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Castlegar council to stick with current stipends

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar city council has decided the next council to be elected in October will be paid about the same amount as the current one.

Castlegar defers Christian flag request pending new policy

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Castlegar won't raise a flag to mark Christian Heritage Month until it has a new flag policy in place, but it might light up the highway overpass.

Castlegar RCMP hoping for relief to staffing challenges

RCMP Greg Nesteroff -
Sgt. Monty Taylor told city council this week that the local detachment is down to 14 of the 17 officers they are funded for following the transfer of one constable to Prince George.

Castlegar asked to put first aid kit, defibrillator in Millennium Park

Recreation Greg Nesteroff -
At the request of pickleball players, Castlegar will put a first aid kit in Millennium Park, but council doesn't think it's practical to place a defibrillator there as well.

Castlegar seeks source of algae blooms at Millennium Ponds

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Municipal services manager Chris Hallam told city council that although staff have tried various things to minimize the blooms, they don't actually know what causes them.

Castlegar councillors pleased to see Eremenko Block gone

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Cherryl MacLeod says she "did the happy dance" as she watched the building come down last week.

Castlegar weighs response to homeless encampments 

City of Castlegar Storrm Lennie -
The City of Castlegar is weighing whether to maintain or expand its response to homeless encampments. 

Castlegar permanent shelter project moves forward

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

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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