The District of Sparwood Observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The District of Sparwood will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, recognizing this date as a permanent statutory holiday for all District employees. While this day is not a provincially recognized statutory holiday, the... View Article
Referendum Questions – Interactive Borrowing Calculator
Voters will face two important referendum questions on the 2022 Local Municipal Election Ballot, each relating to borrowing considerations for significant proposed projects. To assist with determining the impact to property taxes in consideration of the projects, we have developed... View Article
2022 Referendum Question Information
This fall, residents and property owners within the District of Sparwood will face two referendum questions during the 2022 Local Municipal Election. Are you in favour of Fire Hall #2 Loan Authorization Borrowing Bylaw 1298, 2022 to authorize the District... View Article
District Receives Honorable Mention At UBCM
We are excited to announce the District of Sparwood has received an Honorable Mention at the 2022 Union of British Columbia (UBCM) Conference for the Community Excellence Awards for the Lions Park Skating Loop. This award was for the category... View Article
Sparwood Welcomes New Bylaw Enforcement Officer
We are pleased to introduce Allison, the District’s new Bylaw Enforcement Officer (BLEO). Allison will replace BLEO Frank de Boon who is set to retire at the end of the month. We encourage you to welcome her when you see... View Article
First Paver Placed in Centennial Plaza
Sparwood Mayor David Wilks and members of Council were pleased to set the first paver in place, as Centennial Square, now to be known as Centennial Plaza, begins to take shape. The project, which began in late May, started with... View Article
Bear Near Mountain Ash and Pine Avenue
A bear with limited fear of people has been reported in the vicinity of Mountain Ash and Pine Avenue. Please use caution within these areas. To report problem wildlife contact.
Active Transportation Corridor Project
The Active Transportation Corridor Project is an exciting project which will improve community connectivity through continuity between existing transportation corridors. The construction of 1700 meters of paved pathways will link two major gaps in the District’s path network that currently... View Article
Election Nominations Close September 9
Are you thinking of running for Mayor or Council in the 2022 Municipal Election? The nomination period closes on September 9, at 4:00 pm. For more details click here.
Upcoming Meeting of Council, September 6, 2022
Interested in what’s going on? You can participate in Council Meetings via Zoom or watch live from our Facebook page. Find the full agenda package here and the Zoom Link below. When: Sep 6, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US... View Article