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Tax rate may land Castlegar in court

Zellstoff Celgar has served a petition to the City of Castlegar for a judicial review of their “unreasonable tax rate” or “illegal” tax bylaw to the BC Supreme Court, according to a City of Castlegar … more
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B.C. deficit to grow: finance minister  

VICTORIA – B.C. Finance Minister Colin Hansen admitted Thursday that the province is headed for a deficit much larger than the $495 million promised during the spring election campaign. Hansen insist… more

Vandals sack flower beds

Over the last few weeks, vandals have destroyed Communities in Bloom’s efforts to beautify the city. … more

Principals to receive increase

School district 20 (SD20) principals, vice-principals and district exempt staff will received a two percent increase for… more

Mayor hoping issue can be resolved

“We would like to work things out, but the writ has been filed so eventually we’ll probably have to go to court, but we … more

DUI numbers down

The numbers of impaired drivers processed and 24 hour suspensions handed out has decreased in the West Kootenay from the… more

SAR looks for government aid

Due to the recent events with Golden and District Search and Rescue, Castlegar Search and Rescue (Castlegar SAR) along w… more

New group gets walking

Kootenay Rain or Shine is the newest walking group in Castlegar.… more

Open fire ban to begin on July 3

Starting 8 a.m. on July 3 and until further notice, all open fire, including burning barrels and fireworks, is prohibite… more

Crews investigate smoke at CIBC

The Castlegar Fire Department attended a smoke alert at the CIBC bank in Castlegar on June 24.… more
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