Jenna Jensen

The Sparwood Secondary School Spartans won the EK Championship game and are set to head to provincials.

Sparwood Sr. Boys basketball team win East Kootenay Championship

The Sparwood Secondary School senior boys basketball team won the top spot and title of East Kootenay champions.

The Sparwood Secondary School Spartans won the EK Championship game and are set to head to provincials.
Pottery is one of the programs offered by the Elkford Arts Council.

Art space staple in Elkford community

The Elkford Arts Council has grown and developed into a huge and very successful part of the community.

Pottery is one of the programs offered by the Elkford Arts Council.

Family fun day at Sunset Ridge

Sparwood's Sunset Ridge Ski Society (SRSS) is in full swing.

Students from across the District gather together at Elkford Secondary School to discuss bullying.

Teens put the spotlight on bullying

Teens from across the District attack the topic of bullying.

Students from across the District gather together at Elkford Secondary School to discuss bullying.
Troy Cook, on behalf of the United Steelworkers of America local 9346 made a $1500 donation to Carol Walmsley and Edie Holland for the Sparwood Food Bank.

Steelworkers donate to food bank

The United Steelworkers made a generous donation to the local food bank.

Troy Cook, on behalf of the United Steelworkers of America local 9346 made a $1500 donation to Carol Walmsley and Edie Holland for the Sparwood Food Bank.

Police remind residents to keep safe

With a string of petty theft from vehicles and callers claiming to be Microsoft technicians, police remind residents to use caution.

Sparwood residents attend Remembrance Day Ceremony

Many residents gathered around the Cenotaph to observe the Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Lions Club Member Gary Grieser, Lions Club President Howard Tomich and Lions Club Member Ellie Grieser name Connor Ashbridge the winner of the Peace Poster Contest in Elkford.

Elkford student advances in Lions Peace Poster Contest

Local students advances in the Lions Club Peace Poster contest.

Lions Club Member Gary Grieser, Lions Club President Howard Tomich and Lions Club Member Ellie Grieser name Connor Ashbridge the winner of the Peace Poster Contest in Elkford.
Hosted by the grade 6 students, Frank J Mitchell Elementary School holds a Remembrance Day Ceremony. Pictured here, Veteran Harold Travis reminds students what Remembrance Day is all about.

FJM students take time to remember

Grade 6 students hosted the FJM Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Hosted by the grade 6 students, Frank J Mitchell Elementary School holds a Remembrance Day Ceremony. Pictured here, Veteran Harold Travis reminds students what Remembrance Day is all about.
Nic Milligan Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs Teck addressed those that attended the Elkford Chamber of Commerce meeting, noting that despite the market downturn a positive future is expected.

Elkford Chamber meeting projects positivity

Many residents attended the Elkford Chamber meeting to network and learn of projected economy outcomes in the area.

Nic Milligan Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs Teck addressed those that attended the Elkford Chamber of Commerce meeting, noting that despite the market downturn a positive future is expected.
The Sparwood Secondary School's senior boys volleyball team take on a halloween fundraiser.

Boys host a Halloween fundraiser.

Keeping up with the fun of the season the SSS senior boy's volleyball team host a Halloween fundraiser.

The Sparwood Secondary School's senior boys volleyball team take on a halloween fundraiser.
Stan Kilford, President of the Sparwood Legion Branch 81, kicks off the poppy campaign by pinning a poppy on Sparwood's Mayor Lois Halko.

Poppy campaign is underway

Sparwood's Mayor Lois Halko is pinned with a poppy, kicking off the poppy campaign.

Stan Kilford, President of the Sparwood Legion Branch 81, kicks off the poppy campaign by pinning a poppy on Sparwood's Mayor Lois Halko.

Sparwood Poolside Concession looks forward to serving community

Residents of Sparwood will now have a new dining option with Sparwood Poolside Concession.

The team from the Elkford Falkins Insurance office held a bake sale to help raise money for Bridges to Community.

Building better lives with Bridges to Community

The Falkins Insurance teams have been fundraising to send two employees to Nicaragua to help build homes and schools.

The team from the Elkford Falkins Insurance office held a bake sale to help raise money for Bridges to Community.
Sparwood Fire Chief Jim Jones explained to business owners the benefits of having a lock box installed on a door of their business during the workshop.

Business owners get educated with workshops

Three early morning workshops were held over the past week for residents of Sparwood during Small Business Week.

Sparwood Fire Chief Jim Jones explained to business owners the benefits of having a lock box installed on a door of their business during the workshop.

Teens scare away hunger this Halloween

Students from Sparwood Secondary School will be trick or treating for the Sparwood Food Bank this Halloween.

Jaques Bellerive Canada Post Director of Operations Pacific Local Area cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Elkford Post Office.

Elkford Post Office holds grand opening

The new Elkford Post Office has opened its doors to the community.

Jaques Bellerive Canada Post Director of Operations Pacific Local Area cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Elkford Post Office.
Sport Hero award recipients, and honured guests pose for a photo.

Sparwood sport heroes recognized

Eight Sparwood residents were presented with the Sport Hero award.

Sport Hero award recipients, and honured guests pose for a photo.
Sparwood Secondary School students take off on the Terry Fox Run.

Elk Valley students take part in Terry Fox

Sparwood and Elkford schools raised money and ran for Terry Fox.

Sparwood Secondary School students take off on the Terry Fox Run.
These seniors showcase some homemade rhubarb pies, and invite the public to purchase some fresh, from scratch baking.

Making baking count

Sparwood Seniors cook up some fresh baking, selling it to raise money.

These seniors showcase some homemade rhubarb pies, and invite the public to purchase some fresh, from scratch baking.