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Seniors Games Medalists
District of Sparwdood council September 19 recognized and congratulated Pat Rookes and Wilf McKechnie on their gold medal wins at the B.C. Seniors’ Games held in Castlegar in August. Mrs. Rookes competed in horseshoes and Mr. McKechnie competed in golf.
Hydrovac Truck
The Director of Operations was directed to proceed with the tendering process for a Hydrovac truck. Due to unforeseen circumstances the Public Works Department has been left without use of a hydro excavating vac truck. The truck is used for unplugging sewer mains and services, clearing and maintaining curb stands, water services and cleaning catch basins.
Remembrance Day Parade
A request from the Royal Canadian Legion Michel-Natal Branch 81 was approved by Council to hold the annual Remembrance Day Parade on November 11.
Highway 43/Sparwood Heights Drive
Council approved a budget amount of $300,000.00 for engineering and construction of services to 6000 Highway 43 and 1400 Sparwood Heights Drive. The district has received interest from a potential developer interested in purchasing 6000 Highway 43, also known as the old gravel pit south of Rivercrest Cemetery.
Parent and Tot Fun Time Program
Council received a request from the Parent and Tot Fun Time Program to waive rental fees for use of the community hall for the 2011/2012 fall and winter program session. Council agreed to pay the rent out of the Public Health budget for the period September 27, 2011 through May 15, 2012.
Bylaws
Bylaw 1071 cited as “Zoning Bylaw No 264, 1981, Amendment Bylaw 1071, 2011” was adopted. This amendment addressed the use of outdoor wood burning boilers as well as text amendments to definitions, residential, commercial, industrial and general regulations.
Bylaw 1074 cited as “Mobile Home Parks
Bylaw No. 288, 1982, Amendment Bylaw 1074, 2011” was adopted. This amendment was requested to allow for larger accessory buildings on mobile home sites.
Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language Tutoring
The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) provides training and coordination services for volunteer tutoring in the Elk Valley.
We offer free tutoring assistance to adults wishing to improve their literacy skills and/or English language skills.
In order to be a volunteer tutor with CBAL, one must attend the mandatory training (12 hours), submit a Criminal Record Check, and sign a volunteer tutoring agreement. Volunteer tutors usually agree to two top three hours/week for six months.
We will be holding our yearly Adult Literacy/English as a Second Language training session on October 11 and 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Sparwood Public Library.
Interested individuals are asked to register in advance by emailing Leah Wilkie at [email protected].
U16 East Kootenay Volleyball Club
Council would like to recognize and congratulate the U16 East Kootenay Volleyball Club on winning the 2011 Tier 2 Nationals in Calgary in May. Members of the team include Taylor Poirier, Blake Peebles, Steven Bewski, Ty Hanlon, Kory Podrasky, Connor Bax, KobyThibeault, James Johnston, Markus Ward, Assistant Coach Trevor Hobart and Coach Melissa Laluk.
BC Community Achievement Awards
The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual BC Community Achievement Awards.
The awards celebrate the spirit, imagination and dedication of British Columbians who make a significant difference in their communities.
Nomination deadline is November 15. Further information about the awards can be found on their website at www.bcachievement.com or email: [email protected].
British Columbia Youth Parliament
The British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 83rd Parliament will be held in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31. Members sit as independents; they do not represent any political party and they vote according to their own consciences on all issues. They learn about parliamentary process, debate topics of interest, and plan activities for the coming year.
For more information on BCYP and its projects visit their website: www.bcyp.org. For registration information contact the Registrar at [email protected].
Make Sure That You Are On the District of Sparwood Voters List
The District of Sparwood will be using the Provincial Voters List for the upcoming local government elections. To confirm that you are on the list, you may call or visit the District of Sparwood Municipal Office at 136 Spruce Avenue, 250-425-6271. Every person who meets the following requirements and is not listed on the current voters list may register as an elector of the District of Sparwood at the Municipal Office during regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4 local time, Monday through Friday until September 27.
Resident Elector
a) is a Canadian citizen; and
b) is, OR will be on November 19, 2011, age 18 or older; and
c) has been a resident of BC for the past six months; and
d) has been a resident of the District of Sparwood for the past 30 days; and
e) is not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Property Elector
a) is not entitled to register as a resident elector of the District of Sparwood; and
b) is a Canadian citizen; and
c) is, OR will be on November 19, 2011, age 18 or older; and
d) has been a resident of BC for the past 6 months; and
e) has been a registered owner of real property in the District of Sparwood for the past 30 days; and
f) has received the written consent of a majority of the registered owners of the property designating you as the one who may vote (only one person may vote on the property qualification no matter how many owners there may be); and
g) is not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
2011 General Local Election
Notice of Nomination
Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of Sparwood that nominations will be received for each of the following offices:
District of Sparwood
Mayor one (1); Councillors(s) six (6)
School District No. 5
School Trustee one (1)
Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by appointment with the Deputy Chief Election Officer (Melody Bruce, 250-425-6699, cell 250-425-3943) during the following period at the District of Sparwood Municipal Office 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2011; 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 5 to Friday, October 7; and 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, October 14, 2011.
NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
For information on the requirements and procedure for making a nomination, please call Leanne Jensen, Chief Election Officer at 1-855-919-2651.
Upcoming Meetings – (In Council Chambers)
Monday, October 3 – Regular meeting at 7 p.m.
Monday, October 17 – Regular meeting at 7 p.m.
By Susan Mortimer, District of Sparwood
