News

The 2019 Tax Notices have been mailed out.  If you are a new owner and do not receive a tax notice by June 8, 2019, please come into the District Office to obtain a duplicate copy. The deadline for paying your 2019 property taxes without penalty is Thursday, July 4, 2019.

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Sparwood Coal Miner Days Society is excited to announce that this year’s events will be all week-long June 3- 9. Each year we work hard to bring a fun, inexpensive weekend to the residents and visitors of Sparwood, while highlighting all of the great things that our community has to offer.

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The District of Sparwood invites qualified accounting firms to submit proposals to perform annual financial audits for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2023 inclusive.

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The District of Sparwood recognizes the contribution that seniors make to our community.  Those Sparwood seniors who have, or will, reach the age of 75 years this year are invited to meet with Mayor Wilks and members of Council to sign the “Senior’s Birthday Book” and receive a commemorative pin. 

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In general terms, Bylaw 1252 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1252, 2019” will add ‘child care facility’ as a permitted use in the C-1 C.B.D. Commercial Zone.

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Teck has released the Socio-Community and Economic Effects Annual Report for the Baldy Ridge Extension and scheduled an annual meeting for the project. The Livability Study has entered its second phase and new information and opportunities to engage with the project are out now!

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Council will hold an informal public hearing at the Special Meeting on April 30, 2019 for Development Variance Permit 2019-004 for 1241 Sycamore Road to decrease the minimum side yard for an accessory building to construct a detached garage.  

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The applicant has applied for a variance to allow for construction of a detached garage in the rear of the property which is within the side yard setback and taller than allowed in the Zoning Bylaw.

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Beginning Tuesday, May 21, 2019, the District will be offering a Residential Spring Cleanup service. 

Items* can be placed just off the property line to be picked up with a loader and brought to the Transfer Station. 

To participate, you must register by May 17, 2019. Cost is $20 but free for those over 65. 

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Teck has issued notice that there will be a seasonal private road closure on a section of Coal Leach Road at the 82.5 km marker from Monday April 15, 2019.

The road will remain closed until water is no longer flowing over the road. Access from Corbin Road to Coal Leach Road will not be possible during this time.

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