Spences Bridge

The site of the EV charging station in Spences Bridge on March 25, 2021. (Photo credit: Joris Ekering)

Electric vehicle charging station removed from Spences Bridge

Move comes after Improvement District and BC Hydro fail to come to agreement about site

 

Map of Spences Bridge showing site of EV charging station (blue marker at top) and a proposed alternative site (beside the Inn at Spences Bridge at bottom). (Photo credit: Google Maps)

Trustees outline terms to keep charging station in Spences Bridge

If BC Hydro does not meet board’s demands they must remove equipment from current site

 

The trustees of the Spences Bridge Improvement District argue that one reason the EV charging station (l) should be moved is because it could compromise emergency response from the nearby fire hall. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Time is running out for Spences Bridge EV charging station

Lease for the site runs out at the end of January and no new agreement has been reached

 

The Spences Bridge Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief, and one of the challenges facing him is finding a new fire engine to replace the department’s 1991 engine, which is nearing the end of its life. (Photo credit: Journal archives)

Clock is ticking as Spences Bridge searches for new fire engine

Water meters, fire department, and charging station all discussed at recent AGM

The Spences Bridge Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief, and one of the challenges facing him is finding a new fire engine to replace the department’s 1991 engine, which is nearing the end of its life. (Photo credit: Journal archives)
The Spences Bridge Volunteer Frire Department has a new chief with a long history for community service. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

New Spences Bridge fire chief proud to give back to community

‘Whatever challenges we face we will solve them together’

The Spences Bridge Volunteer Frire Department has a new chief with a long history for community service. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
The Spences Bridge EV charging station (l) will have to be removed unless an agreement is reached within the next six weeks regarding its future. An objection to the current site is that it might interfere with first responders at the nearby fire hall. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Spences Bridge could lose charging station at end of January

TNRD offer to build washroom at site and pay legal fees is not acceptable to trustees

The Spences Bridge EV charging station (l) will have to be removed unless an agreement is reached within the next six weeks regarding its future. An objection to the current site is that it might interfere with first responders at the nearby fire hall. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
The Spences Bridge Improvement District is looking for someone to fill the position of fire chief, and is also looking for people willing to stand as a candidate for the SBID board; elections will take place at the AGM on Nov. 28. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Candidates for trustee, fire chief wanted in Spences Bridge

Elections will be held during Spences Bridge Improvement District AGM on Nov. 28

The Spences Bridge Improvement District is looking for someone to fill the position of fire chief, and is also looking for people willing to stand as a candidate for the SBID board; elections will take place at the AGM on Nov. 28. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
The fast charging EV station in Spences Bridge, located beside the fire hall, is the subject of a battle. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)

Controversy in Spences Bridge over fate of EV charging station

Community members upset over request that BC Hydro meet demands or remove station

The fast charging EV station in Spences Bridge, located beside the fire hall, is the subject of a battle. (Photo credit: Barbara Roden)
Better With Juice are a group of Ashcroft-based teenagers who will be making their Desert Daze Festival debut this year. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Desert Daze Festival virtual concert features old and new faces

Ten acts were filmed at 10 Spences Bridge locations to celebrate 10 years of the festival

Better With Juice are a group of Ashcroft-based teenagers who will be making their Desert Daze Festival debut this year. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Comings and Goings On in Spences Bridge

Comings and Goings On in Spences Bridge

After a winter hiatus, Spences Bridge wakes up to welcome spring

  • Feb 26, 2020
Comings and Goings On in Spences Bridge