A representative of Lodgepole Mobile Home Park asked Sparwood council to consider allowing an alternate garbage collection system for the park during the May 5 regular council meeting.

Sparwood council adopted its 2026 to 2030 financial plan and 2026 tax rate bylaw during its May 5 regular meeting, marking the final step in the municipality’s annual budget process.

A Sparwood Secondary School student brought a roadside safety project to Sparwood council during the May 5 regular meeting.

Councillors discussed moving away from open mic style meetings toward table based public conversations and Bylaw 1266 passed second and third readings after no public submissions were received.

Mother’s Day is a special holiday. On this day, with love and affection, we congratulate our dear mothers, with whom we will always feel like children. On this day, I always remember the warmth of my mother’s hands, her smile, and my soul becomes happier and brighter.

In late April, Elections Alberta confirmed the unauthorized use of Alberta’s List of Electors by the Centurion Group Ltd., triggering what officials described as an extremely serious situation affecting millions of Albertans. The list contains the personal information of approximately 2.9 million voters. According to Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure, Albertans have responded with fear and anxiety, particularly those in vulnerable situations, including domestic violence survivors, law enforcement personnel and members of marginalized communities.

Crowsnest Pass council approved the municipality’s updated Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw after reviewing utility rates, development penalties, safety code levies and public access to council meeting recordings.

Crowsnest Pass council approved a multimillion-dollar water infrastructure project for Bellevue after hearing the work is needed to reduce the risk of a major service disruption and improve fire flow in the community.

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass received a clean audit opinion for its 2025 financial statements, with the auditor telling council the municipality remains in a strong financial position.

Crowsnest Pass council voted to increase the municipality’s Seniors Property Tax Rebate Program from $325 to $500.

The Sparwood Trail System is continuing to grow in 2026, with new trail construction planned in the Sparwood Ridge area and volunteer maintenance work set to begin in May.

KidSport Crowsnest Pass asked municipal council to consider long term support for the program as demand grows and the cost of youth sports continues to rise.

The Regional District of East Kootenay is preparing a public survey on time observance after its board rescinded an earlier decision to move toward year-round Mountain Standard Time.

Sparwood council gave support in principle to a letter requesting provincial backing for an Elk River Watershed Governance Board, with councillors emphasizing that the district should not be committing money. The discussion took place at the April 21 regular meeting.

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Municipal Planning Commission approved a country residential subdivision in the Tecumseh area April 22 after adding a condition meant to support wildlife movement through the property.

Sparwood council has directed staff to schedule a public hearing for a liquor licence application at Game On Indoor Playground Bowling & Rec Room.

Sparwood council gave first readings to its 2026 to 2030 financial plan bylaw and 2026 tax rates bylaw during the April 21 regular meeting, advancing a budget that includes a 9.75 per cent municipal tax revenue increase and a $150 sewer parcel tax increase.

A Sparwood Secondary School student brought a personal and community minded capstone project to Sparwood council on April 21, outlining her effort to create care packages for children admitted to the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

Sparwood residents will soon be asked to weigh in on four possible directions for the future of recreation facilities in the community.

Sparwood council formally accepted the resignation of Mayor David Wilks during its April 21 regular meeting, closing a lengthy chapter of municipal service while setting the stage for a new acting mayor and the fall election.