News & Updates

April 18, 2025

Easter Office Closures

District Offices and the Leisure Centre will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 to observe Easter.   We hope you have a happy and safe long weekend. ...

April 17, 2025

Earth Day Community Celan Up

Earth Day Community Clean Up is taking place on Monday, April 22. Clean up kits, which consist of bags and gloves will be available at the Sparwood Leisure Centre, located at 367 Pine Avenue during regular office hours.   Public Works will undertake a special pick up for Earth Day litter only, on Wednesday, April 23. Please place garbage for collection off the street…

April 17, 2025

RFAC Meeting, April 17, 2025

Are you interested in the Recreation Facility Advisory Committee? Members of the public are welcome to join in person, or via Zoom.To find the agenda and minutes, visit https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/. To attend via Zoom, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86880130402....

April 14, 2025

Regular Council Meeting, April 15, 2025

Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/....

April 8, 2025

Showcase Sparwood

We hope you will join us on Wednesday, April 9 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm for Showcase Sparwood. Come learn about volunteer organizations and service information or watch skating and Tae Kwon Do demonstrations.  For more info contact recoffice@sparwood.ca or call 250.425.0552....

April 7, 2025

Sparwood Livability Survey - 2025

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 the quality of life in Sparwood. You can read more about the report cards and Livability Study here at www.sparwood.ca/livable.…

April 1, 2025

Regular Council Meeting, April 1, 2025

Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/....

March 24, 2025

Parking Ticket Scam

The District of Sparwood has been made aware that some residents have been receiving text messages claiming that money is owed on parking tickets and failure to pay will result in a license suspension. The text requests the user to click on the link to pay the ticket. DO NOT click the link, this is a scam. The District of Sparwood will never solicit payments for…

March 23, 2025

Mayor's Monthly Editorial, March 2025

Our community is evolving and so is the way we communicate. Mayor and Council are excited to introduce two major advancements designed to enhance communication and accessibility: a newly refreshed municipal website and the launch of the District of Sparwood app. Our website, which is the centralized hub of information, has been redesigned with user experience at…

March 22, 2025

Environmental/Geography – GIS Focus Co-op

The District of Sparwood is accepting applications from co-op students working towards a career in urban planning, Civil Engineering or GIS and can work a fixed term, full time position, for a 4-month co-op term beginning May 2025.  If suitable the successful candidate may consider an extension to an 8-month co-op term and will be considered if able to work both…

March 22, 2025

Information Technology Co-op

The District of Sparwood is accepting applications for an Information Technology (IT) Co-op student working towards a career in Information Technology that can work a fixed term, full-time position, for (2) consecutive 4-month co-op terms for a total of 8 months beginning May 2025-December 2025. A single 4-months Co-op term will be considered if the right candidate…

March 19, 2025

RFAC Meeting, March 20, 2025

Are you interested in the Recreation Facility Advisory Committee? Members of the public are welcome to join in person, or via Zoom. To find the agenda and minutes, visit https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/. To attend via Zoom, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86880130402....

March 17, 2025

Regular Council Meeting, March 18, 2025

Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/....

March 14, 2025

Summer Student Employment Opportunities

The District of Sparwood is currently recruiting for the following summer student positions. Parks and Greenbelt Workers (Multiple Positions) Duties & Responsibilities Primarily responsible for mowing and weed whipping all parks and greenbelts including edging around parking lots, sidewalks, planters and buildings Assist with other park and building maintenance…

March 7, 2025

Spring Pool Closure Planned to Address Water Loss

The District of Sparwood will be closing the pool this spring to address ongoing water loss issues. Originally built in 1984, the pool is beginning to show signs of its age. Over the years, water loss from the pool has escalated to an unsustainable level and action needs to be taken to prevent critical failures or further infrastructure damage. After months of investigation…

February 27, 2025

2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Information

Are you interested in learning more about the 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan? Find details and information in the following links below.  2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Open House Presentation  2025 - 2029 Draft Consolidated Plan 2025 - 2029 Draft Capital Plan 2025 Draft Operating Budget   Feedback? Contact us at: PO Box 520 Sparwood BC V0B 2G0Call: 250.425.6271 Email:…

February 26, 2025

Mayor's Monthly Editorial, February 2025

Soon Council will be seeking public feedback on the budget. Feedback is crucial and assists Council in the decision-making process, as various factors are considered when going through the steps to develop the financial plan. This plan guides the community in the years ahead and assists with forecasting, service delivery and achieving the goals and objectives of…

February 23, 2025

Outdoor Ice Surfaces Closed

Due to warm temperatures the Sparwood Heights Rink and the Lions Park Skating Loop are closed. We will post notice when they re-open....

February 19, 2025

RFAC Meeting, February 20, 2025

Are you interested in the Recreation Facility Advisory Committee? Members of the public are welcome to join in person, or via Zoom. To find the agenda and minutes, visit https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/. To attend via Zoom, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86880130402....

February 18, 2025

Regular Council Meeting, February 18, 2025

Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/....

February 5, 2025

RFAC Meeting, February 6, 2025

Find the agenda, minutes and Zoom link on the Council Portal at https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/....

February 5, 2025

Sparwood Lifeguard Information Night

Have you considered a career as a lifeguard for the District of Sparwood? It may be just what you are looking for. Aside from keeping warm near the pool and working in a great team environment, you can also expect: Competitive Wages ($24.83/Lifeguard, Casual, On-Call), ($29.54, Lifeguard/Instructor 1) or ($30.23 for a Lifeguard/Instructor 2, Permanent, Part-Time).…

February 4, 2025

Regular Council Meeting, February 4, 2025

Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/....

February 3, 2025

Mayor's Monthly Editorial, January 2025

This month, I want to reflect on the importance of volunteerism and express my gratitude to each of you who give your time and energy to make our community a better place. Whether you are coaching a local sports team, helping organize events, or assisting our most vulnerable residents, these acts of service fill critical gaps and ensure that our community remains…

January 28, 2025

Special Council Meeting, January 28, 2025

Interested in what’s going on? Find the Agenda, Zoom link and all things Council related at https://sparwood.civicweb.net/Portal/....