Sparwood BC

Teck Breaks Ground on New Zero-Carbon Office Building in Sparwood, BC

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Sep 03, 2023

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced it has broken ground on its zero-carbon office building in Sparwood, BC. The new 121,500-square foot facility will bring together approximately 580 Teck employees in the Elk Valley into one sustainable new space.

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Teck, Sparwood BC, Elk Valley, coal

District of Sparwood and Teck Celebrate Grand Opening of Sparwood Centennial Plaza

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Aug 24, 2023

On Friday, the District of Sparwood hosted the grand opening of the revitalized Sparwood Centennial Plaza with a community celebration that brought residents and visitors together in the new outdoor space for the first time. The revitalization project was funded through grants and donations, including $1 million from Teck, who also supported hosting for the event. The Plaza was designed with usability in mind, greenspace, seating, planters and an outdoor fire pit to allow the space to become a functional gathering area, which can be utilized for many community events and activities.

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Sparwood, Teck, community, Sparwood BC, Elk Valley

Elk Valley Nordic Centre and The Elk River Trail

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Feb 12, 2020

Have a great winter and don’t be afraid to show your love for the Fernie and Sparwood trails.

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Outdoors, Elk Valley Nordic Centre, Sparwood BC

Aaron Halliday Live at Sparwood Legion

Event Date(s):

Friday, February 14, 2020

Time:

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Valentines Country Dance with BCCMA recording artist Aaron Halliday as a Tribute to Country Icon Alan Jackson! Tickets are $25 and available online.

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Sparwood Legion, Live Music, Elk Valley, Sparwood BC

Family Day in Sparwood

Event Date(s):

Repeats every day until Mon Feb 17 2020.

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Monday, February 17, 2020

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Looking for something to do on Family Day? Join Sparwood at the Leisure Centre for free swimming, free skating and a whole lot of fun!

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Sparwood BC, Elk Valley

Centennial Square Winter Street Party

Event Date(s):

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Time:

4:00pm - 6:00pm

The District of Sparwood is inviting residents to help decide the future of Centennial Square during the Winter Street Party community engagement event. The party will take place on February 6th from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Square. Those attending can expect an opportunity to learn and discuss the concept plan and features with Council and Staff, as well as enjoy a free smokie roast, marshmallows and hot chocolate.

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Sparwood BC, Fernie BC, community

Swim with Santa

Event Date(s):

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Time:

6:00pm - 8:00pm

A Christmas Pool Party and celebrate the start of the festive season in style! This family friendly event will have loads of activities for the kids, including a swim and underwater pictures with Santa.

Cost: Regular admission

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Sparwood Recreation & Leisure Centre, Kids, Christmas, Santa, community, Sparwood BC

Lazy Lizard Snowshoe & Mountain Shadows Loop

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Dec 15, 2019

Enjoy your holiday season and head out on this family-friendly snowshoe on one of Fernie’s classic trails, or try the Mountain Shadows Loop in Sparwood.

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Outdoors, family fun, snowshoeing, Sparwood BC, Fernie BC

Sparwood Food Drive

Event Date(s):

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Time:

5:30pm - 8:30pm

The holidays are around the corner and that means it's time for Sparwood to again show its amazing generosity by filling all their emergency vehicles with donations for the Food Bank and Toys for Tots!

Listen for their sirens and look for their lights as your local emergency responders and friends go door-to-door to collect your donations. Non-perishable food, new unwrapped toys, cash, warm clothes and more will be accepted, and tax receipts will be issued for cash donations over $20.

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Sparwood BC, community, Sparwood Search and Rescue

Sparwood Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Event Date(s):

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Time:

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season during the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony taking place in Centennial Square.

Contact the Sparwood and District Arts and Heritage Council - Rose Sharma at 250-425-6900 for more information.

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Centennial Square Sparwood, Sparwood BC, Elk Valley