Cummings Creek Wildfire Update Public Information Meeting Taking Place Tonight
Join BC Wildfire Services, the Regional District of East Kootenay and the District of Sparwood for an update on the Cummings Creek Wildfire. This public information meeting can be watched via Zoom (link below) on the Sparwood Facebook page, or... View Article
Cummings Creek Wildfire Public Information Meeting
There will be a public information meeting regarding the Cummings Creek Wildfire: Tuesday, August 9 – 8:00 pmSparwood Leisure Centre – Community Hall367 Pine Ave, Sparwoodand broadcast via Zoom (link below) and the District of Sparwood Facebook page. Representatives from the... View Article
Candidate Information Night
Are you interested in making an impact in the community by running for Mayor or Council in the upcoming election? Do you have questions about the process, or the role of an elected official? Learn more at the Candidate Information... View Article
BC Wildfire Responding To Fire In Cummings Creek
There is an active wildfire in the Cummings Creek (Wilson Creek) area. BC Wildfire is responding and Sparwood Fire Services is monitoring. Out of an abundance of caution, residents in the vicinity are reminded to always be prepared by having... View Article
Sparwood Fire Services Begins Smoke Alarm Campaign
The Sparwood Fire Department is set to begin their smoke alarm campaign beginning this week. They will be canvassing higher risk areas, areas starting with Mountainview Mobile Home Park beginning after 5:00 pm on August 5, and transitioning to Spardell... View Article
Campfire, Category 2 and Category 3 Fire Prohibition In Place
Effective at 3:00 pm Mountain Time on August 2, 2022 campfires will be prohibited within the District of Sparwood and will remain in effect until the public is otherwise notified. Prohibitions on Category 2 and Category 3 open burning continue... View Article
District Appoints New Fire Chief
The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the promotion of Deputy Fire Chief, Kris Hill, into the role of Fire Chief, following the retirement of Chief Dean Spry. Kris has served the District of Sparwood for over a year... View Article
Regular Meeting of Council, August 2, 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: Aug 2, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US... View Article
District Launches Animal Attractant Tree Replacement Grant
This voluntary program is intended to help citizens who want to remove and replace a tree on their property that bears fruits or nuts that attract wildlife. This program is part of the District’s ongoing efforts to reduce human/wildlife conflict.... View Article