Tag: Village of Sayward

Sayward moving to Level 1 watering restrictions

The village said Level 1 restrictions will begin June 8.

Free wood debris pickup for Sayward scheduled for June 8

The Strathcona Regional District is encouraging Sayward residents to FireSmart their properties by clearing wood debris.

Grizzly bear spotted in Sayward

The Village of Sayward is advising residents to exercise extreme caution after a grizzly bear was spotted in the area.

Village of Sayward draft 2026 budget proposes 42% property tax increase

The Village of Sayward's draft budget carries a proposed 42 per cent rise in its property tax rate for 2026.

Village of Sayward reports water treatment plant operating well again

The Village of Sayward is reporting good news with regards to its water treatment plant.

Village of Sayward asks residents to conserve water

The Village of Sayward is advising residents to conserve water after heavy rain caused high flows in Newcastle Creek.

Emergency funds for Sayward, SRD supporting Newcastle Creek landslide hazard evaluation

The Strathcona Regional District has received emergency funding from the B.C. government to conduct a hazard evaluation of the Newcastle Creek landslide near Sayward.

Strathcona Regional District and Village of Sayward launch landslide investigation

Discussions on remediation and mitigation work is currently underway to determine the extent of a landslide that occurred near Newcastle Creek.

SRD offers FireSmart rebates for Village of Sayward

The Strathcona Regional District is offering FireSmart rebates of up to $3,000 to property owners in the Village of Sayward.

Village of Sayward looks to reduce council quorum, files ‘extraordinary’ petition in B.C. Supreme Court

The Village of Sayward is seeking court approval to reduce the number of councillors required for a quorum from three to two.

Sayward clean-up days starting soon

If you live in Sayward and have waste that’s too large for curbside collection, you’ll finally be able to get rid of it this month, thanks to a partnership between the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) and Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR).

Sayward residents invited to grand reopening of Fire Hall #2

The Village of Sayward and the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) are inviting the community to the grand reopening of Fire Hall #2, and a traditional “push-in” ceremony to welcome a new rescue truck.

Large waste can be dropped off in upcoming Sayward clean-up event

Sayward residents can get rid of items too big for curbside collection during an event next month. The Strathcona Regional...

Sharing services with the Village of Sayward

The Strathcona Regional Board has approved a municipal services agreement with the Village of Sayward. Corporate Services Manager Tom Yates says...

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