Sparwood Summer Fest
We are excited to announce Sparwood Summer Fest, the grand opening celebration of Centennial Plaza, in collaboration with the Sparwood Market Kids Festival. This event will be filled with free food, activities and fun as well as a diverse array... View Article
UPDATED: Evacuation Alert Extended
Whiskey Jack Area, Savarie Subdivision West of Hwy 43 08/03/2023 2130Hrs An Evacuation Alert has been issued by the District of Sparwood and the Regional District of East Kootenayat the Regional Emergency Operations Centre (REOC) due to the potential danger... View Article
Public Safety Notice
Update: The fire behaviour specialist has viewed the Lladnar Creek fire and has determined that the planned aerial ignition for today will be delayed until tomorrow (August 4) in hopes of more favourable conditions. It is very important that the... View Article
Notice of Road Closure
The District of Sparwood would like to advise residents that the utility companies will be temporarily closing the road on Pine Avenue, south of Balsam Street to complete infrastructure connections at the construction site. A detour through Mountain Ash Crescent... View Article
Campfire, Category 2 and Category 3 Fire Prohibition In Place
Effective at 4:00 pm Mountain Time on July 10, 2023 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
Celebrate Canada Day At The Sparwood Leisure Centre
Join us this Saturday, July 1 for Canada Day celebrations at the Sparwood Leisure Centre. With fire truck rides, bouncy houses, face painting, a by donation BBQ and more, this event will be filled with fun for all ages.
2022 Annual Municipal Report
The District of Sparwood’s 2022 Annual Municipal Report provides an overview of the major achievements and significant projects undertaken or completed during the past year; the organizational structure; department operational overviews; a statement of the District’s objectives and the measures... View Article
Final Street Sweeping Taking Place Next Week
The final street sweeping is set to take place beginning May 29, 2023. Please keep an eye out for the sweeper and move all vehicles off the road. Gravel from snowplowing may be broomed on the road for the sweeper... View Article
Town Hall Meeting
Did you miss the Town Hall Meeting? Catch up with the discussion topics below or watch the full meeting on our Facebook page here. Strategic Priorities Establishing a long-term vision and strategic plan for the District of Sparwood is a... View Article
RDEK To Test Evacuation Notification System
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) will be testing its Regional Evacuation Notification system (ENS) this Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11:00 am and is encouraging residents who have not already done so to sign up. It is free... View Article