Archive for Public Notices
The Village of New Denver, supported by a collaborative consulting team, is undertaking a comprehensive process to develop a new Master Plan for Centennial Park. Public input will help to inform the design and master planning process moving forward. As a first step in the public engagement process, we are asking you to provide feedback through a short survey. Your participation is highly valued.
To access the survey online, please click the following link: Online Community Survey
Paper copies of the Community Survey are available at the Village Office: 115 Slocan Avenue, New Denver, BC.
The Community Survey will run from Thursday, January 14, 2021 to Thursday, February 4, 2021.
There will be future opportunities for the public to view proposed design options and provide feedback.
Questions? Contact the Village Office. Email: office@newdenver.ca. Phone: 250-358-2316
Seniors have been disproportionately impacted throughout the health emergency as many have had to isolate from friends and loved ones in order to stay safe. In early December TELUS launched Mobility for Good- Seniors, which provides Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) access to a free smartphone, unlimited nationwide talk and text and 3GB of data for only $25 per month.
Follow this link for other For Good offers with Telus. https://www.telus.com/en/about?INTCMP=VAN_allconnectedforgood
Please note that the Council of the Village of New Denver has cancelled the December 22nd Regular Meeting. The next Regular Meeting of Council will take place on January 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers.
The Village of New Denver has just released a new historical book titled Kyowakai: Memory and Healing in New Denver written by local author Anne Champagne and designed by John Endo Greenaway. The book tells the story of Japanese Canadian internment in New Denver, the creation of the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre (NIMC) by the Kyowakai Society, and the healing it inspired. The books can be purchased at the Village Office and at the NIMC in 2021. NIMC 2021 wall calendars are also still available for purchase. Both books and calendars are $20 each plus applicable tax and would make wonderful gifts for the holiday season! Proceeds from both will go towards the NIMC. Thanks for your support!
Garbage collection will be affected by the holiday schedule this year. Residential garbage collection will take place on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, December 29, 2020 & January 5, 2021 as regularly scheduled. Commercial garbage collection will take place on Thursday, December 24 and December 31, 2020.
Council Meetings are held at 7:00 PM in the Village of New Denver Council Chambers on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The schedule for 2021 is as follows:
January 12 & 26 July 13 & 27
February 9 & 23 August 10 & 24
March 9 & 23 September 14 & 28
April 13 & 27 October 12 & 26
May 11 & 25 November 9 & 23
June 8 & 22 December 14 & 28
The Council and Staff of the Village of New Denver would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Please note the Village office will close at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 and will reopen at 9:00 AM on Monday, January 4, 2021. Staff will be checking messages periodically and we appreciate your patience and understanding as non-emergencies will receive a call back in the New Year.
Dec. 7/2020 – The Village of New Denver has just released a new historical book titled Kyowakai: Memory and Healing in New Denver—Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, written by local author Anne Champagne and designed by John Endo Greenaway. The book tells the story of Japanese Canadian internment in New Denver, the creation of the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre (NIMC) by the Kyowakai Society, and the healing it inspired. The 80-page, soft-covered book features colour as well as black-and-white photographs, including images from the NIMC collection, Nikkei National Museum, Library and Archives Canada and various private collections. Read more.
Former Kyowakai Society Member Tsuneko Kokubo
Slocan Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a Celebration of Light in New Denver – Friday, Dec. 4. 5 pm to 8 pm. A chance to support local businesses during the holiday season. 
Check out some savings and promotions available to you (note that the deadline to register for the first two is December 31, 2020):
Interested in an energy evaluation to determine how efficient your home is?
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Regional Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) Home Renovation Program offers a low cost home evaluation program. With RDCK and BC Hydro contributions, you can have:
- A pre-construction evaluation done for $140 (value of $450)
- A post-construction evaluation done for $0 (value of $275)
No construction commitment is required to be eligible for the pre-construction evaluation.
Register by December 31 to receive this deal. To register, fill out the RDCK registration form HERE and email it to ecosave@nelson.ca. For more details, including FAQs, visit the RDCK website HERE, or view the poster below.
Considering efficiency upgrades?
The CleanBC Better Homes and Renovation Rebate Program rebates are doubled for a limited time to support the restart of BC’s economy and help homeowners save energy.
Register for a promo code by December 31, 2020 to participate. Once received, your unique promo code can be used to apply for the Double the Rebate offer. Upgrades must be completed and invoiced by March 31, 2021.
Upgrades are available for:
- Switching from natural gas, propane, or heating oil to electricity
- Switching from wood heat to electricity
- Upgrading your electric heating
- Water Heating
- Windows and Doors
- Insulation
For program details visit https://betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/double-the-rebate/, including eligibility requirements.
Considering a new woodstove?
The RDCK Woodstove Exchange Program offers a limited number of top-ups to Provincial Woodstove Exchange Program rebates.
Visit the RDCK’s website for more information.
Looking for new energy efficient products but on a limited income?
The Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) is available for those who rent or own their homes. If you qualify, based on your income, this program involves a home visit and offers free installation and supply of energy efficient products. Some homes may even qualify for a refrigerator and/or insulation. You can also receive coaching on how to improve your home’s efficiency.
To register, fill out the RDCK registration form HERE and email it to ecosave@nelson.ca.
Send in your application by December 31, 2020 and receive a $25 grocery card at the end of your visit.
Visit the CleanBC website HERE for additional program details.
Questions?
If you have questions or would like additional information about any of these programs, please contact:
Carmen Proctor, EcoSave Program Manager
nelson.ca/ecosave or rdck.ca/reep
Tel: 250.352-8278
Suite 101, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4