Welcome to Sparwood

Gateway to British Columbia

Sparwood is a small coal mining town found in the Southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada.

We are undergoing a transition from a wealthy resource community to one that is more diversified with a healthy mix of retirement, recreation and tourism activities. Sparwood offers year round recreational opportunities including trail systems for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing, world class hunting and fishing.

Sparwood is fast becoming a tourist hub with a multitide of attractions including the largest truck in the world, close vicinity to the Fernie Alpine Ski Resort, and the development of the new Whiskey Jack Golf Course.

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Branding and Marketing Strategy

The District is requesting proposals from interested consultants to develop a new brand and marketing strategy. Deadline is November 30, 2009 at 4:00 pm MDT. More details are in the request for proposal.

Holiday Train 2009!

On Saturday December 12 from 4:45 to 5:15pm behind the Leisure Centre the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be in town. Bring a cash or food donation to help those in need in our community. For more information click here.

Bylaws 1027 & 1028 Public Hearing Rescheduled

A public hearing that was to be held on November 16, 2009 is rescheduled for December 7, at 6:00pm in Municipal Hall for two bylaws: an Official Community Plan Amendment and a rezoning application for 100 Aspen Drive (Locally known as Mountain View Mobile Home Park). Please call 250-425-6271 or click here for more information.

Elk River Crossing Feature Article

In the November / December Edition of Kootenay Business Magazine there is a feature article on the new pedestrian bridge that is under construction. Check out the article here. For more information on the bridge click here.

Name That Bridge Contest Winners Announced

At Committee of the Whole on October 26th and November 2nd, the following names were chosen:

High Rocks Bridge for the existing pedestrian bridge, Iron Rails Overpass for the new CPR bridge and Elk River Crossing for the new pedestrian bridge over the Elk River. FInd more information here.

Snow Buddy Recognition

At Council on November 2nd, 2009 Sparwood resident Garry Keiver was recognized for his help in clearing the snow from his neighbours driveways last winter. Learn more about the Snow Buddy program here.

GamesTown 2010

The District of Sparwood has been accepted to participate in a GamesTown 2010 contest. Our Community could win $100,000 towards improving a local sport of healthy living facility. For more information on the contest and how to enter click here.

Invasive Plant Program

Our region will be a priority next year for the RDEK Invasive Plant Program. To learn more about invasive plants in our area visit the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council's website and call 1-888-WEEDS BC to report an infestation.

Draft Bylaw

A draft bylaw for creating a new R3-A Compact Low Density Residential Zone is available for comments and suggestions. This zone will be applied towards creating an Active Adult Community for adults 55 and older.

2009 Tax Information

2009 Tax Information from the Office of the Mayor. Information on current and previous years budgets, annual reports, tax rates and any available tax sales can be found through the Finance Department.