As per the City of Castlegar Integrated Pest Management Plan, the City will be undertaking weed control starting May 3, 2024 at the following areas: Traffic islands City sidewalks City owned parking lots Areas will be treated anytime on or after May 3, 2024 weather permitting. Weed control in these areas will be completed with ......
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City of Castlegar Launches Public Engagement Process to Gather Ideas & Renew Brandson Neighbourhood Park
The City of Castlegar is initiating a public engagement process to renew Brandson Neighbourhood Park located at 2412 6th Avenue which aims to create an accessible and inclusive park that is welcoming to everyone. The City wants to hear ideas from the community on what it wants to see and asks the question: if you ......
City of Castlegar Asks Province to Reconsider Decision to Stop Funding Temporary Shelter
The City of Castlegar recently received notice the B.C. Ministry of Housing unilaterally decided to discontinue funding temporary winter shelters as of April 30, 2024 which will result in the closure of the Out of the Cold temporary shelter and impact support services located at 1660 Columbia Ave. In 2023, the City worked closely with ......
Bear Season – Do Your Part to Help Protect Them
The City of Castlegar reminds residents to manage bear attractants to keep our community safe and avoid the preventable destruction of bears. Spring weather is here, and the bears are coming out of hibernation early. They are hungry and are in Castlegar neighbourhoods sniffing out food sources. By being proactive at this time of year ......
Castlegar Receives Support for 68-unit Housing Project on Columbia Avenue
Earlier today, the Province of British Columbia announced the City’s housing project, located at 925 Columbia Avenue, received support through B.C. Housing’s Building BC: Community Housing Fund. The Community Housing Fund was created to increase the supply of purpose-built rental units for low to middle-income families. In 2023, the City entered into a Memorandum of ......
Yard Waste Facility Temporarily Closed April 23-29, 2024
The yard waste facility located behind the Castlegar Complex, at 2101 6th Avenue, will be temporarily closed from April 23-29, 2024, while the West Kootenay Trade Show is being held. We are sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding....
Council Highlights – January/February 2024
Council Highlights provide a summary of City of Castlegar Council meetings. February 20, 2024 Presentations Kathy Murray, on behalf of WildSafeBC, provided a presentation on how to prevent conflicts with wildlife, including rats. Rat populations are increasing across British Columbia, spread can be discouraged by managing attractants, removing cover and shelter, and by removing present ......
Draft 2024 Budget Ready for Community Input
Following two days of deliberations, City of Castlegar Council approved a Draft 2024 Budget and is now seeking community input. The budget will result in 6.43 per cent tax increase for residential properties and 6.70 per cent for business and light industrial properties. This equates to $83.89 annually, or approximately $6.99 per month, for the ......
2023 Year In Review
2023 was about setting up Castlegar to respond to new and emerging needs and plan for long-term stability and prosperity. Read the Year In Review by clicking on 2023 Year In Review under Related Downloads....