Are you an Anmore or Belcarra grad pursuing a career in fire, police, public safety, health care, medical, dental or social services? Apply by June 24 for this year’s Sasamat Volunteer Firefighter Association Bursary, valued at $750. Visit www.anmore.com/community/scholarships-awards/svfd-bursary for criteria, the application form and contact details.
FireSmart Program Extension
Deadlines have been extended for homeowners at risk from wildfires to get a free home hazard assessment, and for seniors to qualify for grants for recommended mitigation work. Provided through the Northeast Sector FireSmart Program, assessments can be booked until September 1 and mitigation work for the grant must be completed by September 30. Property owners are under no obligation...
Village Hall Temporary Move
As we get ready to start construction of the new Community Hub, we have relocated the Village Hall to a temporary location. Village Hall Administration Office: Trailers have moved to the Works Yard (100 Buntzen Creek Road). You can reach Village staff by emailing us at village.hall@anmore.com, or calling 604-469-9877 during regular office hours. Council Chambers: Relocating to Anmore Elementary...
Parking reservation system pilot project planned for Buntzen Lake
The Village is excited to share the news that BC Hydro is piloting a free reservation system to mitigate traffic congestion on our roads because of visitors to Buntzen Lake. As more information becomes available about the system, we will share it. View the news release HERE.
Anmore Community Hub Grant
Anmore is thrilled to receive $2.5 million for the Community Hub through Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grants. The federal and provincial governments have announced the grant funding. Click HERE for details on the grant. View the News Release at https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-04-11-Anmore-Community-Hub-Grant-News-Release.pdf or below.
Hemlock Drive Paving
Great news! We are going to be completely rehabilitating and repaving Hemlock Drive from Sunnyside to Fern Drive as part of 2022 capital works projects. This project will be going out for tender within a couple weeks, and the work should take place in May. We completed temporary repairs in February when we realized that the cost to repair just...
Campfire Permit Reminder
As we celebrate the start of spring, we’re also getting closer to campfire season. Please remember that you need a permit to have a campfire on your property, and you must use dry, seasoned, untreated wood for your fire. No household garbage, building or construction materials, or brush can be burned. Here’s the link to the Campfire Permit Application: https://anmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Campfire-Permit-fillable.pdf.
Coffee Time with the Mayor
Have questions about Anmore? Interested in sharing ideas? Come for coffee and conversation with Mayor McEwen. This is a great opportunity for Anmore residents who would like a bit more time to share comments and ask questions about projects, plans and our community. To schedule a coffee chat, please contact Carmen Disiewich at carmen.disiewich@anmore.com or call 604-469-9877.
