The Use of Drones is Strictly Prohibited Near Wildfires
The District of Sparwood is aware of the fire on Sparwood Ridge. BC Wildfire and Elk Valley Resources are actioning the fire. Currently, aerial operations are being hindered by private drones in the area. The operation of any aircraft not... View Article
Sparwood Begins To Explore Recreation Facility Options
Sparwood will begin to explore options for recreation as the Multi Purpose Facility recently moved to a ‘Now’ item on the Strategic Priorities Chart (SPC). The SPC guides the focus of the organization and sets key items as workplan priorities.... View Article
2023 Annual Municipal Report
Pursuant to Section 99 of the Community Charter, the District of Sparwood 2023 Annual Report will be presented to Council for consideration at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers. The Annual... View Article
Sparwood Livability Survey
Please take 10 minutes to provide your views on the quality of life in Sparwood. The information collected this year will be used to produce the Livability Report Card. The Report Card is updated annually to understand, measure, and monitor... View Article
Lions Park Skating Loop Now Open
The Lions Park Skating Loop is now open for use. Please remember to use caution as this is a natural ice surface and snow removal and ice maintenance is ongoing throughout the season.
Hot Tub Project Update
The hot tub project is nearing completion and undergoing the final inspection stages. Deficiencies that have been noted will be addressed in the first two weeks of December, with the grand opening planned after the work is complete. We thank... View Article
Sparwood Receives Award For Excellence in Governance
The District of Sparwood has just been awarded an Honorable Mention for Community Excellence at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention for Excellence in Governance for the completion of a progressive undertaking called the Organizational Excellence Initiative (OEI). This... View Article
Area Restriction To Be Rescinded
Effective at 12:00 noon PDT on August 30, 2023, the Area Restriction established for the Lladnar Creek wildfire (N12046) that originated west of Sparwood, B.C, will be rescinded. As the fire behaviour and activity has decreased, firefighting personnel no longer... View Article
Firefighter Appreciation Opportunity
Join us to thank the firefighters who have kept our community safe. Messages, posters, drawings or letters can be dropped off to the Causeway Bay Hotel & Conference Centre in Sparwood, BC for display.