Tag: Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff

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.

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’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.

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 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 to ask consultant to study airport funding

Airport Greg Nesteroff -
City council has approved spending $25,000 to study alternative models of funding and governing the airport.

Castlegar considers raises for library, heritage society, Sunfest

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Castlegar will add increased funding for three community organizations to its budget this year, although there is no guarantee the higher amounts will be approved.

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 councillor questions CPR’s absence from wildfire plan

Wildfires Greg Nesteroff -
Many individuals, organizations, and companies contributed to Castlegar's updated community wildfire plan. But for Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, there was a glaring omission.

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.

Vote on 2nd Castlegar ice sheet expected in 2026

Recreation Greg Nesteroff -
A referendum to decide whether Castlegar and area residents are willing to pay for a second ice surface and a walking track is likely a year away.

Castlegar considers pilot project on reduced speed limits

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Castlegar is thinking about a pilot project to test lower speed limits on 5th Avenue South, as they consider reducing residential speeds city-wide.

Castlegar councillor Bogle to serve as deputy mayor until end of term

City of Castlegar Josiah Spyker -
Castlegar city council has decided on a set deputy mayor until the end of 2026.

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Environment
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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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