The District of Sicamous considers requests for courtesy flags, roundabout light-ups and proclamations. Please review the following information before submitting your request.

Roundabout Requests
The district accepts requests to display colours on the Sicamous roundabout in support of registered not-for-profits or charities.
Requests are at the discretion of the operations manager and will be included as “Correspondence for Information" at the next council meeting. If a request is denied, you can appeal in writing for the council to reconsider. Please send to corporate@sicamous.ca.
Please submit the Roundabout Request Form.
As per the Recognition Request Policy:
The District renews the following illumination requests annually. Annual alluminations that last all month may be interrupted for an approved day of recognition. Annual illumination requests will take precedence or be accommodated alongside additional illumination requests.
Recognition |
Date |
Organization |
Colour |
International Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness |
March 26 |
BC Epilepsy Society & the Centre for Epilepsy & Seizure Education British Columbia |
Purple |
Guiding Lights Across BC |
February 22 |
Girl Guides |
Blue |
Green Shirt Day (Organ Donor Awareness) |
April 7 |
Canadian Transplant Association |
Green |
World Wish Day |
April 29 |
Make A Wish Canada |
Blue |
Lyme Disease Awareness Month |
May |
BC Lyme Society |
Green |
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day |
May 12 |
Fibromyalgia Association of Canada |
Purple |
Prostate Cancer Awareness |
September |
Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada |
Blue |
United Canada |
September 12 |
United Way BC |
Red |
Orange Shirt Day National Day for Truth & Reconciliation |
September 30 |
N/A |
Orange |

Proclamation Requests
The district considers proclamation requests from organizations that demonstrate sponsorship and benefit the community, and reserves the right to accept or reject any requests for proclamations or declarations.
Eligible organizations include:
- Charitable organizations
- Societies or associations organizing a public exhibition, game or contest involving athletic skills of sport
- Any organization considered to contribute to the general interest and advantage of the municipality
- Arts or cultural centres operating within the municipality
- Organizations advancing the general interests of municipal affairs or celebrating an event of public interest
Submit the Proclamation Request Form.
See the Recognition Request Policy to learn more.

Flag Requests
The district accepts courtesy flag requests to recognize municipal events and to allow not-for-profit community groups to promote their initiatives.
Requests to fly a flag on the Municipal Hall flag pole must be submitted 30 days in advance and are considered by council in consultation with the CAO.
The district will will not accept flag requests from the following:
- Organizations that are political or partisan in nature;
- Organizations that promote hatred, violence, racism or discrimination of any kind;
- Religious organizations; or
- Commercial entities.
Submit the Courtesy Flag Request Form.
Rules & Regulations:
- Requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- An organization's flag cannot be flown more than twice per calendar year for a period not exceeding seven continuous days.
- Flags will only be raised or lowered on business days that the district office is open.
- The flag must be supplied by the group and be in excellent condition.
- The flag will be collected by the organization within a week of its lowering.
- No courtesy flag will be flown during times of half-masting. District use and emergencies take precedence.
See the Recognition Request Policy to learn more.
Crosswalk Requests
As per the Recognition Request Policy, council does not entertain or approve any requests for the painting, decorating or alteration of crosswalks within the municipality.
Freedom of the Municipality Requests
Freedom of the Municipality
The Freedom of the Municipality is the highest honour that can bestowed by the District. The honour may be conferred on a distinguished person or a distinguished unit of the armed forces of Canada or another nation.
This honour is awarded very rarely and only in the case that the District of Sicamous Council decides by unanimous vote.
Once given this honor, unless revoked, a person or unit granted Freedom of the Municipality shall have their name installed first on a list of voters and shall be publicly recognized by the mayor as an individual or unit which has positively impacted the municipality.
The Freedom of the Municipality is a designation regulated by Section 158 of the Community Charter.
Make a Request
Please submit a written request which includes background and biographical information that demonstrates the significance of the individual or organization within the community.
Email Corporate Services at corporate@sicamous.ca subject line "Freedom of the Municipality Request: [name]".
Naming Requests
Naming of District Assets
Established names can contribute significantly to community identity and pride.
With this in mind, the District accepts written requests to name or rename municipal assets in recognition of community members. Municipal assets include facilities, parks, properties, streets, or other amenities.
Written requests are considered by the Naming Review Panel which includes the Mayor, Corporate Officer, Development Services Manager and Community Services Manager. Naming consideration also includes a public engagement process which provides the community 30 days to submit their comments on what has been proposed.
View District Asset Naming Policy No. PW-18.
Categories
The following categories of names are accepted as requests for the naming of municipal assets.
Geographic
Names having geographic affiliation, which may include but are not limited
to the following references:
- A neighborhood, community, or subdivision
- An adjacent street
- A noteworthy physical, environmental or scenic quality
- A unique site characteristic or scenic quality
- Proximity to a recognized facility or area
- Topographical or ecological characteristics
Historic
Names having historical affiliation, which may include but are not limited to the
following reference:
- A local or national historical event
- Heritage events
- First Nations influence
Prominent Individuals and/or Organizations
Names affiliated with individuals and/or organizations that have been part of the community for more than twenty years, the following criteria will be used to weigh the suitability of the name being proposed:
- Individuals or families having a historical connection to the site (such as a previous
landowner) - Individuals and/or organizations having a significant contribution to the
community/district in one or more of the following areas:- Service as an elected representative to the municipality for at least four
terms. - Long-standing service in a voluntary capacity in community organizations
such a service clubs, cultural groups, unions, ethnic organizations,
community associations, professional organizations, etc. - Long-standing service in a voluntary or philanthropic capacity or having
made a significant contribution in the areas of agriculture, arts and culture,
co-operatives, education, business or industry, journalism, medicine,
politics, region, science, public service, recreation or sports on a local,
provincial, national or international scale.
- Service as an elected representative to the municipality for at least four
Make a Request
Please submit a written request which includes background and biographical information that demonstrates the significance of the individual or organization within the community.
Email Corporate Services at corporate@sicamous.ca subject line "District Asset Naming Request: [name]".