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• Community Hall elevator now complete - e-KNOW.ca

  23-02-2026 18:25
  Community Hall elevator now complete  e-KNOW.ca
  
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• Sparwood Dry Landfill to close once capacity reached

  27-02-2026 20:05 via e-know.ca
  
  A recent lifespan analysis has updated the estimated capacity left in the active dry landfill located on the same property as the Sparwood Transfer Station.
  “We recently had a consultant provide an updated analysis based on current and projected tonnages and we anticipate reaching capacity in 2027,” explained Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) General Manager of Operations Jamie Davies.
  “We looked at a number of different options to extend the life of the landfill; howev
  
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• Sparwood students urge stronger youth voice to council - Niagara Falls Review

  25-02-2026 18:25
  Sparwood students urge stronger youth voice to council  Niagara Falls Review
  
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• Community Hall elevator now complete

  23-02-2026 18:24 via e-know.ca
  
  Patrons of the Sparwood Recreation Centre will now have improved accessibility to the Community Hall with the completion of the new lift, located in the main foyer of the arena.
  The lift will be able to accommodate the movement of people and goods from the main floor of the foyer to the Community Hall ensuring all residents, regardless of age or ability, can safely and comfortably access District spaces.
  The District of Sparwood would like to sincerely thank Columbia Basin Trust for supporting t
  
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• Sparwood creating limited agriculture zone if bylaw amendment passes - My East Kootenay Now

  20-02-2026 19:58
  Sparwood creating limited agriculture zone if bylaw amendment passes  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Basin art spaces become more accessibile

  20-02-2026 18:27 via e-know.ca
  
  Museums, galleries, performance venues and more receive funding from Columbia Basin Trust
  Communities in the Columbia Basin are vibrant in many ways, including through their museums, galleries and live-performance venues. To help ensure more people can enjoy these spaces—including those with diverse abilities—organizations throughout the region are implementing 23 projects to improve accessibility, supported by more than $1.23 million from Columbia Basin Trust.
  “These projects
  
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• A curb side recycling program is coming to Sparwood this April - My East Kootenay Now

  19-02-2026 18:54
  A curb side recycling program is coming to Sparwood this April  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Families turn out for Sparwood Winterfest - Crowsnest Pass Herald

  18-02-2026 17:00
  Families turn out for Sparwood Winterfest  Crowsnest Pass Herald
  
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• Highway 3 closed east of Sparwood after four-vehicle crash - My East Kootenay Now

  17-02-2026 05:04
  Highway 3 closed east of Sparwood after four-vehicle crash  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Four vehicle crash closes Highway 3 east of Sparwood | East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Sparwood - e-KNOW.ca

  16-02-2026 22:52
  Four vehicle crash closes Highway 3 east of Sparwood | East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Sparwood  e-KNOW.ca
  
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• Four vehicle crash closes Highway 3 east of Sparwood - e-KNOW.ca

  16-02-2026 22:52
  Four vehicle crash closes Highway 3 east of Sparwood  e-KNOW.ca
  
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• Four vehicle crash closes Highway 3 east of Sparwood

  16-02-2026 22:51 via e-know.ca
  
  On February 16, at 1:05 p.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP along with Sparwood Fire Rescue, BC and Alberta Ambulance, MOTT and Mainroad East Kootenay were alerted to a serious collision involving four vehicles, one being a semi tractor trailer, approximately eight km east of Sparwood along Highway 3.
  Several drivers and passengers are being taken to various hospitals in the local and regional area.
  The highway is expected to be closed for a few hours while the police investigation continues, Elk Val
  
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• Walking trail being permanently closed - e-KNOW.ca

  13-02-2026 21:06
  Walking trail being permanently closed  e-KNOW.ca
  
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• Walking trail being permanently closed

  13-02-2026 21:04 via e-know.ca
  
  The District of Sparwood reports the walking trail located along the north Public Works fence (as identified in red in above image) will be permanently closed effective Friday, February 13, due to the commencement of construction for the wastewater treatment plant upgrades.
  Temporary construction fencing will be installed over the weekend, with construction activities scheduled to begin the following week.
  The dog park and trails located behind Public Works will remain accessible via Lions Park
  
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• Sparwood opens book of condolences for Tumbler Ridge - e-KNOW.ca

  11-02-2026 17:05
  Sparwood opens book of condolences for Tumbler Ridge  e-KNOW.ca
  
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• Sparwood opens book of condolences for Tumbler Ridge

  11-02-2026 17:05 via e-know.ca
  
  The February 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, which claimed the lives of 10 people, including the suspected shooter, has prompted the District of Sparwood to establish a book of condolences.
  Effective February 11 at 12 p.m., a book of condolences is being placed at the entrance of the District of Sparwood town office for the municipality of Tumbler Ridge and area residents are invited to attend and sign it.
  Mayor David Wilks and council this morning made the following announcement:
  “We u
  
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• Submissions being accepted for Sparwood time capsule - My East Kootenay Now

  10-02-2026 21:34
  Submissions being accepted for Sparwood time capsule  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• The Sparwood Winterfest celebration is right around the corner - My East Kootenay Now

  10-02-2026 15:11
  The Sparwood Winterfest celebration is right around the corner  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Sparwood invites input on time capsule - e-KNOW.ca

  09-02-2026 23:39
  Sparwood invites input on time capsule  e-KNOW.ca
  
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• Sparwood invites input on time capsule

  09-02-2026 23:36 via e-know.ca
  
  District of Sparwood Mayor and council invite the community to help create a meaningful snapshot of life in Sparwood today, for residents of the future to discover.
  Help us develop a time capsule to be placed in 2026, and opened 40 years later, in 2066 on Sparwood’s 100th Anniversary.
  This new time capsule will capture messages, memories, and reflections that represent our community in 2026.
  This is an opportunity for individuals, families, businesses, schools, service groups, churches, an
  
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• Sparwood council split on commenting decision - My East Kootenay Now

  09-02-2026 22:03
  Sparwood council split on commenting decision  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Sparwood sets new February 5 temperature record - 102.9 Rewind Radio

  06-02-2026 21:13
  Sparwood sets new February 5 temperature record  102.9 Rewind Radio
  
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• Sparwood approves funding support for Sparwood Skating Club - My East Kootenay Now

  06-02-2026 20:41
  Sparwood approves funding support for Sparwood Skating Club  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Sparwood breaks ground on new wastewater treatment - Elk Valley News

  06-02-2026 19:40
  Sparwood breaks ground on new wastewater treatment  Elk Valley News
  
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• New temperature records broken in Nelson, Cranbrook, Sparwood - Kimberley Bulletin

  05-02-2026 20:32
  New temperature records broken in Nelson, Cranbrook, Sparwood  Kimberley Bulletin
  
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• New temperature records broken in Nelson, Cranbrook, Sparwood - Nelson Star

  05-02-2026 20:07
  New temperature records broken in Nelson, Cranbrook, Sparwood  Nelson Star
  
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• New temperature records broken in Nelson, Cranbrook, Sparwood - Elk Valley News

  05-02-2026 20:07
  New temperature records broken in Nelson, Cranbrook, Sparwood  Elk Valley News
  
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• New temperature records broken in Nelson, Cranbrook, Sparwood - Cranbrook Daily Townsman

  05-02-2026 20:06
  New temperature records broken in Nelson, Cranbrook, Sparwood  Cranbrook Daily Townsman
  
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• Sparwood council split on salary bylaw - My East Kootenay Now

  04-02-2026 21:41
  Sparwood council split on salary bylaw  My East Kootenay Now
  
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• Sparwood breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant - My East Kootenay Now

  02-02-2026 20:50
  Sparwood breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant  My East Kootenay Now
  
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