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• Coal Miner Days June 5 to 11 in Sparwood

  03-06-2023 00:39 via e-know.ca
  
  Coal Miner Days (CMD) is Sparwood’s community celebration that has something for everyone, from sporting events to bounce houses and everything in between.
  CMD proceeds have been raised to support: Lilac Terrace expansion, new Sparwood Skate Park, Raise a Child UP, Sparwood EDC Committee, Sparwood Food Bank, Search & Rescue as well as sporting groups in our community. Coal Miner Days are packed full of exciting events, fun for the entire family.
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• Elk Valley RCMP investigating theft of vehicle near Sparwood - 102.9 Rewind Radio

  29-05-2023 20:21 via news.google.com
  
  Elk Valley RCMP investigating theft of vehicle near Sparwood  102.9 Rewind Radio
  
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• Frauds continue to plague local communities

  25-05-2023 18:27 via e-know.ca
  
  On May 24, Elk Valley RCMP received a fraud complaint from a citizen in Fernie.
  The complainant reported engaging with one of her Facebook friends over Messenger and received a link stating she’d won $70,000 dollars. The victim followed the link, providing her full name, address, date of birth and a photo of herself.
  Another stranger reached out almost immediately to her then over Messenger and, over the course of multiple transactions, had her purchase $6,000 dollars worth of gift cards,
  
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• Sparwood pool to close for hot tub replacement - My East Kootenay Now

  24-05-2023 18:16 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood pool to close for hot tub replacement  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Elk Valley RCMP long weekend round-up | Elk Valley, Elkford ... - E-Know.ca

  23-05-2023 20:58 via news.google.com
  
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• Elk Valley RCMP long weekend round-up

  23-05-2023 20:49 via e-know.ca
  
  By S/Sgt. Svend Nielsen
  Highways
  Starting on Friday, May 19, Elk Valley RCMP completed speed enforcement along the highways within our jurisdiction at various times during the weekend, with the help of recently trained officers in Laser Speed Measuring Equipment or simply Police Laser (pictured above).
  This resulted in over 30 speeding tickets, multiple written warnings, four drivers charged with distracted driving and two immediate roadside prohibitions for impaired being issued. Several other
  
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• Traffic moving on Highway 3 after crash east of Sparwood | East ... - E-Know.ca

  19-05-2023 21:40 via news.google.com
  
  Traffic moving on Highway 3 after crash east of Sparwood | East ...  E-Know.ca
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch for southern East Kootenay

  17-05-2023 22:05 via e-know.ca
  
  Environment Canada May 17 reported conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing large hail and heavy rain.
  The largest threat from the thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will be hail.
  Areas where smoke is thin or non-existent will have the highest likelihood of thunderstorm development this afternoon.
  Communities south of Ainsworth Hot Springs in the Central Kootenay and Kimberley/Cranbrook and Sparwood towards the U.S. border are m
  
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• New playground funded for Sparwood school | Elk Valley, Sparwood - E-Know.ca

  17-05-2023 18:33 via news.google.com
  
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• New playground funded for Sparwood school

  17-05-2023 18:28 via e-know.ca
  
  The B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care announced Sparwood’s Frank J Mitchell Elementary School (SD5 – Southeast Kootenay) is one of 25 schools in the province to receive $195,000 from the Playground Equipment Program (PEP).
  This year, the PEP will provide $5 million toward 25 new school playgrounds across 25 school districts. The province has increased the amount of funding that school districts will receive per playground to $195,000.
  Playgrounds are expected to be designed,
  
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• Sparwood Museum “tracks” in new exhibit - Crowsnest Pass Herald

  17-05-2023 18:15 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood Museum “tracks” in new exhibit  Crowsnest Pass Herald
  
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• Teck and STARS celebrate 30 years as life-saving partnership

  13-05-2023 20:42 via e-know.ca
  
  Teck makes $300,000 contribution to provide life-saving support for patients in the Elk ValleyTeck Resources Limited and STARS announced today that Teck is making a $300,000 donation over three years to STARS in celebration of their 30-year partnership. This contribution will support STARS in providing care and transport to patients who need critical care in the Elk Valley and surrounding communities in southeastern British Columbia.
  STARS is a non-profit organization that exists to provide crit
  
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• CFKR announces 2023 Community Grants

  09-05-2023 20:40 via e-know.ca
  
  The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies (CFKR) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2023 community granting program.
  In 2023, CFKR had a record-breaking $131,130.06 available to grant, contributing a total of $98,922.32 to 49 community initiatives, including four scholarships and one volunteer award. In addition, a total of $32,207.74 was re-invested in the principals of 16 endowment funds, to grow future granting.
  According to CFKR Executive Director Lynnette Wray, “We a
  
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• Matevic Road break and enters under investigation | Elk Valley ... - E-Know.ca

  08-05-2023 19:47 via news.google.com
  
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• Elk Valley RCMP looking into Sparwood theft - My East Kootenay Now

  08-05-2023 19:31 via news.google.com
  
  Elk Valley RCMP looking into Sparwood theft  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Matevic Road break and enters under investigation

  08-05-2023 19:14 via e-know.ca
  
  Elk Valley RCMP is investigating two break and enters that occurred on Sparwood’s Matevic Road May 4 and 6.
  On May 4, Elk Valley RCMP attended to a report of a residential break and enter to an address in the 1400 block of Matevic Road in Sparwood.
  The unknown suspect(s) entered the rural property through the front door, eventually breaking their way into a gun cabinet and making their way from the residence with a shotgun, ammunition and several tools.
  Available security footage is being
  
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• Dinosaur museum highlights reopening of Sparwood Museum - Medicine Hat News

  06-05-2023 12:20 via news.google.com
  
  Dinosaur museum highlights reopening of Sparwood Museum  Medicine Hat News
  
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• Sparwood Museum unveiling exciting new dinosaur exhibit - The ... - The Free Press

  03-05-2023 18:40 via news.google.com
  
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• PHOTOS: Sparwood Museum unveils exciting new dinosaur exhibit ... - The Free Press

  03-05-2023 18:40 via news.google.com
  
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• MLA Shypitka hosting Pop-Ups in Elk Valley

  01-05-2023 14:01 via e-know.ca
  
  Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka has scheduled three Constituency Office Pop-Up meetings in the Elk Valley between Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25.
  The purpose of the pop-ups is to give constituents a chance to meet MLA Shypitka and chat about issues that matter to them.
  The first pop-up is at the Fernie Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 23 from 2 to 6 p.m.
  The second is Wednesday, May 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Elkford Community Conference Centre.
  And the third is Thursday, May 25 from 2 t
  
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• Sparwood set to start mosquito control program - My East Kootenay Now

  28-04-2023 20:29 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood set to start mosquito control program  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Sparwood mayor frustrated by municipalities picking up RCMP ... - My East Kootenay Now

  26-04-2023 22:22 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood mayor frustrated by municipalities picking up RCMP ...  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Boat and trailer stolen from Sparwood | East Kootenay, Elk Valley ... - E-Know.ca

  25-04-2023 19:01 via news.google.com
  
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• Boat and trailer stolen from Sparwood

  25-04-2023 19:01 via e-know.ca
  
  On April 23, at approximately 8:52 a.m., Elk Valley RCMP received a report of a stolen boat and trailer from the 1300 block of Cypress Drive in Sparwood.
  The complainant reports that his 2021 black and yellow Mastercraft X26 boat and matching tri-axle trailer had been stored at his friend’s place on Cypress Drive over the winter and was supposed to have been picked up for warranty work by the dealer.
  In anticipation, the hitch lock had been removed. At some point in the past few days while
  
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• Boat and Trailer Stolen from Sparwood - The Free Press - The Free Press

  25-04-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  Boat and Trailer Stolen from Sparwood - The Free Press  The Free Press
  
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• Sparwood town hall meeting takes place next week - My East Kootenay Now

  24-04-2023 19:13 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood town hall meeting takes place next week  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• District hosting town hall May 3

  23-04-2023 21:07 via e-know.ca
  
  District of Sparwood residents are invited to a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 3 at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre.
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• Sparwood Golf Club plans more family and youth programs for ... - The Free Press

  20-04-2023 23:56 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood Golf Club plans more family and youth programs for ...  The Free Press
  
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• Sparwood Council to host town hall meeting in May - The Free Press - The Free Press

  19-04-2023 23:30 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood Council to host town hall meeting in May - The Free Press  The Free Press
  
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• Concerns grow over aggressive Teck takeover bid

  19-04-2023 19:47 via e-know.ca
  
  The ongoing high finance drama stemming from Swiss multinational company Glencore seeking to takeover Teck Resources Ltd. in the midst of a corporate reorganization continues to evolve, with Teck standing firm and provincial and local politicians speaking out against it.
  Teck today (April 19) issued a letter to shareholders “reaffirming the strong rationale for its pending separation and responding to Glencore’s latest attempt to frustrate value creation for Teck shareholders.
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• Construction set to begin at Sparwood's municipal office - My East Kootenay Now

  18-04-2023 21:43 via news.google.com
  
  Construction set to begin at Sparwood's municipal office  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Planning underway for Sparwood Coal Miner Days - The Free Press - The Free Press

  18-04-2023 16:54 via news.google.com
  
  Planning underway for Sparwood Coal Miner Days - The Free Press  The Free Press
  
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• District of Sparwood approves engineering budget for wastewater ... - The Free Press

  14-04-2023 21:30 via news.google.com
  
  District of Sparwood approves engineering budget for wastewater ...  The Free Press
  
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• Pathway work underway in Sparwood | Elk Valley, Sparwood - E-Know.ca

  05-04-2023 20:59 via news.google.com
  
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• Pathway work underway in Sparwood

  05-04-2023 19:49 via e-know.ca
  
  The District of Sparwood reports that 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 construction zone.
  Should any work result in the need to temporarily close the path, notific
  
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• Coal Miner Days 2023 taking shape | Elk Valley, Sparwood - E-Know.ca

  01-04-2023 14:04 via news.google.com
  
  Coal Miner Days 2023 taking shape | Elk Valley, Sparwood  E-Know.ca
  
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• Coal Miner Days 2023 taking shape

  01-04-2023 14:01 via e-know.ca
  
  Coal Miner Days is returning to Sparwood June 5 to 11.
  Coal Miner Days (CMD) is Sparwood’s community celebration that has something for everyone from sporting events to bounce houses and everything in between.
  CMD proceeds have been raised to support: Lilac Terrace expansion, new Sparwood Skate Park, Raise a Child UP, Sparwood EDC Committee, Sparwood Food Bank, Search & Rescue as well as sporting groups in the community.
  Coal Miner Days are packed full of exciting events fun
  
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• Golden and Sparwood under special air quality advisory - My East Kootenay Now

  31-03-2023 21:27 via news.google.com
  
  Golden and Sparwood under special air quality advisory  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Public libraries get funding boost from province

  24-03-2023 20:32 via e-know.ca
  
  Invermere Public Library
  Public library users in communities throughout B.C. will benefit from modernized technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information through $45 million in provincial funding.
  All 71 B.C. public libraries and organizations that help libraries deliver their services will receive one-time grants totalling $45 million in addition to their annual operating funding.
  This will give libraries flexibility to address local priorities, including longer hou
  
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• Two arrested after stolen truck tracked down | Elk Valley, Elkford ... - E-Know.ca

  23-03-2023 22:48 via news.google.com
  
  Two arrested after stolen truck tracked down | Elk Valley, Elkford ...  E-Know.ca
  
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• Two arrested after stolen truck tracked down

  23-03-2023 22:40 via e-know.ca
  
  On March 23 at 6:15 a.m., a complainant reported a company work truck stolen from the Elkview Mine site near Elkford.
  The complainant contacted RCMP immediately and provided tracking information regarding the vehicle to police. RCMP officers were able to follow the vehicle at a safe distance to the Jaffray area, where – in cooperation with Cranbrook RCMP, a Police Dog Service (PDS) team and a drone – the vehicle was located abandoned with the two subjects fleeing the location on foot
  
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• Dust advisories issued for 10 communities in B.C. Interior

  23-03-2023 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The air quality advisories are expected to remain in effect until dust levels fall due to precipitation, dust-suppression measures or a change in traffic patterns.
  
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• Dust advisory in effect for Sparwood - My East Kootenay Now

  22-03-2023 20:46 via news.google.com
  
  Dust advisory in effect for Sparwood  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Sparwood Mayor monthly newsletter - The Free Press - The Free Press

  22-03-2023 11:30 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood Mayor monthly newsletter - The Free Press  The Free Press
  
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• $2.89 million earmarked for upgrades to regional schools

  20-03-2023 22:05 via e-know.ca
  
  The B.C. government has announced it is providing $261.1 million in 2023-24 for school maintenance projects across the province, including $2,894,534 earmarked Southeast Kootenay School District (SD 5) and Rocky Mountain School District (SD 6).
  “We are making historic investments in school capital projects across the province,” said Rachna Singh, Minister of Education. “Schools are the cornerstones of our communities, and our government is continuing to invest in our school inf
  
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• Sparwood property tax rate to increase by “about six per cent” - The ... - The Free Press

  16-03-2023 11:30 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood property tax rate to increase by “about six per cent” - The ...  The Free Press
  
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• Stolen items from Cranbrook and Sparwood recovered in Alberta bust - My East Kootenay Now

  15-03-2023 17:53 via news.google.com
  
  Stolen items from Cranbrook and Sparwood recovered in Alberta bust  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Western Financial donates to Sparwood Fitness Playground Project ... - The Free Press

  10-03-2023 12:30 via news.google.com
  
  Western Financial donates to Sparwood Fitness Playground Project ...  The Free Press
  
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• Gallery: Sparwood Skating Club Friends & Family ice show - The ... - The Free Press

  07-03-2023 21:30 via news.google.com
  
  Gallery: Sparwood Skating Club Friends & Family ice show - The ...  The Free Press
  
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• Sparwood seeking volunteer group nominations | Elk Valley ... - E-Know.ca

  04-03-2023 14:05 via news.google.com
  
  Sparwood seeking volunteer group nominations | Elk Valley ...  E-Know.ca
  
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