Annual Water Flushing Notice

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will carry out flushing of the water systems in:

Saltair Area G – Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22, 2024

Saltair Area G – Monday, March 25 – Thursday, March 28, 2024

Residents may experience some air in the lines and discoloration of the water supply during these operations. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period will help to restore the water quality to normal.

Should the problem persist, please call the CVRD’s Utilities Division at 250 746-2530.

 

Centennial Park Saltair Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Please join us for the Annual Saltair Easter Celebration

Sunday, March 31st 2024

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saltair Centennial Park

There will be an Egg Hunt, Crafts and Refreshments.  Plenty of family fun for everyone.

Sponsored by the Saltair District Residents Association, The Great Canadian Dollar Store, Blackberry Hill Creations, Lauren Cartmel, Janet & Tim Evans and many other volunteers.

Saltair Seedy Saturday

Saltair’s 5th Annual Seedy Saturday

It’s time to start making plans for the garden season. Growing crops from home-grown seeds helps prevent the extinction of garden-variety species and in turn, protects the planet’s biodiversity. It’s also cost-effective and a ton of fun!

Please join us for the 5th Annual Saltair Seedy Saturday for a sale of seeds, plants, veggie starters, gardening supplies, information gathering, and to connect with each other!

5th Annual Saltair Seedy Saturday
March 9th, 2024
10am to 2pm – Saltair Community Centre Hall
3850 South Oyster School Rd.

Refreshments will be available by donation

Sponsored by the Saltair Community Centre Society
What to Expect:
There will be vendors selling:  certified organic seed, seed potatoes, pollinator plants, annuals, native plants, potted bulbs, bulbs, plant starts, veggie starters, strawberry plants, lavender and other garden & food related items.
  • Rotary Club of Ladysmith will be on hand selling tickets to the Annual Rotary Garden Tour for May 26th, 2024.
  • Ladysmith/Saltair Garden club
  • Vancouver Island Master Gardeners will be available for free gardening advice.
  • Brian’s Mason Bees, cocoons, mason bee homes, care/feeding/best practices information
  • Moose and Bean Farm
  • Full Circle Seeds
  • Deep Roots Farm
  • Big D Woodworks will have cedar planters , lattice and garden signage for purchase
Saltair Community Centre Society will have their membership table set up. Come on down to renew or sign up for an annual membership.  $10/yr or $15/yr for a family.  Memberships allow the Society to host events such as Saltair Seedy Sunday,  Saltair Fall  Market and other community related activities.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Saltair Community Conversation Minutes and CVRD Water Presentation

In case you missed the meeting or wish to recap, here are the Minutes from the Community Conversations #2 Meeting and CVRD Water Utilities Power Point Presentation held on November 12th, 2023.

Click the highlighted link to view presentation

Guest Speakers:  Area G Director Jesse McClinton, Area H Director Ben Maartman and CVRD Water Manage Todd Ethrington

Hosted by Saltair District Resident’s Association

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Saltair Community Meeting Water Utilities Presentation

PLEASE JOIN US for a Saltair Community Meeting

WATER is the Topic

Sunday November 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Saltair Community Centre Hall
Coffee/Tea & Cookies will be provided

Presenters: Area G Director Jesse McClinton & CVRD Mgr. Water Operations Todd Etherington. Area H Director Ben Maartman

The SDRA is hosting a series of Community Conversation events in the Saltair Community Centre.  The 2nd in our series of Community Conversations will have guest speakers Saltair Area Director Jesse McClinton, Area H Director Ben Maartman and  CVRD Water Manger Todd Etherington.  Mr. Etherington  will provide a power point presentation  update on  water utilities, Stocking Creek dam and UV filtration.

This is your opportunity to provide input and ask questions.

Ben Maartman, the area Director for Area H (N. Oyster/Diamond) will also be speaking regarding the Schnitzer Steel Canada application to expand operations directly over the Cassidy water aquifer – https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/regional-district-says-steel-recycler-isnt-negativelyimpacting-cassidy-aquifer-1289068 – very interesting reading).

Sponsored by the Saltair District Residents Association
Beverages and snacks provided by the Saltair Community Centre Society.

Saltair Area G Stocking Creek Water Shed

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