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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.

The District of Sparwood is excited to accept submissions for the 2021 Street Art Banner Program. 

The 2021/2022 Columbia Basin Trust (the Trust) Community Initiatives (CIP) and Affected Areas (AAP) Programs are now underway.  The deadline to submit proposals for the 2021/2022 Program year to the Regional District of East Kootenay is 2:00 pm on Monday, January 18, 2021.

A new electronic sign will soon be launched as a central communication tool for the District of Sparwood.  

TAKE NOTICE that the Regular Council Meeting of the District of Sparwood Council scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, Municipal Office has been CANCELLED.

The District of Sparwood is excited to announce that Santa Claus is coming to town. By special request of Sparwood Mayor and Council, Santa is pleased to visit the community and spread some Christmas magic. 

The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join the Leisure Services team in the role of Lifeguard / Instructor II.

With the ongoing popularity of public skates and public swims and the limited number of patrons that can be accommodated on the ice and in the pool the District is now requesting patrons pre-for the public skate or public swim they would like to attend. 

This year, the traditional Sparwood Remembrance Day Ceremony will be broadcast online, so residents can safely be part of the event. 

The District of Sparwood is looking forward to gathering public feedback on the final draft of its Recreation Master Plan. 

Opportunities for engagement will be in the form of a virtual open house, electronic and paper surveys, a display in Greenwood Mall, and direct outreach with District Staff.  Further details can be found on Sparwood’s Official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Sparwood.BC/, on the website www.Sparwood.ca or www.sparwoodrec2030.ca.