Castlegar’s municipal payroll up 11.5 per cent in 2024
The City of Castlegar paid its employees over $6.7 million in wages and expenses in 2024, an increase of about $693,000 over 2023.
Castlegar launches annual vegetation management program Â
The program involves pruning trees and shrubs along the city’s 95 kilometres of roads, sidewalks, and alleyways to maintain clearances so snowplows, loaders, and other winter operations equipment can operate safely and effectively.
Pioneer Arena demolition underway in Castlegar
Demolition has begun in earnest on the venerable Castlegar ice rink, which was built over several years in the 1950s.Â
Castlegar council frustrated over paving plan
Some Castlegar city councillors are unhappy with how long it has taken to sign a new paving contract, but staff say it will be worth it in the long run.
Castlegar receives $400K for flood mapping
The City of Castlegar will update its floodplan mapping and hazard risk assessments with help from a provincial grant.
Contract awarded to demolish Castlegar’s Eremenko building
A West Kelowna company will demolish a downtown Castlegar building that sits on land earmarked for a housing development.
Pioneer Arena site prep to begin next week
The demolition of Castlegar’s Pioneer Arena is on track to begin in August.Â
West Kootenay Regional Airport expansion cleared for takeoff
The West Kootenay Regional Airport terminal expansion is one step closer to fruition.Â
Castlegar, Trail property tax deadline next week
Property taxes in Trail and Castlegar are due on July 2.Â
Castlegar water restrictions come into effect June 15
The City of Castlegar is imposing water restrictions starting Monday.Â
Castlegar Fire Department updates pay model
Castlegar’s paid-on-call firefighters are getting a raise this year.Â