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Sayward Events
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.
RC Car Club – Jan 2
All ages welcome at the next RC Car Club on January 2nd at the Kelsey Centre. This event runs from 12pm to 2pm.
Sayward School PAC Meetings Schedule
Here is the Sayward School Pac Meeting Schedule from January through June 2025. All are welcome.
Sayward News
Second Green Energy Company Targets North Vancouver Island For Wind Farm Site
A second renewable energy company is considering the Strathcona Regional District for a wind energy project. Boralex Inc., a Quebec-based firm, has applied to the provincial government to conduct a site investigation for the Sitka Wind Project, which aims to develop...
Gasoline Prices Climbing Ahead Of Carbon Tax Hike
After a long period of price stability through the 2024 fall and winter, gasoline prices climbed eight cents mid-January from 1.669 to 1.749. This price increase hits consumer wallets mere months ahead of another scheduled increase to the Canadian carbon tax on April...
Canada Post Stamp Prices Increase 25 Percent After Strike Ends – Video And Customer Reaction
Canada Post has increased stamp prices due to growing financial challenges, effective Monday. The 25% price hike, proposed last year, affects domestic and international mail. Domestic letter stamps now cost $1.44, up from $1.15, while stamps in booklets, coils, or...
Kelsey Centre Pool Closure Until Further Notice
The Kelsey Centre pool is closed until further notice for unscheduled maintenance until further notice. The sauna, weight room and other non-pool activities remain open.
Search And Rescue Finds 35 Year Old Skier Unconscious After Significant Fall On North Vancouver Island’s Mount Cain
Video Credit Check NewsAfter a 35-year-old skier was found seriously injured on a steep slope at Vancouver Island’s Mount Cain, search and rescue teams arrived by helicopter and collaborated with other emergency responders to ensure a safe extraction. On Saturday,...
Recovery Fundraiser Launched For Telegraph Cove Resort
In the early hours of December 31, 2024, a fire broke out along the boardwalk of the historic hamlet of Telegraph Cove. Despite the best efforts of volunteer firefighters from nearby communities, parts of the iconic boardwalk and many buildings were lost. The impact...
Sayward Places
Population
Land Area
Year Settled
Governance
Sayward consists of two distinct governance areas.
The Sayward Valley encompasses most of the land mass of Sayward and is home to approximately 600 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 300 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)