Stage 1 water conservation measures in effect for all RDCK water systems
With increasing temperatures and dry weather forecasted for the entire Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), the RDCK would like to remind water users of the current mandatory Stage 1 water conservation measures. Water conservation measures run annually across all RDCK water systems from June 1 through September 30....
Chamber says goodbye to current building, looks forward to new facility
The time has come for us to say goodbye to the present Castlegar and District Visitors Centre building. Built in 1986, the building has fallen into disrepair due to severe foundation issues. It has been quite the journey, with 36 years of delivering services to the region, community, businesses and visitors. With an average...
People encouraged to prepare for potential heat warnings
British Columbians can expect higher temperatures as a high-pressure ridge is moving into B.C. and may result in heat warnings this weekend or early next week. Hot and dry weather for many parts of British Columbia is predicted by Environment and Climate Change Canada. While the current forecast suggests a dip in daytime high...
Castlegar nurse accepts six-month suspension after faking vaccine cards
The BC College of Nurses and Midwives posted Friday regarding the outcome of an investigation into a Castlegar nurse. "On July 15, 2022 a panel of the Inquiry Committee approved a Consent Agreement between BCCNM and Sarah Jones of Castlegar, to address professional misconduct that occurred in 2021 arising from the use of her...
Almost 200 British Columbians lost to illicit drugs in May
Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service confirms that toxic illicit drugs claimed the lives of at least 195 British Columbians in May 2022. “After a catastrophic 2021, I am saddened to report that we are, once again, on pace to lose a record number of our community members in 2022,” said Lisa Lapointe, chief...
Communities in Bloom Judges are Coming and We Need Your Help!
Castlegar is competing in Communities in Bloom’s Grand Champion Category this year – the best of the best – and we’re asking for your help before the judges arrive July 19. The Communities in Bloom program inspires communities to enhance the quality of life and environment through people and plants, to create community pride....
Helping people in our communities at the heart of Skills Centre’s success
Chances are someone in your community has upgraded their skills recently to get a new job, someone has started a trades training program because they found funding that helped cover their expenses, and someone has sought help joining the workforce because English is their second or third language. Chances are also high that...
Fireworks and Sky Lanterns banned within city limits
Effective at noon (Pacific Standard Time) on Friday July 15th, 2022, the use of fireworks and Sky Lanterns will be prohibited within the City of Castlegar. This is in conjunction with the Southeast Fire Centre prohibiting Category 2 fires. For more information on the prohibition from BC Wildfire Services, click here. Please...
A GREAT PLACE TO BE: Montrose revitalizes spaces for social connections and sports activities
Montrose Park is a community hub: children play in the splash park, players dash about on the pickleball court and people can work up a sweat on the exercise equipment or lounge with a bestseller from the book exchange. The park is the community’s main location for outdoor social get-togethers—and has recently grown even more […]
Suspicious stranger approach to local child has police seeking public information
Castlegar RCMP are investigating a suspicious circumstance that occurred Tuesday, July 5, at approximately 9 a.m., according to Castlegar RCMP NCOIC Sgt. Monty Taylor. "A nine-year-old told his grandmother that while outside their residence in the 700 block of Waterloo Road in Ooteschenia, a white panel van drove up and the...
