Presentation Amanda Erickson and Cheryl Dowden of ANKORS and Castlegar Fentanyl Opioid Working Group, presented to Council about finding new and innovative ways to reduce risk of harm for local rural populations due to the provincial overdose crisis. Zoning Amendment Application R-5/21 Council gave Third Reading to, and adopted, Zoning Amendment Application R-5/21 for
PRESENTATIONS 1. Tammy Verigin-Burk presented a 2021 update on the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce operations, including the Visitors Centre, Destination Castlegar, and Economic Development. 2. Cheryl Gnyp provided an update on the Castlegar & District Physician Recruitment Program. ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES Council received a report from the Manager of
The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a huge funding announcement from the federal and provincial governments that means we will be able to move ahead with plans for a new $5 million multi-use, Passive House certified, Mass Timber building, that will operate with 85% reduced emissions. This L-shaped building, located adjacent to our present
August 16, 2021 Meetings Council adopted the Castlegar and District Economic Development Strategy. The vision of the strategy is: ensuring Castlegar & District is an economic and services hub building new ways forward as a forestry innovator with global reach. pursuing imaginative housing options, visible creativity, a vibrant downtown, regional collaboration, lighter
by Nelson Daily Staff on Sunday Apr 18 2021
Kootenay Columbia MP Rob Morrison said the project would be a welcomed step forward for Kootenay-Columbians as we work together in the effort to reach a net-zero future.
The idea, that was originally spearheaded by the Castlegar & District Economic Development to move people through the region using the Kootenay Valley Railway tracks, was updated in a report in 2020.
Now, Kootenay Columbia MP Rob Morrison is eager to use his lobbying skills to assist in doing what he can to power the proposed “local inter-town rail travel” a little farther down the track.
“The proposed passenger rail service is a unique opportunity to introduce electric-powered passenger rail travel to our area,” Morrison told