June 20, 2025

Dryden Creek Wildfire

The Dryden Creek Wildfire is now classified as Under Control. BC Wildfire crews will continue work to reinforce existing containment lines and put out lingering hot spots, focusing along the southeast and southwest flanks of the fire.

An Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert remains in place due to hazards adjacent to the wildfire zone. Assessment work is underway to understand the potential risk of rockfall and danger trees.

Thank you for your cooperation and support for all those working hard to keep our community safe.

Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, June 24 at 10 a.m.

Special Business Meeting
Tuesday, June 24 at 3 p.m.

View Council Meeting Information

Pedestrian Bridge construction activity will begin next week. Work is scheduled to take place between June 23 and July 4, with activity occurring between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

All scheduled activities are subject to change based on weather conditions, equipment availability, and site logistics. While every effort will be made to minimize disruptions, please expect the following:

  • Intermittent traffic delays along Loggers Lane and near the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Loggers Lane.
  • Temporary parking restrictions in the parking lot located at the east end of Main Street.
  • Temporary closure of a section of the Xwu’nekw Park for a staging area.
  • Temporary pedestrian access restrictions in the park area near The Broken Seal restaurant (38038 Loggers Lane), particularly during crane operations.
  • Construction noise and increased vehicle activity in the vicinity during daytime hours.
  • A pedestrian detour will be established to safely redirect foot traffic when necessary.
  • One way traffic to the Sirocco 3 underground parking will be maintained.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to deliver this important community infrastucture project.

Public Washrooms are now open at Sp'awk'us Feather Park!

The washrooms are located at 37111 Sp’ak’wus Landing, between the parking lot and the green space behind the children's playground. The toilets are open to the public from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

There are four stalls in total, all of which are gender neutral.

Two of the stalls are accessible with baby change stations.

A ban on Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remains in effect. All open fires within the District of Squamish are prohibited and all campfire permits are suspended until the ban is rescinded.

The District of Squamish is planning to repair the Paradise Valley bailey bridge abutments in 2026. The abutments provide critical support of the bridge structure at both ends of the bridge and have been identified for repair through routine District bridge inspections. This work is required to improve the condition and safety of the bridge.

District staff are exploring a variety of design options and will keep impacted residents, businesses and the community informed throughout the duration of the project. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026.

For more information and project updates, or to be added to the project mailing list visit squamish.ca/paradise-valley-bridge

2026 Permissive Tax Exemption Applications

The District of Squamish is now accepting applications for Permissive Tax Exemptions. Section 224 of the Community Charter and the requirements of the District of Squamish Permissive Tax Exemption policy apply.

If your organization can demonstrate eligibility you are welcome to apply for an exemption. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2025, for exemptions beginning for the 2026 taxation year.

For more information, please contact 604-892-5217.

Field Allocation

The field allocation period is September 1–February 28, 2026. The request deadline for field allocation is Friday, June 27, 2025.

Please note all fields except Artificial Turf Field will be closed  December 15 – January 15, weather dependent.

The Field Allocation Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Please contact Recreation and Culture at 604-898-3604 with any questions..

Property Tax and Utilities Payments are Due July 2, 2025

A late penalty of 5% will be applied after July 2, 2025. A second 5% penalty will be applied after July 31, 2025.

Property owners will be sent separate property  tax and utility notices.

If you have not received your notices, please  contact Financial Services for assistance at 604-815-5035.

Property owners are encouraged to create a MyCity account to access their Property Tax and Utility notices online.

Did you know that 40% of waste received at the Squamish Landfill stems from institutions, commercial, and industrial (ICI) businesses – and of that waste, 72% could be diverted?

This is why the District of Squamish has begun efforts to support the business community with a focus on education and waste diversion from ICI businesses. We are looking for feedback from businesses around Squamish to understand the challenges and needs around waste diversion. The survey is open to owners and operators of businesses operating in Squamish. Your insight would be extremely appreciated!

The survey closes on July 15 at 4 p.m.

Take the Business Waste Survey

Government Road Supportive and Affordable Housing

BC Housing, Squamish Community Housing Society and Squamish Helping Hands Society, in partnership with the District of Squamish, are proposing to build approximately 165 new homes at 39900 Government Road and Centennial Way.

We are inviting interested neighbours to a drop-in Community Information Session to learn more about the proposed housing project, meet project team members, and seek answers to any questions.

Date: Wednesday, June 25

Time: 6 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Mamquam Elementary School Gym, 40266 Government Road

RSVP on Eventbrite

Visit the Supportive and Affortable Housing project page

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Stormwater Survey

The District of Squamish is developing an Integrated Stormwater Management Plan for Brackendale, Garibaldi Highlands and Garibaldi Estates.

We want to hear from you!

Help shape the future of stormwater management in your neighbourhood by taking our community survey. Your feedback, along with technical analysis, will help guide future infrastructure investments and shape how we communicate and engage with the community on upcoming projects.

Survey open until June 30.

Take the Sustainable Stormwater Survey

Installation work continues on a watermain between Bill's Place and Highlands Way South.

 

Annual road painting is underway in all neighbourhoods. Crews will be working at night to limit traffic impacts.

Stage 1 Water restrictions in effect. Residents can water with a sprinkler two days per week depending on their address between 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Odd address Thursday and Sunday. Even addresses Wednesday and Saturday.

2025 Chipper Dates

Squamish FireSmart is hosting Chipper Days for the 2025 wildfire season. 

Hospital Hill: May 26 (completed)
Garibaldi Highlands: June 16-20 (partially completed)
University Highlands: June 23
North Yards: July 14
Valleycliffe/ Crumpet Woods: July 21-24
Loggers East/ Mamquam: August 11
Brackendale: August 18-21
Dentville: September 8
Paradise Valley: September 15-18

Please have your chipping out for 8 a.m. on your chipper date. For more information on what is accepted, please visit: squamish.ca/firesmart

Construction update

Construction at Brennan Park Recreation Centre moved to a new stage on Wednesday, June 16.

Due to this construction, the arena and arena lobby will be closed, and there will be no access to the washrooms and water fountain in this area.

During this period, there will be two accessible washroom trailers on site, one by the gymnasium, and the other outside the arena.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue this work on upgrading Brennan Park Recreation Centre.

LEAP – T-Rex Trekkers 3-5yrs

July 21-25, 9-11 a.m.

In this session, we'll be trekking back in time to trace the tracks of the T-Rex and other dinosaurs. Your budding paleontologists will love to explore the world of the dinosaurs with us.

Active Kids Camp 6-9yrs

Camps start July 21

Get your kids outdoors this summer! We have lots of opportunities for your kids to learn new skills, make new friends and have a lot of fun! Choose from a range of activities and games each day including yoga, hiking, gymnastics, soccer and much more! *Note this camp does NOT run out of Brennan Park Recreation Centre. This camp will meet at Rose Park.

Exciting Aquatic Courses 13-18yrs

  • National Lifeguard: July 4-19
  • Bronze Medallion: July 21-25
  • Bronze Cross: July 28-August 1
  • Swim Instructor: August 11-15

Circuit Training 101

Learn the basics of circuit training at Westwinds Senior Living. Rotate through a series of conditioning exercises that target a variety of muscle groups and improve your balance, agility and mobility, while strengthening cardiovascular endurance. Drop-ins welcome, if space permits.

NEW! You can now skip the clicks and head directly to registration with our new URL. It’s super easy! squamish.ca/booknow

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