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With the arrival of fall weather, the Village of New Denver has removed restrictions on sprinkling. All residents are thanked for their compliance this past summer, and their continued efforts to reduce water consumption.
Residents and property owners are reminded that there is a planned power outage scheduled for Sunday, September 23, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. to enable BC Hydro crews to complete upgrades to the distribution system.
Each year residents have the opportunity to responsibly dispose of hazardous waste for free. The Regional District of Central Kootenay will be hosting the following six Household Hazardous Waste Roundup Events in the fall of 2018.
| Date | Location | Time |
| Sat. Sep 15 | Creston & District Community Complex | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sun. Sep 16 | Salmo Recycling Depot | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sat. Sep 22 | Silverton Public Works Yard | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sun. Sep 23 | Nakusp Arena | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sat. Sep 29 | Castlegar & District Community Complex | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Click HERE for a list of what will be accepted at 2018 Household Hazardous Waste Events. (NOTE: List of acceptable materials may change depending upon the participation of Stewardship Agencies.)
Residents are reminded that watering restrictions are in effect
The use of sprinklers is prohibited between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day.
A Local Government election is scheduled for Saturday October 20, 2018
Nomination packages for prospective candidates are available, from the Village Office, weekdays except statutory holidays, between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please note that completed nomination packages can only be submitted to the Village Office between 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4th and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14th.
The Slocan Lake Stewardship Society is proud to present Wild Days, a wildly successful nature program in its fourth year! Wild Days are three family-oriented nature walks in August to explore different habitats within the Slocan Lake watershed. Each day will have local naturalists and scientists on tap to make the day interesting.
Every summer, Wild Days introduces a variety of destinations and themes and this year’s offerings include a fascinating “Evening with the Stars” with experts from Okanagan’s Royal Astronomical Society. We hope you can make it to one or all three of the following exciting programs.
The first program Hosts of Valley of the Ghosts is happening Saturday, August 4. Explore the Valley of the Ghosts from old saloons in Sandon to recovering forests with saskatoons along the K&S Rail Trail. Leaders include Hal Wright, Vida Turok, Marcy Mahr and Jim Moore. This tour is co-sponsored by the North Slocan Trails Society. Participants meet at the Prospector’s Pick store in Sandon’s downtown.
Did you know that toads and bats are trail users? The second program Toads & Bats Take to the Trails brings participants to Summit Lake on Saturday, August 11. Wildlife biologists Kat McGlynn and Elodie Kuhnert are teamed up to share how adult and baby toads along with elusive bats are using the rail trail along Summit Lake. This tour is co-sponsored by Hills Recreation Society and Kootenay Community Bat Project. Participants meet at the Rail Trail at the southeast end of Summit Lake and park on Summit Road.
Dig out your binoculars and get ready for an intergalactic experience of star-gazing. An Evening with the Stars is scheduled on Saturday, August 18. Experts Colleen O’Hare, Guy Mackie and Olaf Lutz will take participants on a star-studded tour of the universe. This tour is co-sponsored by Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Okanagan Centre. Participants meet at the Centennial Park gazebo in New Denver. Please feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Wild Days are FREE and the first two events run from 9 am to 12 noon. Please note that the third event Evening with the Stars is from 8 pm to 11 pm. Don’t forget to dress for the weather, bring plenty of water and snacks, and please carpool.
Wild Days 2018 is made possible by Columbia Basin Trust, RDCK Area H, and Regional Recreation Commission #6. For further information, please visit www.slocanlakess.com.
The annual Obon ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre.
A presentation was held on July 16th, 2018 at the Bosun Hall to view and discuss the feasibility plans for a new building created by Cover Architecture.
The preliminary plans have attempted to resolve all of the priorities and features that were requested during various rounds of consultation with community members and stakeholders.
For those unable to attend the presentation, information and feedback forms are available here:
Initial Plans – Bosun Hall Replacement
Feedback Form – Bosun Hall July 18
Please submit your feedback by July 31st, 2018 by sending it to the office by email, mail or in person. Thanks you for your input!
Local area residents are invited to view the initial building plans for a new Bosun Hall at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 16th, at the Bosun Hall. Feedback from attendees will be gathered at the event to guarantee community input is included in the final plans. This will give Council valuable information regarding the various potential options for the future of the Bosun Hall. The final plans will be received by Council prior to making a decision about the future of the building.
CBT Built Heritage Program – Grant Funding Approved
The Village of New Denver has been given grant funding of $210,694 through the Columbia Basin Trust’s Built Heritage Program to commence improvements on the Knox Hall. The Knox Hall Revitalization Project will provide funds to restore many heritage features and upgrade systems throughout the building to improve its functionality for end users. The Village will contact all renters affected by the project when further information is available. The hall will remain open until further notice.