NEWS
SEWAGE DISPOSAL STUDY - FINAL REPORT
The Village of Silverton has recieved the Final Report of the Sewage Disposal Study. Please follow the link below to view.
Sewage Disposal - final report.pdf
GEOTHERMAL REPORT - WSA
To view the Geothermal Report from WSA Engineering Ltd. please follow the link below.
NOTICE
The February Regular Council Meeting has been changed from February 21, 2012 to February 28, 2012
and will be held at the:
Memorial Hall
NOTICE
Dog owners in the village of Silverton are reminded that all dogs residing in the Village of Silverton are required to have a current dog licence.
Annual licence fees are:
Neutered Male Dog (certificate required).....................$25.00
Spayed Female Dog (certificate required)....................$25.00
Male Dog not Neutered...........................................$100.00
Female Dog not Neutered........................................$100.00
Pit bull Terrier Dog.................................................$300.00
Directory of Community Organizations
Slocan Valley Economic Development Commision
This directory is intended to serve as a resourse for the people of the Slocan Valley to access the services, facilities and information needed for the well-being of everyday life.
Thanks to the RDCK, Area H for funding.
For more information, please follow the link below!
Radon Test Kits available at RDCK
Kootenay residents will now be able to test for
potentially dangerous radon in their homes thanks to a partnership
between the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the Donna
Schmidt Memorial Lung Cancer Prevention Society.
RDCK offices in Nelson, Nakusp and Creston will serve as pick-up and
drop-off sites for test kits, which can be obtained for a $15 donation.
“The RDCK is pleased to be able to participate in this valuable public
service by helping residents determine if they might be at risk of radon
exposure,” says John Kettle, RDCK Chair.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in
some homes. Because radon cannot be seen, tasted or smelled it can go
undetected. Long-term exposure to radon is linked to an increased risk
of developing lung cancer and is the second leading cause of the disease
after smoking.
Radon levels are generally highest in the fall and winter months, making
this an ideal time to test for the gas. The test kit contains a small
device that is placed in the home for a minimum of 90 days. Homeowners
can then return the kit to the RDCK, which will forward it for
laboratory analysis. Results will be provided in confidence but if they
are willing, homeowners are encouraged to anonymously share their
results with the Donna Schmidt Lung Cancer Prevention Society, which is
gathering information on radon levels in the region.
Test kits and brochures may be obtained at the following RDCK offices:
202 Lakeside Drive
Nelson, BC
531B - 16th Ave. S.
Creston, BC
204 - 6th Ave.
Nakusp, BC
For more information on radon, visit
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/rad...n/radon-eng.php
For more information about the Donna Schmidt Memorial Lung Cancer
Prevention Society:
Visit:
http://ddschmidt.shawwebspace.ca
Phone: Dana Schmidt at the Castlegar office of Golder Associates Ltd.
(250-365-0344, ext 227)
Email: dschmidt@golder.com
ATTENTION
When leaving items at the electronic recycling site in Silverton, please remember to remove and/or destroy the hard drive from your computer prior to drop off.
Hard drives may contain your personal information, and it is not a locked facility.
We strive to be a FireSmart community!
Wildland forest fires are capable of spreading at an astonishing rate. Crowning forest fires often spread at up to 5.5 kilometers per hour, with spotting as far as 2 kilometers ahead. Wind blown grass fires can spread at speeds up to 8.5 kilometers per hour.
In British Columbia, an average 48% of all wildfires are caused by human activity. Wildfire is also a nateral phenomenon. Nearly 52% of British Columbia's wildfires are caused by lightening strikes. Over the last several centuries, large areas of British Columbia have been burned over repeatedly.
Over the last 10 years, on average over 2,500 wildfires were started in British Columbia each year consuming over 25,000 hectares of forested land annually. Thousands of families were recently evacuated from their communities and hundreds of homes destroyed.
If you live in Silverton or surrounding area, sooner or later you may have to contend with the spread of wildfire. The best protection against loss, damage or injury due to wildfire is prevention.
Following the FireSmart Home Owners Manual can help reduce that risk. For more information please follow the link below!
www.bcwildfire.ca/prevention/firesmart.htm
Starting October 1, 2011. Electronic recycling will also include small appliances. Click this link for more details!
2011 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan available
2011 Tax Rates Bylaw & Schedule
Top Stories
New Zoning By-law now available
A new bylaw to bring zoning in line with the Official Community plan is now available in the documents. The Zoning Bylaw received third reading at the meeting of April 26, 2011 and expected to be adopted by council in early May. Download the pdf document here.
Village office gets makeover
After 27 years the Village office is getting a
makeover. Old wall board is being removed, new insulation installed in
the walls, and gyproc is being applied. The electrical and lighting are
being upgraded. New double glazed windows will be installed and the
washroom will be renovated. A new committee room and administrators
office will be features of the renovations.
In 2011 we will rebuild the front stairs and add wheel chair accessibility via a ramp. Our plan is also to have a new washroom available for the public.
Please be patient with us as we maintain regular office hours during the changes.
Thanks for you patience we're almost done.............
0fficial
Community Plan 2010
Silverton's 2010 OCP was
adopted by council on July 20, 2010 and
is now available on the web site. Go to the
documents page.
New Water Reservoir Complete
Installation of the new water reservoir
is complete and the old reservoir has been refurbished and brought
back on line. Residents may notice a slight chlorine odor or taste.
This will dissipate in a couple of days as Silverton water supply
returns to normal. We would like too thank all the citizens for
their patience during the repairs and installations.
Our new water reservoir
New reservoir with old reservoir in background
Towns for Tomorrow
Silverton receives $400,000.00
Towns for Tomorrow grant to improve water system. Combined with
$120,000 in Village
gas tax reserves the Village of Silverton will spend $520,000.00
upgrading its water system. This funding will allow Silverton to
upgrade the water system to provide clean potable water for many years to
come. Silverton provides its residents one of the purest untreated
water systems in the province.
Upgrades include a second well, new electronic controls,
increased capacity, a new second water tower, repairs to our aging
existing storage tank and water main improvements.
Infrastructure Grant for Campground
Under Canada's
Action Plan, Silverton has received a $99,000.00 grant to
provide new washrooms and hot showers at the lakeside campground. As
part of this project we have partnered with SICA - Southern Interior
Construction Association to provide employment and training. The
project currently has four trainees. This project will also provide
a boost to Silverton's economy by increasing use of our campground.
Our Completed Washrooms
Each washroom features double sinks and
two showers handicap accessible
Playground
Impovements Complete
Thanks to a generous donation by
Mac and Clara Norris and a Recreation Infrastructure grant, Silverton
has now completed improvements to the children's playground. Three new
pieces of fun equipment were added along with a gazebo and new ground
cover. Picnic tables are located near by.
Infrastructure Grant for Arena
Silverton was also successful in
receiving a $28,333.00 grant in conjunction with the Slocan Lake
Area Society. The grant will allow the Village to continue with
renovations to make the arena operational again and provide a needed
venue for winter activities. The Slocan Arena Society is
contributing an additional $35,000.00 with the Village contributing
a similar amount from its reserves and 2010 budget.
Update: February 2011, The federal government generously amended the
original grant to pay for new lighting in the arena. This has now been
completed.
Williams Family donates Land for Water Tower
Anne and Parker Williams have
generously donated the land our water system resides. Previously
Silverton had been granted a covenant to use the land. We wish
express our thanks to Parker and Anne.
Village installs generator for water system
Village of Silverton has
installed a generator to provide power to its water system in the
event of one of our many power outages. In the past surface water
would have been diverted from Bartlet Creek to maintain Silverton's
water supply. Surface water is no longer considered a viable source by
the Ministry of Health.