As per the City of Castlegar Pest Management Program, the City will be undertaking weed control starting May 5, 2025 Work will take place at the following areas: Traffic islands City sidewalks City owned parking lots Areas will be treated anytime on or after May 5, 2025, weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will ......
News & Notices
Council Highlights – April 14, 2025
Mayor and Council are responsible for setting the tax rate, approving the City’s budget and determining overarching service levels. Below are the highlights from the latest Council meetings, summarizing recent actions and outcomes. $200,000 Grant for FireSmart Program & Wildfire Resilience The City has received $200,000 from the UBCM FireSmart Community Funding program to launch ......
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts and City News
In a world where information moves fast, being informed can make all the difference. The City of Castlegar encourages residents to take two simple steps to stay aware, prepared, and connected—when it matters most! Start by downloading Voyent Alert!, a free mobile app—or access it through your web browser to sign up—for real-time emergency alerts ......
City of Castlegar Appoints Acting Fire Chief
The City of Castlegar is pleased to announce that Nick Ahlefeld has been appointed Acting Fire Chief, effective April 14, following the retirement of Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio on April 11. Nick has served as Deputy Fire Chief since April 2017 and was a paid-on-call volunteer with the Castlegar Fire Department for 10 years prior ......
Canada Day Planning Kicks Off in Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is planning an exciting, family-friendly Canada Day celebration at Millennium Park & Ponds on Tuesday, July 1, and everyone is invited to join the fun. This free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and kicks off with the singing of O’ Canada, followed by a full day of activities ......
Quarterly Newsletter – April 2025
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. Metered Water Flat Rate Single Family Residential $110.85/quarter Multi-Family Residential $84.99/quarter Industrial, Commercial & Institutional $99.78/quarter Metered Water Consumption Rate Single Family Residential $0.84/cubic meter ......
Council Highlights – March 31, 2025
Mayor and Council are responsible for setting the tax rate, approving the City’s budget and determining overarching service levels. Below are the highlights from the latest Council meetings, summarizing recent actions and outcomes. Delegations Castlegar & Friends Dog Park Society The newly formed Castlegar & Friends Dog Park Society presented its first project idea to ......
Keep Castlegar Wild and Safe: Take Action to Prevent Wildlife Encounters
The City of Castlegar encourages all residents to take proactive steps to prevent attractants which bring wildlife to neighbourhoods and help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy community. Wildlife activity in and around Castlegar increases as the days grow longer and temperatures rise. Improperly managed garbage, pet food, compost, and fallen fruit can attract animals ......
City Launches New Accessory Dwelling Program
The City of Castlegar is launching its Accessory Dwelling Program, providing homeowners with guidance and resources to help them create new housing on their properties. This initiative aligns with new provincial legislation requiring municipalities to allow up to four dwelling units per property in low-density residential zones. The City’s new Zoning Bylaw 1428, adopted in ......