Category Archives: Meetings

Celebrating Ladysmith Grad 2026 Bursary Recipients

The Saltair Community Centre Society was honoured to attend the Ladysmith Secondary School 2026 Graduation Awards Ceremony to recognize two outstanding Saltair students.

Congratulations to Griffin Demeter, recipient of the Saltair Community Centre Society $750 Bursary, and Reid Watson, recipient of the Saltair District Residents Association $810 Bursary.

These bursaries recognize students who have demonstrated dedication, hard work, and a commitment to their future goals. We are proud to support local graduates as they take the next step in their educational journeys.

Both bursaries are awarded to graduating students who reside in the Saltair community.

Congratulations, Griffin and Reid! We wish you both every success and happiness in your future studies and endeavours.

Pictured are Griffin Demeter and Reid Watson receiving their bursaries with directors of the Saltair Community Society at the 2026 Ladysmith Secondary School Graduation Awards Ceremony.

Celebrating Chemainus Secondary School 2026 Bursary Recipients

The Saltair Community Centre Society was honoured to attend the Chemainus Secondary School Class of 2026 Scholarship and Bursary Awards Evening to celebrate the achievements of graduating students and recognize two outstanding Saltair residents.

On behalf of the Saltair Community Centre Society, we were honoured to present a $750 bursary to Saltair resident Jaxon Hotte. We were also pleased to present the Saltair District Residents Association $560 bursary to fellow Saltair resident Ethan Johnson.

Both bursaries are awarded to graduating students who reside in the Saltair community.

Congratulations to Jaxon and Ethan. We wish you every success and happiness as you begin the next chapter of your journey.

Chemainus Grad student Jaxon Hotte recipient of the Saltair Community Society Bursary 2026

 

Chemainus Grad 2026 student Ethan Johnson recipient of the Saltair District Residents Association

Saltair Area G Water Main Flushing

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

Saltair Area G – Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 22, 2026

Saltair Area G – Monday, March 23  –  Thursday, March 27, 2026

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.

Saltair Water System Update and Budget Meeting

Saltair Water System Update & 2026 CVRD Budget Briefing

Area G Director Jesse McClinton will be hosting a community meeting March 8th 2:00pm at the Saltair Community Centre to provide further updates and answer questions.

Topics will include:

  • 2026 CVRD Budget and its impact on Saltair/Area G
  • Official Community Plan (OCP) implications
  •  Local Area Plan (LAP) update
  • Water system infrastructure and treatment planning
  • Stocking Lake Dam

This a great opportunity to connect with your community and participate in an Q & A and gather important information.

Hope to see you there.

Saltair District Residents Assoc AGM

SDRA Annual General Meeting

DATE:  Thursday, May 29th 2025 – 7:00 pm  to 8:45pm

LOCATION: Saltair Community Centre Hall

Membership renewal for the 2024/25 SDRA fiscal year are due at the Annual General Meeting. Please save  us a little time by coming forward with your renewal payment. These are the funds that help pay for functions like the  Public Meeting Hall rentals and our community events.

We are looking for new members to join our board or volunteer for community events.

AGM Agenda:

  1. Introduction and opening remarks
  2. Business meeting
  3. Board elections
  4. Financial Statement
  5. Summary of  2024 accomplishments.
  6. Proposed events and activities for 2025/26
  7. Guest speaker(s) –  TBA

Questions and suggestions from the floor – as time permits.

Thank you from your SDRA Board

SDRA Annual General Meeting 2025 poster

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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