheelchair-accessible play components. The pour-in-place rubber surfacing also reflects local flora and fauna such as sturgeon, camas, and ......