Tag: Chris Barlow

Castlegar to join provincial e-scooter pilot program

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
After receiving a staff report on the subject this week, council voted unanimously in favour of joining over 30 other muncipalities as part of the program.

Castlegar sets $250K threshold for council spending approval

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Under a new procurement policy adopted this month by council, purchases under that amount can be carried out by staff, provided they are already included within the city's budget.

Castlegar to continue using Basran building for storage

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar's city manager says a mid-town garage that the city bought five years ago will continue to be used as a storage facility for the civic works department for the time being.

Castlegar to look at joining e-scooter pilot program  

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
The move comes following a presentation last week to council by longtime resident and regular cyclist Marilyn Johnstone, who called for safety improvements to Columbia Avenue.

Castlegar working on curling club parking solution

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
City manager Chris Barlow said the city is pursuing a number of options in light of the redevelopment of the Pioneer Arena site.

Castlegar seeks $75K for confluence sculpture

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Castlegar will apply for a $75,000 grant to create a permanent sculpture commemorating the community's location at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers.

Castlegar approves funding for arena expansion prep

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK My Kootenay Now -
The City of Castlegar and Regional District of Central Kootenay will spend about $285,000 in preparatory work before the question of an arena expansion reaches voters this fall.

Castlegar grants Mercer Celgar six-month tax extension

Business Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Castlegar is expected to give its biggest employer an extra six months to pay its property taxes, as Mercer International faces what it describes as an “exceptionally challenging period.”

Castlegar to offer commercial tax relief starting in 2027

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
City council heard a presentation this week from its staff about tax rates and classes, following feedback from some business owners who feel they're shouldering too much of the burden.

Castlegar awards contracts for sewage plant fixes

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Castlegar has come up with a short-term solution for the biosolids problems plaguing its south sewage treatment plant while it looks for a longer-term fix.

Castlegar poised to adopt good neighbour bylaw

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Castlegar is set to adopt a good neighbour bylaw, combining a couple of existing bylaws that deal with noise control and property maintenance.

Downtown Castlegar has more parking than needed, study finds

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Of the 1,098 total commercial spaces downtown, 42 per cent are used on average.

Castlegar residents frustrated over homeless camps

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Residents of two streets in Castlegar's Woodland Park neighbourhood have written to city council expressing "deep concern and frustration" about homeless camps in the area.

Castlegar agrees to seek property for Grandview Heights park

Community Greg Nesteroff -
A resolution passed last week gives staff direction to start exploring potential pieces of property. 

Castlegar council frustrated over paving plan

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
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 boosts physician recruitment efforts

City of Castlegar Drew Wilson -
Castlegar City Council has approved a $150,000 contract for the District Chamber of Commerce to recruit Physicians. City Manager Chris...
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