Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, March 2024
With the seasons changing from winter to spring and back again, Mayor and Council want to remind residents about the importance of safety and services in and around the community this time of year. As Public Works focuses heavily on... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, February 2024
This month’s editorial is one of particular importance as it relates to the wellbeing of District staff and members of Council. The topic is engagement. Over the past couple of years, some residents of the District of Sparwood have taken... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, January 2024
Winter may be in full swing in Sparwood, but there is no shortage of things to do. This season brings many opportunities to get fresh air and enjoy the outdoors with a variety of activities for all ages. Whether you’re... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, December 2023
Looking back on 2023, it is astounding to see the accomplishments of the District of Sparwood. Despite a challenging summer with the Lladnar Creek Wildfire, we maintained a dedicated focus on project completion, progressive growth and communication. Before we celebrate... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial
Each year, November sets the stage for the future as the budget process becomes a key focus of Council and Staff. Developing and approving the budget is one of the most important responsibilities of Mayors and Councillors. Many factors impact... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, October 2023
We are beginning to see the arrival of winter. With the first snowfall, discussions relating to snow removal become a frequent topic of conversation. Over the years, the snow and ice removal program has been through significant changes, with the... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, September 2023
Mayor and Council are excitedly awaiting the re-opening of the pool as the hot tub renovation project nears closer to completion. With considerable down-time due to age and failing components of the old hot tub, Council knew it was important... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, April 2023
The first Town Hall Meeting with the newly elected Council is scheduled to be held next month. Town Hall Meetings are an important platform for public engagement, providing an opportunity for Council to share news and information about upcoming projects... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, March 2023
As the months near closer to spring and the snow slowly starts to melt, residents may notice items within the community that need a little maintenance or repair. Because of this, Council wanted to highlight an important tool on the... View Article
Mayor’s Monthly Editorial, February 2023
Let’s Talk Communication Having worked in 3 of the 4 levels of government (municipal, regional and federal) I can say with surety that communication with the public is vital. I also know that you will have people who will agree... View Article