Notice of Annual Meeting on June 15, 2021 @ 6:00 pmPursuant to Section 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Sparwood will be holdingan Annual Meeting at 6:00 pm, on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Council Chambers locatedat 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC to receive submissions and inquiries from the publicrespecting the 2020 Annual Municipal Report. Due to the…
Help to end the pandemic. Visit https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/covid-19-vaccines/ for more info. Post Date: May 21, 2021 | Category: News & Updates...
As part of Sparwood’s annual Mosquito Control Program, aerial treatments are often planned when water levels rise and there is an increase in mosquito larvae. This year a flight is tentatively planned for the later morning or afternoon of Wednesday, May 19, 2021, weather permitting. If you see a helicopter flying around Sparwood with a hopper hanging under it,…
A new five-year agreement has just been ratified between District of Sparwood Council and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2698 (CUPE). The new agreement sees annual wage increases in each year of the agreement and includes some flexibility dependent upon inflation, which is measured annually using the British Columbia Consumer Price Index. Other than…
Interested in what’s going on? You can now watch or participate in Council Meetings via Zoom. Check out the full agenda here https://sparwood.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108279?preview=112441 or join the meeting via the link below. Meetings are also played live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Sparwood.BC/You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: May 18,…
The 2021 Tax Notices have been mailed out. If you are a new owner and do not receive a tax notice by June 14, 2021, please come into the District Office to obtain a duplicate copy. Notices are mailed to the current owner shown on the Assessment Roll. Depending upon the date of purchase, the District may not have the new owner’s information and the tax notice…
In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, District of Sparwood Council hereby provides notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, subject to the terms and conditions of a sales agreement approved by Council on May 4, 2021: Civic AddressLegal DescriptionPIDLocationTax RollSize (ha)ZoningSale Price6000 Hwy 43LOT A DISTRICT LOT 9488…
Council is currently considering a request to allow backyard chickens within the municipality, and public feedback is requested. Please take a moment to provide your thoughts by filling out the quick survey located at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6WFJ5GT. The survey will close at 4:00 pm, Mountain Time on May 24, 2021. Post Date: May 12, 2021 | Category:…
Sparwood Community Members are invited to an online public meeting to learn more about the Baldy Ridge Extension. For more information and to register, please visit www.teck.com/baldyridge Post Date: May 12, 2021 | Category: News & Updates...
As of May 12, Sparwood COVID-19 Immunization Clinics will be located at the Sparwood Curling Rink, located at 367 Pine Avenue. Please park in the Curling Rink parking lot, behind the Sparwood Recreation Centre and follow the signage. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine visit https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/covid-19-vaccines/ Post Date: May 10, 2021 | Category:…
The District of Sparwood will be temporarily closing Red Cedar Drive on May 5, 2021 beginning at 10:00 am. Post Date: May 4, 2021 | Category: News & Updates...
The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the launch of its new municipal website, which is focused on a minimalistic, user friendly, and functional approach. The website redevelopment, which was led by consultants Fresh Inc., has addressed the deficiencies and delays that naturally occur as technology and organizations change. In particular, the concentration…
Council has identified the redevelopment of the Fire Hall #2 as a strategic priority to ensure for adequate fire protection in Sparwood Heights. A conceptual plan has been developed and we would like to hear your thoughts. Join us on Thursday, April 8 at 7:00 pm in a virtual open house where S2 Architecture will present the concept plans and District Staff will be…
The District of Sparwood is seeking feedback on the final concept plan for the revitalization of Centennial Plaza. This project will see the development of a natural skating trail, fire/warming area, walkable store fronts, interactive water features and much more. Questions and comments regarding this project should be directed to Lyle Hannan, Director of Corporate…
District of Sparwood Request for Proposals Public Works Building Insulation The District of Sparwood is seeking submissions from qualified organizations for the provision of contractor services. The successful proponent will provide contract services for the installation of interior insulation with the public works cold storage building. A mandatory site visit…
Public Open House 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan The District is seeking public input for Council consideration on the 2021 budget as we plan for our next five-year budget cycle from 2021 to 2025. You are invited to a virtual Public Budget Consultation Q & A session that will be held to discuss the District’s Financial Plan. Monday, March 22, 2021 from 1:00 –…
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Red Cedar Hill (Red Cedar Drive from Centennial Street to Alpine Place) February 24, 2021 beginning at 8:00 am The District of Sparwood would like to advise residents that the municipality will be temporarily closing Red Cedar Hill to conduct an evaluation of the road settlements and underground voids using Ground Penetrating Radar…
The District of Sparwood appreciates the dedication of its volunteer groups and wishes to recognize the volunteer organizations that provide so much to the community by donating their time, talents, actions, and services to the residents of Sparwood. Without these dedicated volunteers, residents would not be able to enjoy the range and quality of social, cultural,…
The District of Sparwood recently completed a review of grant-in-aid programs and consolidated various policies and Council initiatives into a new Community Funding and Support Policy. The update was undertaken to bring a variety of independent policies and Council support resolutions together under one -policy. This was done to simplify administrative processes,…
Notice is hereby given that an electronic Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider Municipal Council’s recommendation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) regarding an application for a non-medical cannabis retail store licence in the District of Sparwood.Applicant: The…
Canfor will be harvesting trees on a Fire Interface Treatment Unit west of the Sparwood Heights starting Monday, January 18, 2021. Haulers will be accessing crown land through Sparwood Heights Drive via the Ski Hill Road and will be using the BC Hydro right of way past the Sparwood Heights Reservoir. Large logging trucks will be hauling for 3 to 4 weeks finishing…
Over the last few weeks, the Leisure Centre maintenance team has been quietly working on a special project, Sparwood’s first skating trail. Once complete, there will be an approximately 400 meter track, about 2.5 – 3 meters wide that runs through Lions Park. This project is still under construction, but it looks promising and we hope that it will be safe to use…
The District of Sparwood is excited to announce the opening of the 2021 Street Banner Program call for art. This program is designed to showcase the work of local artists and beautify the community with selected art pieces to be printed and displayed on aluminum banners. The banners will be hung on utility poles in key locations throughout the community for residents…
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is now taking applications for the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. In the East Kootenay, the Community Initiatives Program funds projects that are identified as priorities within the communities and rural areas of the Regional District of East Kootenay. The Affected Areas Program is…
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is now taking applications for the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. In the East Kootenay, the Community Initiatives Program funds projects that are identified as priorities within the communities and rural areas of the Regional District of East Kootenay. The Affected Areas Program is…
