10/16/2026
Are you curious what role elected officials and municipal staff play in shaping our community. Ever wondered who does what when it comes to the services you rely on every day? โฃ
Hereโs a quick breakdown of the different levels of government and some of the things theyโre responsible for:
District of Sparwood โ Responsible for municipal roads, snow removal, water, wastewater, garbage and recycling, fire rescue, bylaw enforcement, recreation, parks, trails, zoning, building permits and municipal property taxes and utilities. Learn more at www.sparwood.ca.
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Regional District of East Kootenay โ Responsible for regional and rural services like regional emergency management, regional parks, rural area planning and development and transfer stations and landfills. Learn more at https://www.rdek.bc.ca/.
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Province of BC โ The Province is responsible for highways, healthcare, schools, affordable housing, conservation, RCMP, social services, provincial property taxes, hospital/RCMP/school taxes and provincial parks. Learn more at www.gov.bc.ca.โฃ
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Federal Government โ Responsible for things like immigration, passports, national parks, employment insurance, income tax, and student loans. Learn more at www.canada.ca.
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These are not complete lists of all services at each level of government, but they help provide an overview. Visit each government's website for more details.
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