Sparwood may have to change its name to Ferretwood with the adoption of its new animal control bylaw.
Ferrets are now allowed as pets in Sparwood.
During the council meeting, where the bylaw was adopted, Mayor David Wilks brought up 10-year-old Brooklyn who had previously made a presentation on why ferrets should be allowed.
“For the citizens of Sparwood, this young girl whose 10 years old was able to convince council to change a bylaw to allow for domesticated ferrets,” the mayor said.
“She gave a very convincing argument many, many months ago to allow for domesticated ferrets. I would like to congratulate you Brooklyn. You are the youngest person who has ever come before council to be able to get a bylaw changed. It shows that anyone can do it.”
There are a number of other items in the bylaw change as well.
The district will change the definition of farm animals to include poultry, remove the section related to skunk management to better align with provincial standards and remove fees.
Those fees aren’t going away, but will be moved to the fees and charges bylaw.
In 2027, fees will increase by $2 except for cat and urban hen boarding fees which will increase by $5.
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