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August 20 at 2 pm: Meet the Heart of a Champion author Ellen Schwartz for a public book launch!
- Refreshments;
- Book sales
- Admission by donation
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian internment.
Location: Kohan Garden, New Denver, BC
Residents of the Village of New Denver are asked to observe the following rules regarding the use of sprinklers within the municipal boundaries:
| Level 2 Sprinkling Restrictions: | · No sprinkling between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
· Odd-numbered properties sprinkle only on odd-numbered days of the month · Even-numbered properties sprinkle only on even-numbered days of the month |
Information about provincial fire bans and forest use restrictions can be found at http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp . Click on the icons beside Southeast Fire Centre for more details about restrictions in our area.
Municipal garbage collection takes place every Tuesday for residential properties in New Denver. Residents are reminded that solid waste must be bagged, tagged and placed in a garbage can before being placed curbside for collection.
All residents and visitors are reminded that a campfire ban is in effect within the Village of New Denver’s municipal boundaries, as well as in the surrounding rural areas.
Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre – Obon Ceremony
The Obon ceremony is to be held on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 at 2:00pm in the Kyowakai Hall at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre – 306 Josephine Street.
The Kyowakai Hall will have its exhibits moved to accommodate the ceremony therefore the Centre will be open by donation. The general public are welcome to attend the ceremony. It is requested that those attending stay for the duration of the ceremony to prevent unnecessary disturbances to the other attendees.
Village of New Denver property taxes bills have been issued and are due before 4 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017. A 10% penalty will be applied to all amounts that are outstanding after the payment deadline. Eligible residents must return the completed Home Owner Grant claim form to the Village Office by the July 17th deadline in order to avoid penalty. Payments may be made in person at the Village Office (by cash, cheque or debit), by mail, or online through the Kootenay Savings Credit Union.
Residents of the Village of New Denver are asked to observe the following rules regarding the use of sprinklers within the municipal boundaries:
| Level 1 Sprinkling Restrictions: | No sprinkling between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. |
ArtWalk New Denver & Silverton kicks off July 14 and will run until September 10! This event showcases 18 local artists in 8 venues in New Denver and Silverton. Map will be available at local businesses and will guide you through the exhibits. We hope you have a chance to stroll among the local businesses and take in the wonderful art created in our community.
Castlegar and District Community Complex and Lifeguard Outreach Society team up to bring the Swim to Survive program to New Denver! This free event is two short days of swim lessons July 12 and 13, 1 pm-2:30pm at Bigelow Bay in New Denver. For Ages 5+ (kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult).
