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West Kootenay Regional Airport expansion cleared for takeoff

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

Castlegar Fire Department updates pay model

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

Fire near 18th street in Castlegar likely human-caused

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Mercer Celgar’s owner declares US bankruptcy

Business
The company that owns the pulp mill in Castlegar has pulled the trigger on filing for US bankruptcy protection.

First Nations ask court to review Ottawa’s national-interest pipeline designation

Indigenous
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