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    Sparwood, BC is yours and mine.

    We may be called ‘that town with the big green truck’ or we might be that community in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, right on BC’s border. But if there’s one thing we are to everyone, it’s a mining community; a collection of hard-working fun-loving people who happily call Sparwood home. We’re proud to share that with you.

    Stop by anytime, share a smile or stay a while. It’s yours and mine to discover!

    Click here for information on the 2018 General Local Election

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    • Evacuation Order in Corbin Area Downgraded to Evacuation Alert
      Aug 14, 2018
      Evacuation Order in Corbin Area Downgraded to Evacuation Alert

      The evacuation ORDER for the Corbin area has been downgraded to an evacuation ALERT for 10 properties in the community of Corbin and Teck’s Coal Mountain Mine property.

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    • Sparwood Heights fire evacuees update
      Aug 14, 2018
      Sparwood Heights fire evacuees update

      Emergency Management BC (EMBC) approved an extension of the 72-hour emergency social services assistance for the evacuees from Ponderosa Manor, building B, in Sparwood Heights.  This extension will expire on August 15, 2018 at which time the Red Cross will step in and provide whatever assistance they are able to assist residents with their recovery.

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    • Donations for the evacuees of the Sparwood Heights fire
      Aug 11, 2018
      Donations for the evacuees of the Sparwood Heights fire

      4:27 PM:  The Elk Valley Thrift Shop Society has generously offered to match donations towards the residents of Building B who were impacted by Thursday night's fire to a maximum of $10,000. Cash donations (cheque, debit, visa cards, etc.) will be received by the District of the Sparwood and turned over to a local non-profit for disbursement.  Funds will be provided in priority of need.

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    Community Events 

    • Sparwood Wetland Weedpull - Aug 21
      start Aug 21, 2018, 6:30 PM - end Aug 21, 2018, 8:30 PM
      The Elk River Alliance and the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council are hosting two evenings combining weed pull and restoration of Sparwood's wetland ecosystems. Join us August 1 and 21 from 18:30 - 20:30 to get your hands dirty for a good cause! Learn how to ID and remove common invasive plants, discover what critters occupy the wetland ecosystem, and watch how good a little hard work pays off! EVERYONE WELCOME! Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a 200.00 stipend for their help! Please pre-register (free) at www.ekisc.com/eventregistration EKISC will provide snacks, gloves, and tools for the pull but if you've got your own gloves and shovels, feel free to bring them along! More information: jessie@ekisc.com or beth@elkriveralliance.ca
    • Fall Community Information & Registration Night
      start Sep 6, 2018, 5:00 AM - end Sep 6, 2018, 7:00 AM
      Come and find out what’s happening in your community, register for fall programs. It’s free! It’s one night! Everyone’s invited!
    • Terry Fox Run 2018
      start Sep 16, 2018 - end Sep 17, 2018
      Annual Terry Fox Run. More information to come.
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    General Local Election Important Dates

    • Last Day to Withdrawal Consent for a Non-Resident Property Elector
      start Aug 28, 2018 - end Aug 29, 2018
      Election 2018: If you do not live in Sparwood but own property with multiple people, one of you is eligible to vote with the other owners consent. Today is the last day to withdrawal your consent to allow that other person to vote.
    • Nomination Period Begins at 9am
      start Sep 4, 2018, 9:00 AM - end Sep 14, 2018, 4:00 PM
      Election 2018: Nominations will be accepted by the Chief Election Officer beginning at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 and will end at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018.
    • Nomination Period
      start Sep 5, 2018, 8:30 AM - end Sep 13, 2018, 4:00 PM
      Election 2018: Nominations will be accepted by the Chief Election Officer beginning at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 and will end at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018.
    • Nomination Period Ends
      start Sep 14, 2018, 9:00 AM - end Sep 14, 2018, 4:00 PM
      Election 2018: Nominations will be accepted by the Chief Election Officer beginning at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 and will end at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018.
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    Council Meetings and Events

    • Regular Council Meeting: August 20, 2018
      start Aug 20, 2018, 7:00 PM - end Aug 20, 2018, 9:00 PM
      Regular meetings are open to the public and are scheduled for the first and third Monday of every month and are open to the public. The first Monday meeting is held at 1:00 pm. The third Monday meeting is held at 7:00 pm.
    • Regular Council Meeting: September 4, 2018
      start Sep 4, 2018, 1:00 PM - end Sep 4, 2018, 3:00 PM
      Regular meetings are open to the public and are scheduled for the first and third Monday of every month and are open to the public. The first Monday meeting is held at 1:00 pm. The third Monday meeting is held at 7:00 pm.
    • Regular Council Meeting: September 17, 2018
      start Sep 17, 2018, 7:00 PM - end Sep 17, 2018, 9:00 PM
      Regular meetings are open to the public and are scheduled for the first and third Monday of every month and are open to the public. The first Monday meeting is held at 1:00 pm. The third Monday meeting is held at 7:00 pm.
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    This Week

    • Evacuation Order in Corbin Area Downgraded to Evacuation Alert
      Aug 14, 2018
      Evacuation Order in Corbin Area Downgraded to Evacuation Alert

      The evacuation ORDER for the Corbin area has been downgraded to an evacuation ALERT for 10 properties in the community of Corbin and Teck’s Coal Mountain Mine property.

      more...

    • Notice to Bidders: Sparwood Well #4 Pumphouse
      Aug 14, 2018
      Notice to Bidders: Sparwood Well #4 Pumphouse

      The District invites Contractors with proven mechanical building experience and expertise to submit tenders.

      General scope of the project is:
      • Site grading and access road construction; and
      • Construction of a pumphouse.

      More detail in the post available here. 

    • Employment Opportunity: Casual Cashier
      Aug 14, 2018
      Employment Opportunity: Casual Cashier

      We are accepting applications for a Casual On Call Cashier to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Community & Facility Services, the Casual on Call Cashier undertakes general office, clerical and cashiering duties at the Sparwood Leisure Centre.

      Applications with cover letter, resume and references will be received until 2:00pm MDT on Monday, August 27, 2018.

      More information is available here. 

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