Castlegar News

Castlegar chamber hears mixed opinions on vaccine passport from local businesses

Businesses concerned about the impacts of implementing the new vaccine policy

Castlegar Search and Rescue team rescues injured Trail man

The man was off-road motor biking when he was injured

  • Aug 30, 2021

Faith: It is time to inquire

Castlegar pastor Tom Kline talks about seeking God

  • Aug 29, 2021

OPINION: Majority government unlikely as 44th federal election gets underway

None of Canada's federal parties are within striking distance of a majority government

  • Aug 29, 2021

Campfires allowed again in Castlegar

Campfire prohibition lifted as weather cools

City trying to stop personal garbage dumping in Castlegar parks

If you see someone dumping garbage, contact city bylaw enforcement

Castlegar mayor hopes vaccine passport provokes residents to get vaccinated

Mayor Duff encouraging patience with businesses as they implement new procedures

Ken Robertson running for Liberals in South Okanagan-West Kootenay

The Secwepemc man is an advocate for autistic children and their parents.

  • Aug 23, 2021

Masks mandatory again inside RDCK facilities

Regional district says measures due to rising COVID-19 cases and low vaccination rates.

  • Aug 20, 2021

RDCK introduces new recreation user fee schedule

Punch passes, monthly memberships return Sept. 7.

  • Aug 20, 2021

Water quality improving at Castlegar’s Millennium Park ponds

But the city won't reopen the amenity until test results meet guidelines for two straight weeks.

  • Aug 20, 2021

Work on Columbia Avenue rolls on

Lengthy project on the south end of Castlegar's main arterial expected to wrap up late next month.

  • Aug 20, 2021

34 new COVID-19 cases in Castlegar Aug. 8-14

Community sets another weekly case record.

  • Aug 19, 2021

Area restrictions expanded for Arrow Lakes wildfires

More Crown land is off limits due to the Michaud Creek and Octopus Creek fires.

  • Aug 18, 2021

Castlegar close to announcing new airport boss

The City of Castlegar is close to naming a new manager for the West Kootenay Regional Airport.

  • Aug 18, 2021

Castlegar makes deal with churches to provide cooling centres

Kinnaird Church of God, New Life Church, and Way Out Shelter will all offer a respite from the heat.

  • Aug 18, 2021

Demolition of South Slocan schoolhouse delayed

The building is still expected to be torn down, just not as quickly as anticipated.

  • Aug 18, 2021

Details still scarce on Castlegar police incident

Police spent much of Friday at a 7th Street home but have yet to explain why.

  • Aug 17, 2021

New evacuation alert issued for Octopus Creek wildfire

But the evacuation alert for the Trozzo Creek fire has been cancelled.

  • Aug 17, 2021

Six-storey apartment complex proposed in Castlegar

City staff recommend shorter building, but council not so sure.

  • Aug 17, 2021