Community Groups Can Now Apply For The Community Initiatives Fund
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is now taking applications for the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. In the East Kootenay, the Community Initiatives Program funds projects that are identified as priorities within the communities and rural areas... View Article
Community Groups Can Now Apply For The Community Initiatives Fund
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is now taking applications for the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. In the East Kootenay, the Community Initiatives Program funds projects that are identified as priorities within the communities and rural areas... View Article
Sparwood Prepares To Launch Electronic Sign
A new electronic sign will soon be launched as a central communication tool for the District of Sparwood. The sign, reaching over 15 feet tall, will be located on the boulevard of Aspen Drive next to Subway and A&W Restaurants. ... View Article
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
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 escorted by a special holiday convoy. Aiming to spread some... View Article
Pre-registration is Now Required for Public Swims and Skates
With the ongoing popularity of public skates and swims, and the limited number of patrons that can be accommodated on the ice and in the pool the District is requesting patrons register in advance for these activities. Each public skate and public... View Article
Sparwood Remembrance Day Virtual Ceremony
This year, the traditional ceremony taking place at the Cenotaph will be small and attendance highly restricted with priority given to ceremony hosts, Legion personnel and veterans. To maintain compliance with the ministerial order on public gatherings, residents are asked to... View Article
Sparwood Seeks Resident Feedback on Recreation Master Plan
The District of Sparwood is looking forward to gathering public feedback on the final draft of its Recreation Master Plan. This project was initiated in 2019 to identify the recreational gaps, needs and interests of the community. Over the past... View Article
Category 3 Fire Ban Amended
Effective at 1:00 pm Mountain time on Thursday, October 15, 2020 the prohibition of Category 3 open fires will be amended throughout the District of Sparwood. Residents are reminded to always use safe burning practices – which include not lighting or... View Article
Sparwood Fire Department Hosts Drive Thru Open House
The Sparwood Fire Department is hosting their first ever drive thru open house as part of Fire Prevention Week. Join Mayor, Council and the fire services team on Tuesday, October 13 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.