Tag: Chris Hallam

Castlegar seeks source of algae blooms at Millennium Ponds

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff - March 14, 2026

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 sewage plant odour fix fails

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff - November 7, 2025

The City of Castlegar says a technological solution to reducing odours coming from the south-end sewage treatment plant has not worked.

Castlegar to close yard waste facility

City of Castlegar My Kootenay Now - January 20, 2025

The City of Castlegar’s yard waste facility at 2101 6th Avenue will permanently close as of March 31. Council made...

Castlegar residents urged to watch what you flush

Community My Kootenay Now - August 3, 2024

Castlegar residents are being urged to watch what they flush down their drains after a recent incident involving motor...

Keep Castlegar blooming beautiful

News Kate Brown - May 10, 2024

Residents are being asked to clean up and keep Castlegar beautiful this spring, as Communities in Bloom proclaim this...

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Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels October 14, 2026

Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election October 14, 2026

B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Addictions October 14, 2026

Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs