Beginning tomorrow, January 20, the Fitness Centre will re-open for use. Guidelines in place are: proof of vaccination, wash or sanitize hands upon entry, check-in at front desk during office hours, maintain physical distancing, masks required – except when actively exercising, wipe down equipment before and after use, and do not alternate users on equipment between…
Interested in what’s going on? You can participate in Council meetings via Zoom, or watch live from our Facebook page. Find the full agenda package here.To join, follow the Zoom link below.When: Jan 18, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council MeetingPlease click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82501619258Or…
Due to warmer temperatures, the Skating Loop and Outdoor Rink are closed until further notice. Please respect the temporary closures to prevent damage to ice surfaces. Post Date: January 13, 2022 | Category: News & Updates Send Notification...
Time to part with your Christmas Tree? Public Works will be picking up trees on January 11 to 14. On January 15, at 6:30 pm at the Outdoor Rink in Sparwood Heights, join the Sparwood Fire Department for the Chip or Burn Event. See posters below for full details. Post Date: January 5, 2022 | Category: News & Updates...
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…
Notice is hereby given for Council’s consideration of disposition of properties by lease. Notice-of-Disposition-Museum-2Download Notice-of-Disposition-DaycareDownload Post Date: December 22, 2021 | Category: News & Updates...
Interested in what’s going on? You can now particpate or watch Council Meetings viz Zoom. Find the full agenda package here and the Zoom link below. ,When: Dec 21, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council Meeting. Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88364300307 Or One tap mobile : Canada: +16473744685,,88364300307#…
District of Sparwood Municipal and Public Works Offices will be closed at 2:00 pm on December 24 and December 31, 2021. In observation of statutory holidays, offices will be closed on December 27, 28 and January 3. For Leisure Centre holiday hours and events visit sparwood.recdesk.com. Garbage collection will occur as scheduled over the holiday season. For more information…
The outdoor rink, located in Sparwood Heights is now open for use. Please obey the rules and guidelines as posted. Post Date: December 17, 2021 | Category: News & Updates Send Notification...
The outdoor ice rink in Sparwood Heights is under construction. We will update residents via Facebook, RecDesk and our website as soon as the water is completely frozen and the ice is ready for use. Until it is ready please stay off of the rink. While the surface is being prepped, use of the ice will damage the liner and rough, uneven surfaces can be hazardous. If…
Post Date: December 9, 2021 | Category: News & Updates...
Interested in what’s going on? You can now watch or participate in Council Meetings via Zoom. Find the full agenda package here and the Zoom link below. ,When: Dec 7, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council Meeting. Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88364300307 Or One tap mobile : Canada: +16473744685,,88364300307#…
Due to the recent rainfall warning, and out of an abundance of caution a sandbag station has been set up on Engelmann Spruce Drive past the Mainroad Yard and Fire Hall #1. Sandbags are in the bin adjacent to the pile. Please bring your own shovels and gloves. As highlighted by recent events across the Province, it is important to be prepared for an emergency. If…
Post Date: November 29, 2021 | Category: News & Updates...
Interested in what’s going on? You can now watch or participate in Council Meetings via Zoom. Find the full agenda package here and the Zoom Link below. When: Nov 16, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84491326631Or One tap mobile : Canada: +14388097799,,84491326631#…
Interested in what’s going on? You can now watch or participate in Council Meetings via Zoom. Find the full agenda package here and the Zoom Link below. When: Nov 2, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council MeetingPlease click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86549561737Or One tap mobile : Canada: +17789072071,,86549561737#…
Post Date: October 18, 2021 | Category: News & Updates...
Interested in what’s going on? You can now watch or participate in Council Meetings via Zoom. Find the full agenda package here and the Zoom link below When: Oct 19, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87083424605 Or One tap mobile : Canada: +14388097799,,87083424605#…
Fire Prevention Week in Sparwood see’s an abundance of activity. Follow our Facebook page, or scroll below for Fire Department introductions, games, information and more. Concluding the week will be an Outdoor Open House at Fire Station #1. Find full details in the poster below. Firefighter Introductions Sparwood Fire Services Members not pictured Name: Karl…
Interested in what’s going on? You can now watch or participate in Council Meetings via Zoom. Find the full agenda package here https://sparwood.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108279… and the Zoom link below. When: Oct 5, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council MeetingPlease click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81857471784Or…
Due to a staff shortage, the pool will be closed from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm on Friday October 1, 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Post Date: September 29, 2021 | Category: News & Updates...
With numerous sightings, and at least three separate family units of bears being reported within the District, traps have now been set. Several trails have been closed to accommodate the traps, and other trails now display signage communicating notice of a bear in the area. Please be respectful of posted signage, and use a high level of caution when outdoors, especially…
In May, 2021 the District requested public feedback on backyard chickens. 65% of survey responses supported allowing backyard chickens in single family residential areas with specific criteria and conditions. Council has indicated a desire to proceed with altering the Bylaw to allow for backyard hens. At the upcoming meeting, to be held on October 5, Council will…
Interested in what’s going on? You can now watch or participate in Council Meetings via Zoom. Find the full agenda package here https://sparwood.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/108279… and the Zoom link below. When: Sep 21, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85174622105Or…
Starting Monday, September 13, the District of Sparwood will require proof of vaccination via the Vaccine Card for certain discretionary activities as outlined by the provincial government. As we have throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the District continues to follow the direction of the Provincial Health Officer. Implementing the BC Vaccine Card is required to comply…
