Tag: Castlegar City Council

West Kootenay Regional Airport expansion cleared for takeoff

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

Castlegar Fire Department updates pay model

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

Fire near 18th street in Castlegar likely human-caused

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

Castlegar’s new homeless shelter set to open by december

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

Out of the Cold warming shelter secures extention to operate until the fall

Castlegar’s temporary Out of the Cold shelter and outreach services have been granted an extension to operate beyond March...

City of Castlegar lowers curbside collection and disposal rates

Unlike its property tax rates, the City of Castlegar’s curbside collection and disposal rates are going down. The City’s solid...

Castlegar permanent shelter project moves forward

Castlegar’s new permanent homeless shelter at 2245 6th Avenue has been given the green light to move forward, but...

West Kootenay Regional Airport 80 per cent reliable in 2024

There were 74 flight cancellations at the West Kootenay Regional Airport in 2024, resulting in an 80 per cent...

Wendy’s in Castlegar faces delays

Wendy’s fans in Castlegar will need to hold onto their cravings a little longer- the fast food restaurant is...

City of Castlegar water and sewage rates going up in 2025

Castlegar City Council has given initial approval to proposed water and utility rate increases for 2025, passing the first...

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Trail mayor hopeful about lab after meeting with Interior Health

Colleen Jones is feeling optimistic following a meeting last week with Interior Health officials to discuss the future of the city's downtown blood lab.

Fauquier boil notice cancelled

The RDCK says repairs have been completed, and water quality tests indicate the water quality is good.

Interview – Leo’s Sleepover, a locally written children’s story on diabetes

Trail author Dave Colquhoun and illustrator Stacey Kissock about their new book, Leo's Sleepover, with Summit Radio morning host Wayne Kelly.

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.

Castlegar airport manager moving on

The man who has presided over recent expansions and upgrades at the West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar has taken another job.
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