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‘The best job in the world’: Castlegar mayor, councillors say goodbye

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Members of Castlegar city council bid teary goodbyes and paid heartfelt tributes to each other at their final meeting before the next council is sworn in.

Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels Greg Nesteroff -
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.

Castlegar’s mayor to head Forestry Works for BC

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Maria McFaddin is the new executive director of the non-profit industry advocacy group.

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 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 arena referendum delayed to 2027

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar and area residents will likely vote in February rather than November on adding a second sheet of ice and a walking track to the recreation complex.

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 curlers face parking crunch

Curling Greg Nesteroff -
The local club says the redevelopment of the Pioneer Arena site has left them with a parking problem.

Castlegar gets cash for standardized housing designs

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The City of Castlegar has received $158,215 through the a program administered by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to support a new housing initiative focused on standardized housing designs.

Castlegar’s mayor explains why she’s not running again

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Maria McFaddin says she's not worried about a changed dynamic on council now that two councillors are seeking her job.

RDCK approves new pay, travel rules for directors

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Storrm Lennie -
The Regional District of Central Kootenay has approved a series of changes to how directors are compensated and reimbursed for meetings, travel and professional development.

UPDATED: Councillors step up to replace Castlegar’s retiring mayor

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Incumbent Maria McFaddin announced that she will not seek re-election. Councillors Brian Bogle and Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff each then announced they will seek the job.

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 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.
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