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Sparwood approves lease with EVR to provide parking

Josiah Spyker
By Josiah Spyker

The District of Sparwood has executed a lease with Elk Valley Resources for parking on a portion of 2600 Middletown Place.

EVR is moving into its new office at 2202 Middletown Place, but they believes more parking is needed.

It’s a six month lease and will bring $5,575 excluding GST to the district.

EVR will have to conduct environmental assessments before and after the use of the land.

They will also have to maintain the lease area and the access road during its tenancy.

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Josiah Spyker
Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

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