Community InformationThe friendly town of Castlegar is located in the scenic Columbia Valley where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet. Situated in the Rockies region of British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commerical activity in the area. The amicable climate and breathtaking scenery of Castlegar contribute to an enjoyable lifestyle with unlimited recreational activities year round. Just a short distance from the town are championship golf courses, two world-class alpine ski resorts and groomed cross-country ski trails. Residents in this growing community also enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and camping.
INDUSTRY:
Commercial industry, tourism and outdoor sportsPopulation
Town Population: 7,816 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)Ages of Population:
0-17: 17.4%
18-24: 10.5%
25-64: 54.8%
65+: 17.3% (BC Stats, 2010 Figures)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Interior Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Kootenay Boundary
Regional District: Central Kootenay
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: B
RRP Points: 16.20
Practitioners + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 14 (www.cpsbc.ca) Clinics Castlegar Medical Associates 1008 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 1H2 P: 250 365-2161 Castlegar Medical Clinic 1101 - 3rd Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2A1 P: 250 365-7717 | F: 250 365-0347
2012 socio-economic profile of Castlegar (Source: BC Government).
Health Centre Info
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235 http://clbc.cioc.ca/record/CLB2427 Urgent Care 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Emergency Room
This community has limited Emergency Room services that provides urgent care between 8 am – 8 pm, daily.
Number of Visits Per Year: 10,747 (2009/2010: IHA Stats)
Travel distance to nearest hospital: 304 km to Kelowna
Hospital CAEP and CTAS
CAEP Classification
Description Level 3 – Without inpatient beds, Staffed RNs and a few physicians, might provide long term care, definitive care for appropriate conditions, stabilization and transfer to another facility as required, usually not open 24/7
CTAS Level CTAS Level I (Resuscitation) CTAS Level II (Emergent) CTAS Level III (Urgent) CTAS Level IV (Less Urgent) CTAS Level V (Non Urgent)
Lab services
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre Lab 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pmBlood Bank
This community has a blood bank.
Imaging services
X-Ray Castlegar & District Community Health Centre Imaging 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235 Hrs: Hours vary - call for details. MRI This community has MRI services, including mobile MRI. Mammography Mammography services provided by BC Cancer Agency twice a year. See www.bccancer.bc.ca for details.
Midwifery
Midwives from Nelson & Trail service this area. Kootenay Community Midwives 823 Baker Street Nelson, BC, V1L 4J8 P: 250 354-3884 Mountain Midwives 1200 Hospital Bench Trail, BC, V1R 4M1 P: 250 364-9224 | F: 250 364-3473
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community, including Air Ambulance services.
Pharmacy
Paragon Columbia Pharmacy #117 - 1983 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W8 P: 250 365-3400 | F: 250 365-3437 Pharmasave #108 Box 3070, 1128 - 3rd Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 3H4 P: 250 365-7813 | F: 250 365-2874 Safeway Food & Drug #196 1721 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W6 P: 250 365-7141 | F: 250 365-7175 Shoppers Drug Mart #2214 1965 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W8 P: 250 365-5875 | F: 250 365-7236
Midwifery
Midwives from Nelson & Trail service this area. Kootenay Community Midwives 823 Baker Street Nelson, BC, V1L 4J8 P: 250 354-3884 Mountain Midwives 1200 Hospital Bench Trail, BC, V1R 4M1 P: 250 364-9224 | F: 250 364-3473
Extended Care
Talarico Place (49 beds) 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 365-7221 Castleview Care Centre (61 beds) 2300 - 14th Avenue Castlegar, BC, VIN 4A6 P: 250 365-7277
Home Nursing
Home & Community Care Office P: 250 365-4333 Castlegar & District Community Health Centre 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 365-7711 | F: 250 365-4303 Kootenay Society for Community Living - Castlegar 2224 - 6th Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2V9 P: 250 365-2624 | F: 250 365-5679 www.ksclcastlegar.net
Dietetics
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235
Physiotherapy
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235 Valhalla Physiotherapy #9, 650 - 18th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2M9 P: 250 365-6766 Saber Physiotherapy 1104 - 3rd Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 1Z9 P: 250 365-3511
Occupational therapy
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235
Mental Health and Addictions
IH Alcohol/Drug/Mental Health Services Castlegar Mental Health & Addiction Services 707 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1846 | F: 250 304-1240 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Freedom Quest (Youth) 349 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-2676 Hrs: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 1:30 pm CYMH Castlegar 555 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 365-8575 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ANKORS: A.I.D.S. Network Outreach & Support Society Regional Needle Exchange Program Dr. Jon Van Vliet's Office 2109 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2W9 P: 250 365-0411 | F: 250 505-5507 Jo-Anne Stoltz Counselling Office 987 Bridgeview Road Castlegar, BC, V1N 4K9 P: 250 365-3844 | F: 250 365-3744
Social workers
Castlegar & District Community Health Centre 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235 Castlegar and District Community Services Society (CDCSS) Family Support Worker - Castlegar 1007 - 2nd Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 1Y4 P: 250 365-2104 | F: 250 365-2154 Deborah Wandler Selkirk College 301 Frank Beinder Way Castlegar, BC, V1N 4L3
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Pregnancy Outreach Nurse Services Castlegar & District Community Health Centre 709 - 10th Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7 P: 250 304-1221 | F: 250 304-1235 ANKORS: A.I.D.S. Network Outreach & Support Society 101 Baker Street Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1 P: 250 505-5506 | TF: 1 800 421-2437 | F: 250 505-5507 Beautiful Beginnings Pregnancy Outreach Program Box 3144 Castlegar, BC, V1N 3H4 P: 250 365-3662 | F: 250 365-5792 Castlegar and District Community Services Society Violence Against Women Counseling Services 1007 - 2nd Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 1Y4 P: 250 365-2104
