Do you want to make a difference to help fish and wildlife in the Columbia Region?

The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is calling for applications for a new public representative to join their Columbia Region Board. The deadline to apply is March 16, 2017. 

Every other year, the District conducts a Satisfaction Survey to ask citizens how satisfied they are with District performances, services and the overall quality of life in Sparwood, so that we can plan for the future based on what is important to YOU.

Dumping residential waste into commercial waste bins is not only unacceptable, it is ILLEGAL.  It is a safety and health hazard that spoils the environment and costs us all. Please dispose of your waste properly by taking it to the Transfer Station, located at 1001 Highway 3.

The District is seeking proposals from qualified Engineering Consultants to develop “Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Plans” intended to assist the District in strategic direction, asset management initiatives and both short and long term decision making. Deadline: March 7, 2017 Local Time.

If you live in Sparwood, you are invited to a Public Budget Consultation Meeting that will be held to discuss the District’s Financial Plan for the next five years on February 28 5-7 pm.

Information regarding office hours, Leisure Centre hours, and garbage pick up for BC Family Day can be found here. 

Highway 3 between Sparwood and the Alberta border remains closed and the estimated time of reopening is unknown at this time according to DriveBC.  Highway 3 between Fernie and Elko because of a high avalanche hazard also closed during the night.

Due to the extreme weather conditions today all waste pick-up scheduled for commercial properties, Lodgepole Trailer Court, and Matevic Road will not be picked up today.  The District will make every effort to get to these areas tomorrow.

The Regional District of East Kootenay issued a media release today in response to the heavy snowfall and continued travel and weather advisories.

A Warming Centre has been opened at the Fire Hall, located at 479 Pine Avenue, for motorists who have been stranded due to Highway 3 road closure.