News & Updates

June 13, 2024

Fawning Season

It is fawning season. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep well away from deer (and other wildlife). Ensure your dogs are on a leash at all times. If you see a fawn, please leave them alone and vacate the area. For more information visit https://sparwood.ca/residents/wildlife/ Post Date: June 13, 2024   |   Category: News & Updates...

June 11, 2024

Sparwood Begins To Explore Recreation Facility Options

Sparwood will begin to explore options for recreation as the Multi Purpose Facility recently moved to a ‘Now’ item on the Strategic Priorities Chart (SPC). The SPC guides the focus of the organization and sets key items as workplan priorities. Adjusting the Multi Purpose Facility to a ‘Now’ item began from several conversations regarding space and storage…

June 11, 2024

Volunteer Applications Now Accepted for the Recreation Facility Advisory Committee

Are you interested in being a voice regarding recreation in Sparwood? Would you like to be an advocate for your organization, networks and the community? The District of Sparwood is requesting applications for volunteers to participate in the Recreation FacilityAdvisory Committee (RFAC) with the goal of exploring the development of a new multi purpose community facility.…

June 7, 2024

Regional Accessibility Committee Volunteer Opportunity

The Districts of Sparwood, Elkford and City of Fernie have collaborated to form a Regional Accessibility Committee (the “Committee”), with the purpose of helping to identify and remove physical and social barriers within our organizations and communities. The Committee will work together with staff and elected leaders to develop accessibility plans, provide a…

June 1, 2024

Regular Council Meeting, June 4, 2024

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: June 1, 2024   |   Category: News & Updates...

May 28, 2024

Town Hall Meeting, June 11, 2024

Do you have a topic suggestion or suggestion for Council? Let us know by following the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QX6D739. Post Date: May 28, 2024   |   Category: News & Updates...

May 28, 2024

Mayors Monthly Editorial, May 2024

Project season is in full swing within the District of Sparwood. Residents will see many things happening in and around the community throughout the remainder of the year as projects start and complete within 2024. Council is particularly proud to see the continuous progression and advancement of the District as we aim to provide the best quality of life and services…

May 27, 2024

Time Capsule Contents

On March 19, 2024 the Time Capsule was opened, forty years after it was placed inside the Greenwood Mall in Sparwood, BC. Find the contents here. Post Date: May 27, 2024   |   Category: News & Updates...

May 27, 2024

2024 Paving Program

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…

May 17, 2024

Category 3 Fire Prohibition

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…

May 15, 2024

Property Tax Deadline – July 4, 2024

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...

May 15, 2024

Request for Quotes – Fees & Charges Review

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...

May 14, 2024

2023 Annual Municipal Report

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…

May 8, 2024

Emergency Preparedness Week – May 5 -11, 2024

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…

May 7, 2024

Regular Council Meeting, May 7 2024

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...

May 3, 2024

Sparwood Welcomes Residents to Celebrate National Children’s Day with Sister City

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…

April 28, 2024

Day of Mourning, April 28, 2024

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…

April 16, 2024

Regular Council Meeting, April 16, 2024

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...

April 16, 2024

Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw

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.…

April 8, 2024

Earth Day Community Clean Up

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…

April 8, 2024

Pool Closure, April 13, 2024

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April 2, 2024

Regular Council Meeting, April 2, 2024

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...

March 31, 2024

Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, March 2024

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…

March 26, 2024

Epilepsy Awareness Day

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…

March 21, 2024

2024-2028 Financial Plan Open House

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...