News & Updates

Spray Park Now Open

The Sparwood Spray Park is now open and ready for use. Washrooms are open from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm daily. Post Date: May 18, 2023   |   Category: News & Updates...

Category 2 and 3 Fires Prohibited Within District

Effective at 1:00 pm Mountain time on Thursday, May 18, 2023 Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the District of Sparwood and will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. Specifically, prohibited activities that would constitute a Category 3 fire include: any fire larger than two metres high by three metres wide; three…

Cats & Neighbours

Allowing your cat to roam free affects not only you, but your neighbourhood too.  The District of Sparwood encourages all cat owners to keep their cats inside or ensure that when outside they are supervised or walked on a leash/harness. Under Sparwood Animal Control Bylaw 1289, 2021 it is an offence for an owner to permit any dog, cat or animal to be at large or…

Property Tax Notices Mailed Out

The 2023 Tax Notices have been mailed out.  If you are a new owner and do not receive a tax notice by June 16, 2023, please contact the District Office to obtain a duplicate copy.  Notices are mailed to the current owner shown on the Assessment Roll.  Depending upon the date of purchase, the District may not have the new owner’s information and the tax notice…

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: May 16, 2023 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: Regular Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89069519094 Or One tap…

Outdoor Courts Ready For Use At Leisure Centre

Pickleball and tennis courts are now ready for use at the Sparwood Leisure Centre. The nets will be set up in Sparwood Heights in the weeks ahead. Post Date: May 3, 2023   |   Category: News & Updates...

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 to register and is available to all First Nations, municipalities, and rural areas of the East Kootenay. Learn more about the ENS here…

Regular Council Meeting, May 2, 2023

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: May 2, 2023 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: Informal Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88030216740…

Day of Mourning 2023

Today we honour the men and women that have faced illness, been injured or lost their lives in a work related incident. For more information visit https://www.dayofmourning.bc.ca/. Post Date: April 28, 2023   |   Category: News & Updates...

Community Clean Up

The Community Clean Up is happening soon. Clean up kits will be available beginning May 1 at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office, or the Leisure Centre. Get your family together and help tidy your neighbourhood. Post Date: April 26, 2023   |   Category: News & Updates...

Town Hall Meeting, May 3, 2023

Mayor and Council invite residents to attend the Town Hall Meeting taking place Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Senior’s Drop-In Centre, located a 101, 4th Ave. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, and time will be available before and after the panel discussions for conversations with Council and Staff. At 6:00 pm, the meeting will take place and…

Be Bear Aware

With the warmer weather fast approaching the District of Sparwood would like to request residents and businesses help in reducing wildlife encounters this spring and summer. Sadly, a fed bear is a dead bear but if we all do our part this can be prevented. If bears cannot find food, they will move on. Please follow the tips below to help our community stay bear aware…

Regular Council Meeting, April 18, 2023

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. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Apr 18, 2023 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: Regular Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83378447915…

Municipal Office Access Changes

Construction at the Municipal Office is underway and will continue throughout the summer to improve accessibility and safety. The work will necessitate a temporary change to the access of the building, with the south parking lot and front doors being closed, and new public access being on the north side of the building facing Spruce Avenue as outlined in the map…

Notice of Temporary Road Closure, Michel Creek Road

The District of Sparwood would like to advise residents that the municipality will temporarily close Michel Creek Road from Industrial Road #1 to G.N. Road to conduct waterline repairs. Local traffic access will be maintained. Drivers are reminded to please use caution and follow signage. Post Date: April 10, 2023   |   Category: News & Updates...

Street Sweeping Is Underway

The Public Works Department has begun the spring street sweeping program. The purpose of the program is to remove sanding material and debris that has accumulated on roads and boulevards from winter road maintenance. With many people working and/or staying at home currently there are numerous vehicles parked on the streets which make it hard for the crews to effectively…

Construction Underway For Pathway Lighting Upgrades

Construction is underway on the pathway from Pine Avenue to Lower Matevic Road for lighting upgrades. Lighting on this pathway will be out during the majority of the construction period which is anticipated to be complete later this summer. The pathway will remain open, however residents are reminded to use caution and follow-signage as this route will be an active…

Regular Council Meeting, April 4, 2023

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: Apr 18, 2023 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: Regular Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83378447915 Or One tap…

Pool Closed, April 1, 2023

The pool will be closed for the remainder of the day to undertake unplanned essential cleaning. We apologize for the inconvenience. Post Date: April 1, 2023   |   Category: News & Updates...

Districts of Elkford And Sparwood Announce Amalgamation Proposal and Seek Public Input On New City’s Name

Residents of Elkford and Sparwood are about to become more than neighbours: after decades of friendly rivalry, the neighbouring districts of Elkford and Sparwood have officially announced a proposal for their communities to amalgamate! Mayors of the two municipalities put forth the proposal earlier this year, during a special intercommunity in-camera meeting, for…

Easter Egg Colouring Contest

Join us in celebrating Easter with our Easter Egg Coloring Contest. Submissions can be dropped at the Sparwood Leisure Centre, or emailed to recoffice@sparwood.ca. Download the Coloring Contest sheet here. Post Date: March 23, 2023   |   Category: News & Updates...