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Sayward Events
Sayward Futures Society Recreation Site And Trail Maintenance Volunteer Meeting – March 1st
The Sayward Futures Society has an opportunity for volunteer driven folks who want to be a part of shaping their community. SFS is now accepting volunteers for recreation site and trail maintenance for the 2025 season. If this is a good fit for you, register for a...
Mobile Dental Hygiene – April 11th and 13th
Chris Deboot is passionate about helping others achieve wellness as a whole. She is a Yoga Teacher, studied in Bali and is a certified aesthetician as well. Chris is a registered dental Hygienist “RDH” for the past 18 years. She love the outdoors hiking and...
Kusam Klimb Registration Opens January 25
Embark on the wild and rugged 24 km loop of the Kusam Klimb, taking you up and over the back of Mt. H’Kusam and down through the Stowe Creek watershed. Brace yourself—this challenge is not for the faint-hearted! Each year, near the summer solstice, the Kusam Klimb...
Movie Trivia At The Crossroads Restaurant – January 25
Join The Crossroads Restaurant and Pub for a thrilling Movie Trivia Night on January 25th! Entry is just $5 per person, with exciting prizes up for grabs. Gather your friends, come up with a unique team name, and get ready for a fun-filled evening of movie magic....
Seniors Luncheon – Jan 15
Seniors are invited to enjoy a free luncheon on January 15th at the Kelsey Centre. Rides are available for anybody who needs one.
Kelsey Centre January 2025 Schedule
Here is the new schedule for the Kelsey Centre from January 2025.
Sayward News
Canadian Coast Guard And Heiltsuk Tribal Council Collaborate On Fisherman Rescue And Spill Cleanup
On February 19th, the Canadian Coast Guard, alongside its partners, responded to a capsized fishing vessel near Napier Point, approximately 3 km south of Bella Bella, British Columbia. The crew from the Bella Bella Coast Guard station successfully rescued all four...
Field Surveys Commencing This Year For Fast Tracked Wind Farm On North Vancouver Island
Environmental work for the Brewster Wind Project, located northwest of Campbell River, is set to begin this year, as outlined in a letter from Capstone Infrastructure, a Toronto-based power producer, to the Strathcona Regional District. The environmental planning will...
Heavy Rain And Powerful Winds Wreak Havoc Across North Vancouver Island
Heavy rain and strong winds are pounding parts of British Columbia, prompting warnings from Environment Canada. Alerts for damaging winds have been issued for North Vancouver Island, including Sayward and Kelsey Bay. Winds could reach up to 100 km/h on the west side...
Kelsey Centre Review Committee Inaugural Meeting
We have transcribed the video of the Kelsey Centre Review Committee inaugural meeting. For context on why we did this, reference a previous article: Uncertain Future For The Kelsey Centre. If you prefer watching the video, the Strathcona Regional District YouTube...
Uncertain Future For The Kelsey Centre
See Also: Kelsey Centre Review Committee Inaugural MeetingThe Kelsey Centre has been an integral part of Sayward since it was built with funding from the forest industry in 1974. Recently, rumours have been swirling about a pending closure, so we started digging...
Elk in the Sayward Village February 13 2025
Departing Campbell River at 1130pm on February 12th, it was a clear night shining bright under a full moon. These conditions often lead to plenty of elk activity along the highway, and tonight was no exception. Between Ripple Rock and the Sayward Junction, there were...
Sayward Places
Population
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Sayward consists of two distinct governance areas.
The Sayward Valley encompasses most of the land mass of Sayward and is home to approximately 864 residents. The Sayward Valley is located in the Strathcona Regional District Area A. Homes and businesses within the Strathcona Regional District are spaced far apart, rely on water wells and septic systems, and have weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves and satellite internet are the primary utilities.
The Village of Sayward is a small municipality near the ocean front with approximately 334 residents. Homes and businesses within the Village of Sayward are in close proximity to each other. The Village of Sayward has municipal water and sewer services with weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves, cellular phones, cellular internet and satellite internet are the primary utilities.
Strathcona Regional District Area A Director
Gerald Whalley
Strathcona Regional District Services and Resources
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Sayward Village Mayor
Mark Baker
Village of Sayward Services and Resources
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Strathcona Regional District
Regional Office
Open Monday to Friday 830am to 430pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)
Administration@SRD.ca
Village of Sayward
Municipal Office
Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
(Closed on Statuatory Holidays)