What to Do About Road Issues Due to Extreme Weather Events

In the past few weeks, Saltair has experienced extreme weather events.

Large snowfalls and freezing temperatures have wreaked havoc on our road systems.

If you would like to report an issue with Saltair Area G road conditions please call Mainroad Mid-Island, they are our highway and road  maintenance contractor.

Please call the number below

SEE AN ISSUE.   REPORT IT!

1-877-212-6006

Black ice on Chemainus Road in front of Canco Food Market and Coffee Shack Saltair Photo by Tim Godau

Please Read Recycling News Flash

Recycling Alert

Recycling Centres are unable to receive glass and foam packaging due to flood impacts and highway closures.

Starting Monday, November 22, Recycle BC has suspended the collection of all glass and foam packaging (white and coloured) from Recycle BC depots, which includes Bings Creek, Meade Creek and Peerless Road Recycling Centres.

Residents are asked to hang on to glass and styrofoam until notice is given and network routes are restored.

Per CVRD News Flash :  News Flash info

and Recycle BC https://recyclebc.ca/

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED & SUPPORTED THE 2ND ANNUAL SALTAIR FALL CRAFT MARKET

A Huge THANK YOU to all who attended and supported the Saltair Community Centre’s 2nd Annual Fall Market

Everyone was incredibly patient while waiting in line to come inside, promptly  donning masks and following COVID protocols.

There was plenty of laughter, chatting and delight in seeing old friends. Folks were  happy to be out shopping locally after such a long period of pandemic restrictions.

Thank you the incredible crafting vendors that came from all over the Island, including one from Delta BC!

A very special thanks to Ladysmith Lions Club Snack Shack  for providing hot food and beverages….such a treat to have you there as well.

Many thanks  to the Saltair Community Society Directors who hosted this fun event and to Helen who managed the frequent  spot cleaning  and sanitization.  Awesome volunteer teamwork!

Over $500 was raised for the our local Food Bank!  Thanks to all who donated.

Stay tuned for our upcoming  Coastal Singers Concert December 4th, 2021, Our Open House January 22nd 2022, 3rd Annual Seedy Sunday March 6th 2022, and our 1st Spring Craft Market April 29th, 2022!

SCS Events Coordinator

Saltair 3rd Annual Seedy Sunday 2022 Save the Date

Attention all Gardeners and Plant Lovers!

Save the Date for Saltair 3rd Annual Seedy Sunday 2022

Now is the time to Save your Seeds and Divide up your plants for the 3rd Annual Saltair Seedy Sunday, March 6th, 2022!

Saltair Community Society will be hosting this event to be held at the Saltair Community Centre.

Saltair Society Director Lia Versaevel with prizes for Seedy Sunday participants
Saltair Community Centre Auditorium Seedy Sunday Event

Saltair Water System Receives 3.9 Million in Funding For Filtration Upgrade

3.9 Million in Funding Received for Filtration Upgrade Project

Saltair is receiving 3.9 million government funding to begin a water filtration upgrade project required to meet provincial drinking water guidelines.  Please read the attached official news release from the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

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Saltair Community Centre Online Auction Fundraiser

Saltair Community Centre Online Auction.

The funds raised through this online auction will be applied to Community Centre building improvements  such as exterior & interior painting,  flooring replacements, and accessible washroom renovations.
The Auction will begin on Wednesday, April 28th at 8 am and run until Friday, May 7th at 7 pm.
Bids will be dollar amounts only, and payments will be e-transfer or cash.
Watch your bids carefully and remember to refresh your page to see the latest bids/comments. You will be notified via  Facebook if yours was the winning bid.
Contact-free pick up will be arranged for Saturday, May 7.
The Saltair Community Society  want to thank the local businesses and Saltarians  who have kindly donated to this fundraising auction.

SALTAIR COMMUNITY SOCIETY CONTRIBUTES TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS

Annual Contribution to Local Food Banks

This Christmas holiday season, the Saltair Community Society in keeping with its annual tradition of giving back to the communities we live and shop in, was able to contribute a cheque for $500.00 to Ladysmith Resource Centre Food bank and a cheque for $500.00 to Chemainus Harvest House Food bank.

Jan Aikman from Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank receives cheque for $500.00 from Saltair Community Society Director
Jan Aikman of Chemainus Harvest House receiving a cheque for $500.00 from Saltair Community Society Director

 

Winter Garbage Collection CVRD Notice

Winter Curbside Collection Notice

This is a reminder that garbage and recycling pickup normally scheduled for Friday, December 25th has been re-scheduled to Monday, December 28th and garbage and recycling pickup normally scheduled for Friday, January 1, has been re-scheduled to Monday, January 4th.
If your CVRD electoral area curbside collection is missed due to extreme weather, hang onto your material until the next scheduled collection day.
Extra material may be placed at the curb alongside CVRD totes. Please ensure extra recyclable material is labelled clearly on the outside of container ‘For Recycling’.
Recyclable material in plastic bags will not be collected.
Alternatively, if you are unable to hang onto your garbage and/or recycling until your next scheduled pickup, it can be taken to either Bings Creek, Peerless Road or Meade Creek Recycling Centres for disposal at no charge.
Proof of residency is required to be presented at the facility scale house upon arrival.
CVRD

BC Elections Voting Available at Saltair Community Centre

Voting is available at the Saltair Community Centre

Did you know you can vote at Saltair Centre?  Although it is not a designated polling station, it is however,  an official District Electoral Office of Elections BC and therefore, is set up for polling and accepts your vote in this current provincial BC Election.

Please drive to the back of the Centre and enter via the rear blue doors as pictured below.

Hours of operation are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

3850 South Oyster School Rd

Please follow COVID signage and stated procedures. Hand sanitizer and masks are provided.

Rear Entrance of Saltair Centre

 

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