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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.

Short-term Castlegar sewer plant fix a ‘game changer’

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
City of Castlegar staff say a rotary press is doing exactly what they hoped it would at the south sewage treatement plant, but it's too soon to tell whether similar equipment will be used as a permanent solution.

Castlegar airport expansion pre-construction contract awarded

Airport Greg Nesteroff -
The job goes to PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. of Kelowna, who will be paid $60,000 plus tax.

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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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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