City of Castlegar

West Kootenay Regional Airport expansion cleared for takeoff

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - June 24, 2025

The West Kootenay Regional Airport terminal expansion is one step closer to fruition.

Castlegar, Trail property tax deadline next week

City of Castlegar My Kootenay Now Staff - June 23, 2025

Property taxes in Trail and Castlegar are due on July 2.

Castlegar water restrictions come into effect June 15

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - June 13, 2025

The City of Castlegar is imposing water restrictions starting Monday.

Castlegar Fire Department updates pay model

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - June 12, 2025

Castlegar’s paid-on-call firefighters are getting a raise this year.

Local Mayors call for regional mental health strategy

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - June 4, 2025

The cities of Trail, Nelson, and Castlegar have joined forces in a call for a regional strategy to address...

Fire near 18th street in Castlegar likely human-caused

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - May 22, 2025

The cause of last week’s 4.4-hectare fire in Castlegar, located below the southern water treatment plant, is considered suspicious. Castlegar...

2025 property tax notices issued in Castlegar

City of Castlegar My Kootenay Now Staff - May 15, 2025

Castlegar homeowners can expect to receive their 2025 property tax notices in the mail in the coming days. Property taxes...

Castlegar’s new homeless shelter set to open by december

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - May 7, 2025

Castlegar's new permanent homeless shelter at 2245 6th Avenue is on track to open by December. City Council gave final...

Castlegar’s affordable housing development officially complete

City of Castlegar My Kootenay Now Staff - April 24, 2025

Castlegar’s new affordable housing development, Eagle Estates, is officially move-in ready, offering 13 new affordable rental units for families,...

Castlegar Fire Dept. sees spike in medical and complaint related calls

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie - April 17, 2025

The Castlegar Fire Department saw a significant increase in medical response calls in March. According to Fire Chief Nick Ahlefeld,...