As part of an emerging corporate partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Interfor Corporation has made a significant contribution to Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC in support of two important projects. In Castlegar, Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC is currently building a 4-family housing complex on 8th Street, and Interfor...

Dear Neighbours, Friends and Community Members, June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to learn and show support for the ongoing work of reconciliation. This month, B.C. and the Tahltan Central Government entered the first ever consent-based decision-making agreement under the Declaration Act. This agreement honours...

Community Events Council received an update from Deb McIntosh of the Castlegar & District Heritage Society, regarding the 2022 Canada Day event, sponsored by the City. The event will take place Friday, July 1 downtown Castlegar and includes a market, BBQ and cake, live music, and games for kids, young and old. Stay tuned...

Mercer Celgar has delayed its work scheduled for June 16/17 until June 19/20. This means water conservation is not necessary June 16/17 but will be limited to essential use only June 19/20. Previous coverage: The City is asking residents to limit water consumption to essential use only on June 7/8 and June 16/17. This is...

The ice floor of the arena at the Castlegar & District Community Complex will be replaced in 2023 to address brine leaks that have been occurring over the last few years. The work to replace the ice floor will require the closure of the arena for approximately six months, but will be timed to have the least impact on ice...

An incident in Fruitvale Friday prompted RCMP to warn residents against encouraging others to punch them. "On Friday, June 10, at 2:37 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a complaint from a 56-year-old Castlegar man that his friend punched him in the head after he told his friend to do so, in ...

All Castlegar homeowners should have received their property tax notice by now. All property taxes are due on July 4, 2022 and residents are encouraged to pay on time to avoid a 10 per cent penalty which is automatically applied to unpaid taxes after the deadline. The City offers the following property tax payment options: ...

The City of Castlegar’s 2021 Annual Report is now available for public review and comment. The Annual Report includes: •2021 Audited Financial Statements •Messages from the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Financial Officer •A progress report on strategic objectives & accomplishments •Key facts &...

The Visitors’ Centre in Castlegar, is your typical, volunteer-built building. In the 1980s, locals came together, donating material, time and sweat to raise the chocolate-malt coloured building. And during last June’s heat dome, the space was a significant point of contact. “That was a big deal for us to ensure we had a lot...

The teenage culture is burdened with emotional sabotage, shame, and negativity, leading to decreased engagement, innovation, creativity, and trust. Learning to be calm, focused, and socially productive is every parent’s desire for their teenager. Finding opportunities for these connections makes the impossible possible. Three...