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Councillor Cardozo named acting mayor in wake of Wilks resignation

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
Sparwood councillor Amy Cordozo has been named acting mayor following Mayor David Wilks putting in his resignation. 

RDEK rescinds time change decision to allow more public consultation

RDEK Josiah Spyker -
The Regional District of East Kootenay has gone back on the decision to observe Mountain Standard Time to conduct more public consultation. 

Sparwood mayor announces resignation

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
David Wilks is resigning as Sparwood's Mayor. 

RDEK votes to ditch Daylight Saving

RDEK Josiah Spyker -
The Regional District of East Kootenay has voted in favour of observing Mountain Standard Time, which will align the region with the rest of the province.

Surgery access in Alberta available again

Health Josiah Spyker -
B.C. residents can once again book certain surgeries in Alberta under a renewed agreement between the two provinces that took effect March 1.

Sparwood council votes on daylight saving solution to bring to RDEK

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
The Regional District of East Kootenay will be bringing the topic of Daylight Saving in front the board and the District of Sparwood is sending a letter with its preferred option. 

KERHD approves $7.12M increase for Oncology and Renal Project

Health Layne Gallant -
An additional $7.12 million has been approved for the Oncology & Renal Project at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. 

Contentious council compensation bylaw concludes with changes

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
Sparwood will be seeing a lower than projected increase to council and mayor pay following public feedback. 

KERHD Board reappoints Wilks and Jackman to serve a fifth term

RDEK Layne Gallant -
The Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board re-elected David Wilks as Chair and Garry Jackman as Acting Chair in the board's annual election, held on Feb. 13. 

Ferretwood a reality

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
Sparwood may have to change its name to Ferretwood with the adoption of its new animal control bylaw. 

Sparwood council split on salary bylaw

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
Despite a split vote, Sparwood council has given three readings to the remuneration bylaw that sets the pay of mayor and council. 

Sparwood breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
The District of Sparwood has broken ground on their new $20 million wastewater treatment plant facility. 

Elkford Urgent and Primary Care Centre boosts access to local care

M.D. of Elkford Layne Gallant -
The Elkford Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC)  has been providing urgent and same day primary care to folks close to home for six months now.

FoodCycler coming soon to Sparwood

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
The District of Sparwood is getting ready to begin its FoodCycler pilot program. 

Sparwood plans for major housing and Infrastructure projects in 2026

M.D. of Sparwood Layne Gallant -
Sparwood saw several positive developments in 2025 and has much to look forward to in 2026, including new housing, company moves and approval for a new wastewater treatment plant.

Sparwood sets possible pay bump for council renumeration

M.D. of Sparwood Josiah Spyker -
In 2027, the Sparwood mayor could make $65,000, while councillors could make $31,000. 
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