Sparwood
Upcoming
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider giving second and third reading to an updated Traffic Regulations Bylaw, including a controversial no-truck route on Michel Creek Road. They will also award a contract for the Bulk Water Station project to Speers Construction for $308,288. Additionally, several other bylaws are up for readings, including amendments to fees and charges, bylaw enforcement notice, and fire services.
- Traffic Regulations Bylaw 1346, 2026 second/third reading
- Bulk Water Station contract award: $308,288 to Speers Construction
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1371, 2026 first to third reading
- Bylaw Enforcement Notice Amendment Bylaw 1372, 2026 first to third reading
- Fire Services Amendment Bylaw 1375, 2026 first to third reading
Informal Public Hearing
Council is holding an informal public hearing to receive input on Traffic Regulations Bylaw 1346, 2026, which includes a proposal to designate a portion of Michel Creek Road as a No Truck Route. The hearing aims to balance residential concerns about safety and noise with business/industrial concerns about increased travel costs and access. Public feedback from June and July 2026 is attached.
- Proposed No Truck Route on Michel Creek Road
- Updated Traffic Regulations Bylaw 1346, 2026
- Public feedback from June 2 and July 7, 2026
- Alternative routes via Highway 3 and Highway 43 for heavy vehicles
- First reading of bylaw given at June 2, 2026 Council meeting
Last 30 days
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider several bylaws, including adoption of the Election and Assent Voting Bylaw 1373 and first/second readings of the Development Cost Charges Bylaw 1374, which sets fees on new development. They will also decide on a community funding request from the Sparwood Minor Ball Association and approve the 2025 Annual Report. A draft Cross Connection Control Bylaw will be discussed in Committee of the Whole. Delegations include an RCMP quarterly update and a community services update.
- Adoption of Election and Assent Voting Bylaw 1373
- First and second reading of Development Cost Charges Bylaw 1374 (new development fees)
- Community funding request from Sparwood Minor Ball Association
- Approval of 2025 Annual Report
- Discussion of Draft Cross Connection Control Bylaw (water safety)