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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, January 2, 2014
R d is tr i c t o f spa rwo o d Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca
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Upcoming Meetings of Council (in Council Chambers)
Monday, January 6 Monday, January 20 Monday, January 27
Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm
Time to renew or purchase a new dog licence The District of Sparwood’s Animal Control Bylaw requires every dog to have a current year licence by January 15th. A neutered or spayed dog tag, with vet certificate, is $10.00 or $30.00 for an unaltered dog.
Why licensing your dog should be your #1 priority:
1. If your dog gets lost, even in a neighbouring community, a licence is the fastest way to reunite you with your dog. Even if your dog is microchipped, a licence tag is immediately visible and doesn’t require a scanning device. Dogs are often returned by contacting the dog’s owner at their address on file with the District. 2. Your dogs licence shows that you are a responsible dog owner. When you walk your dog people will notice the licence on your dog’s collar and know that you really care about your dog’s welfare. 3. Licensing lets others know that your dog is not a stray. Often found dogs are kept by the people who find them, who assume an unlicensed dog is a stray. 4. It’s the law! Failure to licence your dog by the 15th of January may result in tickets and impound fees. For more information, or to renew or purchase a dog licence please contact the District Office at 250.425.6271 or at 136 Spruce Avenue.
Notice of Council Meetings 2014 Notice of Regular Council Meetings for 2014 January 6 January 20
July 7 - Cancelled July 21
March 3 March 17
September 2 (Tuesday) September 15
February 3 February 17
April 7 April 22 (Tuesday) May 5 May 20 (Tuesday)
June 2 - Cancelled June 16
August 5 - Cancelled August 18
October 6 October 20
November 3 November 17 December 1 December 15
Items for the agenda must be received at the Municipal Office by noon Wednesday preceding the meeting. Anyone wishing to address Council must submit an Application to Appear Before Council, available on the District's website, by fax or request at the front counter.
PAY YOUR UTILITIES EARLY AND SAVE! The 2014 Utility rates for single family dwellings and strata units are set out below. A 10% discount, is available for the whole amount, or any portion thereof, provided it is paid no later than January 31, 2014. Single Family Residence 2014 Water/Sewer/Garbage IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014
$819.00 $737.10
Save $81.90
$786.60 $707.94
Save $78.66
Residences receiving Garbage services only 2014 Garbage $352.20 IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014 $316.98
Save $35.22
Strata Unit 2014 Water/Sewer/Garbage IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014
Residences receiving Water and Garbage Services only 2014 Water/Garbage $554.40 IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014 $498.96 Save $55.44
Discounts apply only if 2013 utilities have been paid in full, payment will be applied first to any outstanding 2013 utilities transferred to tax accounts. Discounts are available to all commercial accounts as well
Discarding Christmas Trees You may drop off your old Christmas trees behind the No. 1 Fire Hall on Pine Avenue or behind the Sparwood Heights Fire Hall. The District will provide pick up service for those who are unable to drop them off. Leave the tree at your curb for pickup any time up to January 10, 2014. Please ensure that you have removed the tinsel before discarding tree. For further information, please contact the Public Works Department at 425-7760.
PLEASE BE A SNOW BUDDY in your neighbourhood this winter... Many of our senior citizens and persons with disabilities find it difficult to remove the snow from their driveways in the wintertime. Please look around your neighbourhood and lend a helping hand to those who may not be able to clear their own driveways. It’s the neighbourly thing to do and one of the things that make Sparwood such a great community in which to live. At the end of the winter season the District accepts nominations from residents for their “Snow Buddy”, who will be recognized at a Council Meeting.
All Regular Meetings commence at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC and are televised on Shaw Cable at 7:00 pm on the Wednesday following the meeting or at other times as advertised. Meetings will also be available on our website at www.sparwood.ca/councilmeetings and on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ sparwood.bc
Toilet Replacement Rebate Program Ending Soon
Notice of Commitee of the Whole Meetings for 2014
Since 2011 the District has operated the Toilet Replacement Rebate Program in which we will give you up to $100 back when you install an eligible toilet as a replacement for your old 13L per flush (or greater) model.
January 27 February 24 March 31 April 28 May 26 June 30
July 28 - Cancelled August 25 - Cancelled September 29 October 27 November 24
All Committee of the Whole Meetings commence at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Mnicipal Office, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, Bc.
The schedule of Regular and Committee of the Whole meeting dates is available throughout the year on the District's website at www.sparwood.ca and at the District Office. Raeleen Manjak Director of Corporate Services
The program will be ending on December 31, 2013 but residents and commercial businesses have until January 15, 2014 to submit a form for a toilet purchased in 2013. What to do? 1. Purchase and install any brand new CSA-approved, 6L or dual flush toilet; 2. IMPORTANT: Take your old toilet to the Sparwood Transfer Station; 3. Obtain a Signature from an Attendant at the Sparwood Transfer Station confirming that you have dropped off a 13L (or greater) toilet for recycling; and 4. Bring Signed Application and Original Receipts to the Main Office, or the Engineering Department by January 15, 2014. Questions? Please contact the Engineering Department at 250.425.6271 for additional information.