The outdoor rink located in Sparwood Heights and the Lions Park Skating Loop are temporarily closed due to warmer temperatures. Updates will be provided when the surfaces are re-open. Post Date: December 28, 2022 | Category: News & Updates...
We are excited to announce the Lions Park Skating Loop will be open tomorrow, December 23 at 4:00 pm. Please remember to use caution as snow removal and ice maintenance is ongoing throughout the season. In the coming weeks, lights will be set-up around the loop allowing skaters to utilize the trail later in the evening. We hope you enjoy this great winter amenity.…
The outdoor ice rink in Sparwood Heights is now open. The rink will be open from dawn until 10:00 pm daily with the lights on from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Please remember that this is a natural ice surface so ice conditions will vary depending on the weather. The District has provided two snow shovels for clearing the snow. Please leave them at the ice rink. The ice…
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: Dec 20, 2022 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/88248850268 Or One tap mobile…
Post Date: December 8, 2022 | Category: News & Updates...
Oh behalf of the District of Sparwood, Mayor David Wilks was pleased to present Cathy and Edie each with a $500 donation for the Sparwood Food Bank and Sparwood Toys for Tots. Post Date: December 5, 2022 | Category: News & Updates...
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: Dec 6, 2022 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/87107450049Or One tap mobile…
Leisure Centre facilities will be closed today, November 19 due to a staff shortage and will re-open on Sunday, November 20. We apologize for the inconvenience. Post Date: November 19, 2022 | Category: News & Updates Send Notification...
Leisure Centre facilities will be closed today, November 18 at 2:30 pm due to a staff shortage. The Craft Fair will continue as planned until 8:00 pm. The facilities will reopen as on November 19, at 9:30 am. We apologize for the inconvenience. Post Date: November 18, 2022 | Category: News & Updates Send Notification...
November is about raising awareness for adoption and permanency in British Columbia and celebrating the families that provide children and youth with love and support as permanent members of their family. Adoptive families make a difference in the lives of children and youth by providing care, guidance, and a sense of belonging. They offer a welcoming stability,…
Centennial Plaza is now open to traffic for the winter season. Traffic flow will be one way around the Plaza with angled parking in front of businesses. Contractors will be continuing to work in the Plaza and motorists are asked to use caution. Additional work will be undertaken in the Spring/Summer 2023, which may require temporary closures. Post Date: November…
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: Nov 15, 2022 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)Topic: Regular Council MeetingPlease click the link below to join the webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85233501606Or One tap mobile…
Due to a staff shortage related to illness, the pool, hot tub and sauna will be closed today, November 4 at 4:00 pm. All public swim and lane swim times have been cancelled. We will re-open on November 5 at 9:30 am. We apologize for the inconvenience. Post Date: November 4, 2022 | Category: News & Updates Send Notification...
With more snow in the forecast, the District of Sparwood would like to remind all residents about some important winter weather information. -Please slow down and use caution around snow removal equipment. Safety is first, and with many blind spots, you might not always be seen -Parking on the street is prohibited between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm -Please remove trailers,…
Join us tomorrow, November 1 at 6:00 pm for the Inaugural Meeting of Council. Following the Inaugural Ceremony will be the Regular Meeting of Council. Watch live on Facebook, or participate via Zoom. Find the full agenda packages here Inaugural Meeting Regular Meeting Post Date: October 31, 2022 | Category: News & Updates...
The annual poppy campaign officially kicks off as Sparwood Legion President Wray Mills pins the first poppy on Acting Mayor Sonny Saad. Poppy sales begin today, at Greenwood Mall. The Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place at the Cenotaph at 11:00 am on November 11. For more information visit: https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/the-poppy. Post Date: October 27,…
Post Date: October 26, 2022 | Category: News & Updates...
The District of Sparwood is excited to announce that Teck Resources Limited (‘Teck’) has donated one million dollars for the development of Centennial Plaza, a key gathering space in the heart of the community. The Plaza was designed to be a safe, useable, and inclusive space for residents of all ages to enjoy. It will be recognized as a central community location,…
Join us on Zoom or Facebook at the last meeting of the current Council, before the Inaugural Meeting on November 1, 2022. When: Oct 18, 2022 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/87417780176 Or One tap mobile : Canada: +14388097799,,87417780176# or +15873281099,,87417780176#…
Unofficial Election results are in. Congratulations to the successful candidates, and thank you to everyone who put their name forward. Mayor – David Wilks Councillor – Amy Cardozo Councillor – Chris Nand Councillor – John Baher Councillor – Steven Kallies Councillor – Jason Christensen Councillor – Sam Atwal School Trustee: Bev Bellina Referendum Questions:…
The Sparwood Fire Department is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, ‘Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape,’ works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. The theme focuses on planning and practicing…
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: Oct 4, 2022 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/87002283959Or One tap mobile…
Due to a mechanical issue with the pump, the pool will be closed until the repairs can be completed next week. Over the weekend, the sauna and hot tub will remain open for use. We apologize for the inconvenience. Post Date: October 1, 2022 | Category: News & Updates Send Notification...
The District of Sparwood will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, recognizing this date as a permanent statutory holiday for all District employees. While this day is not a provincially recognized statutory holiday, the Collective Agreement (CUPE Local 2698), governing District workers outlines that all federal statutory holidays…
Voters will face two important referendum questions on the 2022 Local Municipal Election Ballot, each relating to borrowing considerations for significant proposed projects. To assist with determining the impact to property taxes in consideration of the projects, we have developed an interactive borrowing calculator where you can view annual increase rates, specific…
