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On Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at 11:44 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 40-year-old Trail man who was allegedly causing a disturbance outside a residence in the 400 block of Buckna Street in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the man was reported to […]
What's happening about that Record Ridge open-pit mine proposal
1 day ago · By Contributor. November 14th, 2024. The Save Record Ridge Action Committee (SRRAC) is voicing grave concerns over recent developments surrounding the Record Ridge mine project. In August, the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) determined that a full Environmental Assessment (EA) was required for the project because it was above the ...
City of Castlegar’s New Website is Live
July 11th, 2023. The City of Castlegar has launched a new website, with a fresh design and layout to give people quick access to information and services they need and want. The new site launched earlier this month and allows for new City services to be added and expanded over time. The project was necessary because the City’s old site was ...
Council Highlights Oct 21 and Nov 4, 2024 - Castlegar Source
2 days ago · November 13th, 2024. Delegations. ForestryWorksforBC – October 21. Ken Kalesnikoff, representing ForestryWorksforBC, presented to Council and highlighted the vital role of the forestry sector in British Columbia, emphasizing its contributions to climate change mitigation, natural disaster prevention and remediation, and economic stability.
Weekly newsletter from MLA/Minister Conroy - Castlegar Source
Feb 23, 2024 · This week, I returned to the legislature for a new session of presenting, debating, and passing legislation alongside my colleagues. In our first week, we presented our Throne Speech and 2024 Budget, sharing some of the priorities of our government for the year ahead. We know that people are facing challenges, like global inflation and high interest rates. […]
Situation Update - August 9-12 City of Castlegar Boil Water Notice
August 15th, 2024. The City of Castlegar is asking residents to limit their water usage on Oct. 7. City of Castlegar residents and businesses serviced by the City’s water system were under a Boil Water Notice August 9-12, 2024, following a widespread power outage. “Providing safe, clean, and reliable drinking water is, and continues to be ...
Agreement-in-principle sets stage for more balanced Columbia …
On July 11, 2024, Canada and the U.S. reached a milestone in the process of modernizing the Columbia River Treaty – an agreement-in-principle (AIP) that sets the stage for an improved treaty that supports people and ecosystems on both sides of the border. Over the past six years, the B.C. government has worked hard with the Government of ...
20 new homeless shelter beds to open in Castlegar
Jun 14, 2024 · The Province, through BC Housing, bought the property at 2245 6th Ave. to provide much-needed year-round shelter spaces, with the City of Castlegar’s support. The new permanent shelter will replace the community’s temporary 10-bed winter shelter, which was open from November until April. “This purchase ensures vulnerable members of the ...
Trail air cadets promoted - Castlegar Source
3 days ago · At the monthly Commanding Officers Parade on Nov. 6, 531’s Commanding Officer, Major Kevin DeBiasio announced the promotion of several cadets. The promotion from Air Cadet to Leading Air Cadet were presented by 531’s Training Officer, Lieutenant Conner Horney to Latisha Baptiste and Oceane McKinney. Lieutenant Horney also presented the promotion to …
New, sustainable manufacturing jobs coming to Castlegar
May 24, 2024 · The Province is supporting the development of a new mass-timber production facility that will create 90 sustainable, local forestry jobs in Castlegar and continue to grow to position B.C. at the forefront of this emerging wood-manufacturing and housing-construction sector. “We’re taking action to increase the available supply of housing that’s needed throughout B.C. by partnering […]