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Sayward Taxpayers Alliance – Notice Of Petition For The Disincorporation Of The Village Of Sayward

by Go Sayward | Apr 25, 2026 | Local

Below is a copy of the letter prepared by The Sayward Taxpayers Alliance. The letter was sent by registered mail on March 26, 2026 to Minister of Municipal Affairs, (Investigation) Province of British Columbia, Dr. Anna Kindy, MLA Member for North Island, Strathcona...

Strathcona Regional District Launches Emergency Preparedness Week With Free Training And Community Events – May 3rd, 4th, 8th In Sayward

by Go Sayward | Apr 19, 2026 | Events

Strathcona Regional District is marking Emergency Preparedness Week with a series of free public training sessions and community-focused events designed to help residents become better equipped to respond to natural disasters and emergencies. The initiative is aimed...

Sayward Volunteer Fire Department Invites Community To Mother’s Day Tea – May 10th 12pm-2pm

by Go Sayward | Apr 19, 2026 | Events

The Mother's Day celebration in Sayward is getting a heartfelt local twist this year, as the Sayward Volunteer Fire Department invites the community to a charming afternoon tea event. Set for May 10th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Hall #2, located at 1306 Sayward Road,...

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You Can’t Return to the Past – A Logger’s Reflection From The Old Beavertails Bulletin

by Go Sayward | Apr 25, 2026 | History

There’s something quietly powerful about old bulletin clippings—those small, grainy windows into everyday lives that rarely make it into history books. This one, pulled from an old Beavertails Bulletin, captures exactly that kind of moment: a man, a place, and a way...

Building Across the Wild – The Adam River Crossing Logging Bridge

by Go Sayward | Apr 25, 2026 | History

In the rugged backcountry, where rivers cut through dense forest and the terrain resists easy passage, necessity has always driven ingenuity. This striking photograph captures one such moment—an early-stage logging bridge under construction at the Adam River crossing,...

Settlers For Salmon River – Carving A Life From The Wilderness

by Go Sayward | Apr 20, 2026 | History

In the early 1920s, the Salmon River Valley was still very much a frontier—remote, rugged, and full of promise. The photographs from this era capture more than just landscapes and homesteads; they reveal the determination of the settlers who chose to build a life in...

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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.