In two months’ time, Castlegar and area residents will be asked to vote on a $25-million plan which would see a major expansion to the city’s Community Complex and a significant increase in property taxes.
A referendum on the issue will be held on Nov. 6, in which Castlegar residents and those living in areas I and J will be eligible to vote.
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