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SALES REPRESENTATIVE: Jenna JensenART DIRECTOR: Colin Lock

PHOTOGRAPHY: Jenna Jensen / Pat AllardyceWRITERS: Jenna Jensen

PUBLISHER: Dave Hamilton

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4........................Sparwood at a glance5.....................What’s in your backyard6...............................Where the water is8......5 Great reasons Jenna loves Sparwood10......................Discovering Sparwood12...................................Golf Sparwood13...............Camping out in Sparwood15........Calendar of Events-Map-Index

What’s inside the guide!4........................Sparwood at a glance5.....................What’s in your backyard

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Population: 4,200Elevation: 1,140mIncorporated: 1966Schools: Frank J Mitchell Elementary School (K-6) and Sparwood Secondary School (7-12)

Claim To Fame: The Big Green TruckBehind The Name: Trees selected for

harvest in the area were used for spars on ships. A railway stop to collect the

logs onto railway cars was known as Sparwood, even before a dream of the

town was born.

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Sparwood rests in a Valley where nature is at it’s best. With many locations to relax next to a cool river, explore some fi shing holes, or take a dip in a lake Sparwood will be the water lover’s outdoor playground.

• Elk River & Michel Creek- Fish are in abundance in the Elk River and Michel Creek in Sparwood. Cast a line below the walking bridge located on Matevic Road or explore many more great fi shing spots down the edges of these clean, cool rivers and creeks. Let your legs take you to dis-cover your next adventure.

• Grave Lake-A popular location with the locals Grave Lake is the perfect spot for those who like cold mountain water to take a dip on a hot day. The lake is perfect for fi shing or to dip your feet in off the dock.

Please remember: Wildlife is abundant, so be aware and use precautions. Al-ways tell someone where you are going and a map & GPS are recommended. Wherever your travels in Sparwood bring you, leave nothing behind but your footprints.

Larry Cerny with a bull trout, that he caught and released in the Elk River.

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THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

THE SPARWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Sparwood Recreation Department is not only a hub of continuous educational programs and numerous well being and fi t-ness classes, it is so much more than that. It is a place to relax in the hot tub, unwind in the sauna, watch your children learn to swim, play morning volleyball with the girls, learn to rock climb, join the gym or enroll in almost any group, class or program you can dream of. People of any age can fi nd something specifi cally suited to them. Toddlers can play in the warm, shallow pool made just for them, kids can turn into monkeys at the pool jun-gle gym or showcase their creativity with one of the art programs held through the

year, teens can enjoy some evening hours in the pool, rock wall or wallyball courts when they are open specifi cally for them during pre teen nights, adults can choose a mild

or extreme fi tness class and take the fam-ily for a dip in the pool and several pro-

grams are made just for seniors, the most popular being the water fi tness classes. Adjacent to the pool is an arena and curling rink always fi lled

with residents enjoying their sport. The staff at the Recreation Department

are unsurpassed in their friendliness and knowledge of the Rec Center and Sparwood which always makes time spent there much more enjoyable. Feel hungry after enjoying all that exercise, stop by Shali’s Diner and Concession located inside the Recreation Department where you can always be sure to grab a quick lunch, snack or ice cream. With so much to do at the Sparwood Recre-ation Department, what’s not to love?

The Sparwood Public Library is my little piece of peace. With sunshine always fi ltering through the windows, and many comfy quiet corners, I head to the library to escape the busy outside world and curl up with a good book or maga-zine. Aside from reading, the

Library also has many programs and courses for kids and

adults alike. Sections of the library are dedicated to cater to kids, teens, and adults and comput-ers and high speed inter-

net are always available for those who come to the

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adults alike. Sections of the library are dedicated to cater to kids, teens, and adults and comput-ers and high speed inter-

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with residents enjoying their sport. The staff at the Recreation Department

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THE HIGH ROCKS BRIDGE

COAL MINER DAYS

THE REMARKABLE BEAUTY

Walking distance to the river’s edge. The High Rocks Bridge is popular due to its close and easy to get to loca-tion but most of all the stunning beauty you are greeted with as you walk down the steps to the the edge of the river. Families can fi nd a cool oasis during the summer heat and fi shers can reel in numerous fi sh from the walking bridge

area. In the winter this location offers a snowy

scene that is price-less. No, matter what the season is the High Rocks Bridge is one of my

favourite things.

I could go on for pages about what makes Sparwood’s Coal Miner Days one of my favourite things, but come out for one, and you will see for yourself. Coal Miner Days kicks off with a beautiful fi reworks show and the weekend is always jam packed with something for every-one to enjoy. Coal Miner Days is a celebration of our community, our past, the present and the future.

Sparwood is very well known to be a community that is always well kept, and that can be seen no matter where your visit takes you. Resi-dents of Sparwood take pride in their community and this allows the true Sparwood to shine through. Our community is a place where residents work as hard as they play and visitors come to enjoy peace, quiet, and of course the boundless backcoun-try which grants some of the best hunting, fi shing, hiking, snowmobiling and ATV’ing that can be found.

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THE REMARKABLE Sparwood is very well known to be a community that is always well kept,

numerous fi sh from the walking bridge

area. In the winter this location offers a snowy

scene that is price-less. No, matter what the season is the High Rocks Bridge is one of my

favourite things.

Walking distance to the river’s edge. The

Sparwood is rich in mining history. Through the self-guided tour, and a stroll through Sparwood there is a lot to see and learn about the early days of Sparwood. Several artifacts and educational displays can be found scattered strategically throughout the heart of Sparwood, where families and friends can enjoy the outdoors and experience this unique, blast through the past. While on the tour, or from almost anywhere in town, your eyes will probably be drawn to a mural painted on the side of a building. These murals depict people or scenes also significant in the history of Sparwood.

Though no visual sign of these three small towns are left, they must never be forgotten as Michel, Natal and Middletown are how Sparwood really began. People from around the world travelled to this area hearing of the prospect of a coal boom and plenty of jobs. Homes, families and futures began in these newly established villages but over time they became run down and covered in coal. Sparwood, upwind of the bellowing coal dust was first used to house mine bosses, but after the government declared that the homes in Michel, Natal and Middletown were unsightly and must be torn down, many others relocated to Sparwood. Through many ups and downs the mining industry continued to grow and to this day is Sparwood’s main industry. Some longtime locals can still be found recalling their days and sharing stories of living in Michel, Natal or Middletown.

Coal Miner Days is Sparwood biggest, annual community celebration drawing residents and visitors to join in a weekend filled with fun and activities. With fireworks, a parade, kids festival, slo-pitch tournament, demolition derby, soapbox derby, street market, games, and so much more, Coal Miner Days is always jam packed with entertainment for everyone. Coal Miner Days will take place on June 8th-10th, 2012.

Kamisunagawa is Sparwood’s sister city located in Japan. The sister city agreement aimed to strive for economical, industrial and cultural exchange. The well endorsed friendship and understanding agreement was signed on September 23rd, 1980 by Sparwood’s former Mayor Frank Fairclough. Many artifacts and information on Kamisunagawa can be found at the District of Sparwood’s Planning and Development Office.

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COAL MINER DAYS JUNE 8-10

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The Terex Titan is located in the heart of Sparwood and is the key attraction of the community. The truck is one of the largest trucks in the world, and standing

beside it one cannot help but be astonished at its staggering size. The Titan was built in London, Ontario

in 1973 and began its service at the Kaiser Steel iron mine in 1975 and after that was sent by train to its

current home in Sparwood where it consistently hauled loads of earth exceeding 350 tonnes. In 1993 the Terex

Titan retired and now sits as a public monument.

Titan Facts: Two greyhound busses and two pickup trucks can fit in the box of the Titan, its height with the box down is 6.88m and with the box raised is 17.07m, it is 20.9m long and weighs 260 tonnes, it has

a horsepower of 3,300!

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Sparwood Golf Club is B.C.’s eastern most golf course and a key attrac-tion in the community. The course is always perfectly manicured and set in a backdrop of beautiful mountain scenery. Sparwood Golf Course will offer hours of challenging fun for all experience levels. The fairways are surrounded by tall pine and spruce forests and the signature hole # 7, par 3 offers an elevated tee, well bunkered green and a putting surface shaped with undulation from front to back. At the Clubhouse you will fi nd a Lounge Bar with beverages, snacks and your choice of indoor or outdoor patio seating. The Pro Shop at the

course houses a shopping experience for every golfer to enjoy with high quality clothing, gear and gifts. With numerous events and challenges throughout the year the Sparwood Golf Club will bring golf enthusiasts many challenges or simply, a relaxing day in the mountains. For those who want even more of a workout - a well defi ned 4.5 km trail system winds around the course pre-senting bikers, hikers and runners with even more of the beauty that borders the course. For more information please call 250.425.2612 or visit www.sparwoodgolf.com

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Sparwood’s campground’s name is a true refl ection of its location. Mountain Shadows Campground offers visitors an authentic camping experience while still being only minutes from Sparwood’s town center. At Mountain Shadows Campground you will fi nd over sixty serviced sites, internet at the offi ce, water, power and some sites with sewer, a sani-dump, hot showers in a heated build-

ing, fi rewood, a play ground and convenient pull through sites. As well, steps away from the campsite is a walk-ing trail to the Sparwood Golf Course. Mountain Shadows is open from May long weekend to Labour Day or longer. Res-ervations are recommended. To book a reservation call 250.425.7815. Located off Highway 3.

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