The 2024 Paving Program is set to begin. Several sections of road within the municipality will be undergoing work including: – Douglas Fir Drive from approximately 607 to 703 Douglas Fir Drive– Aspen Drive, East from Highway 43 to the Mountain View entrance– Pinyon Road from Ponderosa Drive (3-way stop) to Sycamore Road. Includes sidewalk replacement from Ponderosa…
Effective at 4:00 pm Mountain Time on Friday, May 17, Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the District of Sparwood and will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. Specifically, prohibited activities that would constitute a Category 3 fire include: any fire larger than two metres high by three metres wide; three or more concurrently…
The District of Sparwood property tax deadline is Thursday, July 4, 2024. Watch for your property tax notice in the mail or visit https://taxes.sparwood.ca:9191/Home.aspx. Information on ways to pay can be found here https://sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/make-a-payment/. Post Date: May 15, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
The District of Sparwood is soliciting quotes from qualified contractors to undertake a Recreation Fees & Charges review. Find more info in the full RFQ below. 2024-CS-01-RFQ-Fees-and-Charges-ReviewDownload Post Date: May 15, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
Pursuant to Section 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Sparwood 2023 Annual Report will be presented to Council for consideration at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers. The Annual Municipal Report is available for public inspection at the Municipal Office, during regular work hours, and on the District’s…
It’s Emergency Preparedness Week. In an emergency, everyone has a role to play and being prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community is important. Today, May 8 will see a test of the Emergency Alert System at 10:55 (PDT) 11:55 am Mountain Time. Learn more at Learn more: https://ow.ly/RWIE50RuZzS. Locally, if you have not yet registered for the…
Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/council-information/. Post Date: May 7, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
Join us in celebrating National Children’s Day with our sister city Kamisunagawa, by learning, colouring and discovering. In Japan, Kodomo no hi, or “Children’s Day,” is celebrated every year on May 5th. On this national holiday, children are respected and honored for their individual strengths and happiness is wished upon them. On this day, Koinobori, or…
Please join us in commemoration of the Day of Mourning as honour the men and women that have faced illness, been injured, or lost their lives in a work related incident. On this day, and throughout the year, in each and every workplace, we must all take responsibility for health and safety. It is critical that we look out for one another, be proactive about safety…
Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/council-information/. Post Date: April 16, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
The District would like to remind citizens that Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw 1182 prohibits the operation of any off-road vehicles on ALL public property including parks, trails, walkways, highways roads, and greenbelts. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Peace Officer is authorized under the bylaw to seize or impound an off-road vehicle operating contrary to the bylaw.…
Earth Day Community Clean Up is taking place on Monday, April 22. Clean up kits, which consist of bags and gloves will be available at the Sparwood Leisure Centre, located at 367 Pine Avenue between April 8 and 21 during regular office hours. Public Works will conduct a special pick up for Earth Day litter only, on Tuesday, April 23. Please place garbage for collection…
Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/council-information/. Post Date: April 2, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
With the seasons changing from winter to spring and back again, Mayor and Council want to remind residents about the importance of safety and services in and around the community this time of year. As Public Works focuses heavily on snow removal or street sweeping, it is of the utmost importance to use caution around equipment. Residents who are approaching equipment…
In 2009, Cassidy Megan and the Epilepsy Association of The Maritimes joined forces with The Anita Kaufmann Foundation to launch Purple Day internationally. As the global sponsors of Purple Day, Cassidy Megan, The Epilepsy Association of The Maritimes and The Anita Kaufmann Foundation are committed to partnering with individuals and organizations around the…
Join us on Tuesday, March 26 from 10:00 – 12:00 pm in Greenwood Mall, or from 6:00 – 8;00 pm in Council Chambers to discuss the 2024-2028 draft financial plan. Click here to learn more about the 2024 – 2028 Plan. Post Date: March 21, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
The District of Sparwood is requesting quotations from qualified contractors to providepre-paint preparation and painting services for the Terex Titan. To learn more visit BC Bid. Post Date: March 20, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
Mayor and Council are excited to unveil the contents of a forty-year old time capsule placed in the wall within Greenwood Mall at an event taking place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm. The contents of the time capsule are suspected to contain photos, images, letters and drawings by residents, clubs and groups of the time. Items will be unveiled during the event…
This month’s editorial is one of particular importance as it relates to the wellbeing of District staff and members of Council. The topic is engagement. Over the past couple of years, some residents of the District of Sparwood have taken a keen interest in expressing their thoughts and feelings about District issues or projects on social media. While discussions…
Announcing our World Thinking Day celebration: Guiding Lights Across BC – February 22, 2024! To learn more click here. Post Date: February 22, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/council-information/. Post Date: February 19, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/council-information/. Post Date: February 5, 2024 | Category: News & Updates...
Winter may be in full swing in Sparwood, but there is no shortage of things to do. This season brings many opportunities to get fresh air and enjoy the outdoors with a variety of activities for all ages. Whether you’re looking for a high intensity activity, or just to pass the time on a weekend afternoon, you can find an abundance of winter fun right outside your…
Please take 10 minutes to provide your views on the quality of life in Sparwood. The information collected this year will be used to produce the Livability Report Card. The Report Card is updated annually to understand, measure, and monitor the quality of life in Sparwood. You can read more about the report cards and Livability Study here at www.sparwood.ca/livable.…
