2020 Property Tax Notices Have Been Sent
The City has delayed property tax penalties of 10 per cent until Oct. 1, 2020 for those who need more time to pay, providing important and timely relief to those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. This opportunity is available to all residential and commercial taxpayers who are unable to make their payment on the July...
One in custody, RCMP still seeking public info after Yew Street fire, e-comm 9-1-1 to respond to dispatch issues by end of week
A suspect is in custody, but police are still seeking public information, according to RCMP Cpl. Chris Manseau. "On June 5, the Castlegar RCMP were called to assist other emergency response crews to a structure fire on Yew St in Castlegar BC. "When RCMP frontline members arrived on scene two structures were fully ...
June 10 BC COVID-19 update: 12 new cases, virus still 'active and spreading'
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing 12 new cases who have tested positive for COVID-19, for a total of 2,680 cases in British...
State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response
The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province's COVID-19 pandemic response. “As we continue to slowly and carefully reopen our...
Trail traffic enforcement takes an unusual turn
Trail RCMP are reporting two alcohol-involved infractions, and also one odd case of a motorist bringing attention to his own misdeed after the fact, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicenotwich. "On June 5, at 7:22 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP launched an investigation after a local resident posted a video...
Police not just 'droning on' - know the rules
Police are adivsing residents to learn the rules and know the penalties for breaking them when it comes to operating drones. Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said the machines appear to be turning into a local nuisance. "On June 5, at 2:51 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a...
CFD speaks to Yew Street fire Friday
At 10:59:42 hours on Friday June 5, 2020, the Castlegar Fire Department (CFD) responded to a report of a residential structure fire with heavy black smoke and flames showing. Command 1 and Engine 2 both responded from the Fairview area, where these units were dealing with a report of an abandoned camp fire/grass fire. Engine...
Blaze destroys two homes, prompts investigation into 9-1-1 delays
A structure fire on Yew Street this morning has destroyed two homes, one vehicle and many possessions, including a quad, according to Castlegar Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. He said the call came in at roughly 11 a.m., while crews were responding to a report of a grass fire adjacent to Fairview along Hwy 22. No one was injured,...
June 5 BC COVID-19 update, one new case, one new death
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “Today, we are announcing one new case, for a total of 2,632 cases in British Columbia. One case from yesterday’s...
City of Castlegar Reopens Additional Facilities
The City is reopening its playgrounds, public washrooms and sani-dump station as it continues with its COVID-19 phased reopening plans. City playgrounds were closed March 23 as a result of COVID-19 and public health guidance. Park washrooms and the City’s sani-dump station were not opened for the season for the same reasons....
