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Hello! Photo by Dene Rossouw

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-04 01:34

A moose mother and calf come through a dense thicket in British Columbia.Dene spends weekends photographing wildlife with a Nikon Z9, D850 and Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, plus portrait, micro and landscape lenses. Many of Dene's photographs are available for purchase...

Artisan Eat-More Bars by Island Girl Organics

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-04 01:16

There’s something about roasted Virginia peanuts and good chocolate that just works. These Eat-More bars are made with roasted Virginia peanuts and Callebaut 811 semi-sweet chocolate — rich, nutty, chewy, and just the right amount of sweet. The delicate colours and...

Sayward Clinic Column September 2026

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-04 00:59

Registered Nurse w/ Remote Certified Practice Coverage Island Health is pleased to announce the addition of Registered Nurses with Remote Certified Practice coverage at the Sayward Primary Care Clinic beginning Monday, October 5. These nurses work autonomously within...

Sayward Community Food Table Society Update September 2026

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-04 00:53

Market-Style Food Pick-Up Program The Sayward Community Food Table Society and its partners are moving to a market-style food program, where participants can choose their own groceries. Pick-up is from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Kelsey Centre. 2026 Food Sort Dates:...

SRD Spotlight September 2026

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-04 00:43

Strathcona Regional District - Area 'A' Director's Report – August 29, 2026 Local Government Election: Elections for the Strathcona Regional District are just around the corner (October) and I hope to continue to have your support as I am running for re-election. I...

A Steamer at Kelsey Bay

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-04 00:34

This historic photograph captures an early coastal steamer at the Kelsey Bay landing, with Mount H'Kusam rising across Johnstone Strait. The vessel appears to be the S.S. Cassiar, a Union Steamship Company vessel that served the British Columbia coast in the early...

Medic Minutes With Greg September 2026

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-04 00:28

Building a Better at Home Community I’m excited to announce that I have been meeting with the coordinator of a fantastic volunteer-based organization called Better At Home. This group provides a variety of non-medical home support services to community members. There...

Heritage Hall Happenings September 2026

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-04 00:19

What’s going on in September 2026 Hello everyone! Here’s what’s happening at Heritage Hall this September— we’d love to see you. Saturday Market: Every Saturday from 10am to 1pm. The kitchen will be open for grilled hotdogs, waffles and other yummy food! Table rental...

Local Business Highlight – Advanced Builders

by Go Sayward News Desk | 2026-09-03 19:40

Advanced Builders is a diversified construction and general contracting company serving residential and commercial projects locally and across the North Island. The company offers services covering the construction process from pre-construction planning and contract...

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Sayward consists of two distinct governance areas.

The Sayward Valley encompasses most of the land mass of Sayward and is home to approximately 864 residents. The Sayward Valley is located in the Strathcona Regional District Area A. Homes and businesses within the Strathcona Regional District are spaced far apart, rely on water wells and septic systems, and have weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves and satellite internet are the primary utilities.

The Village of Sayward is a small municipality near the ocean front with approximately 334 residents. Homes and businesses within the Village of Sayward are in close proximity to each other. The Village of Sayward has municipal water and sewer services with weekly garbage collection. Electricity, propane, oil furnaces, woodstoves, cellular phones, cellular internet and satellite internet are the primary utilities.