Archive for Public Notices
The Village of New Denver has recently established a Sustainability Advisory Committee to make recommendations to Council regarding the development and implementation of climate action initiatives, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives and the transition to 100% renewable energy sources. Local residents interested in serving on the Sustainability Advisory Committee should contact the Village Office for more information. The deadline for expressions of interest is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Bears have been sighted visiting our area for a few weeks now. Please ensure that attractants are managed to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Residents are encouraged to report wildlife sightings to the Conservation Officer Service using the RRAP line at 1-877-952-7727.
Residents of New Denver are reminded that outdoor burning is regulated within the Village of New Denver. Permits are required for all outdoor fires except cooking fires contained within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a surface area not greater than four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue.
Burning permits are available from April 1st to May 15th and from September 30th to November 15th – for more information please contact the Village Office, weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Council thanks all residents for their cooperation.
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Garden Spring Clean Up
Every year, the NIMC hosts a garden clean-up meant to help clean up the Heiwa Teien (Peace Garden) before the site opens for the season.
Community members are invited to join us from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th as we get the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre gardens and grounds ready for the 2019 season. Bring your work gloves, pails and weeding tools – refreshments and prizes will be provided.
ARBOUR DAY
The Village of New Denver is holding an Arbour Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. We will pick up all yard and pruning waste that is placed at the curb by 8 a.m. Please ensure that all branches are bundled and tied and all garden refuse (leaves, etc.) is bagged. Absolutely no household garbage or construction material will be picked up. Please ensure that all bundles and bags are an acceptable weight and that bundles are not more than 3 feet in length. On Arbour Day only residents that have trees or branches too big to bundle are invited to take them to the old dumpsite from 9 am to 2 pm, where Public Works staff will be available. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre is hiring for the 2019 season. There are grant dependent student positions available, as well as non-student positions to be filled. Interested individuals can contact the Village Office for more information. The deadline for non-student positions is April 1st, and applications for the grant dependent student positions is April 15, 2019.
Residents of New Denver are reminded that outdoor burning is regulated within the Village of New Denver. Permits are required for all outdoor fires except cooking fires contained within a barbecue pit or fire pit having a surface area not greater than four (4) square feet; or within a manufactured gas, coal or electric barbecue.
Free burning permits are available from April 1st to May 15th and from September 30th to November 15th – for more information please contact the Village Office, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Council thanks all residents for their cooperation.
Welcome to the Slocan Valley! See the latest promotional video which not only showcases the scenic wonders of our area and but also highlights the various amenities in the Villages of New Denver, Silverton and Slocan. Watch it here: http://slocanlakechamber.com/video-promos/. Video by ICandyFilms for the Slocan District Chamber of Commerce.
The Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs (CIP/AAP) proposals are now being accepted until the deadline at 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Please note that the 2019 submission process has changed and in advance of submitting your 2019 proposal you are encouraged to carefully read through the application guide and application worksheet. This year’s proposals must be submitted through the Trust’s online application system.
CIP/AAP Programs are intended to be flexible and incorporate community-based funding decisions. The programs support local projects that provide additional value to Basin communities and that benefit the broadcommunity and public good.
For more information, please click the follow link: https://rdck.ca/EN/main/administration/grants/columbia-basin-trust-cip-aap.html
Effective February 1, 2019, the Village of New Denver municipal office will be open weekdays except statutory holidays from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.