DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH HOLIDAY HOURS | NEW WESTWINDS SENIORS HUB TO OPEN FOR 55+ ARTS, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS | The District of Squamish has a new recreation and culture programming facility for the 55+ community. The Westwinds Seniors Hub, located within the new Westwinds Seniors Living Building, opens to the public on Tuesday, September 6 with programs set to begin Monday, September 12. The facility is located at 38275 Third Avenue, directly behind the Chieftain Centre, with 18 visitor parking stalls, two accessible parking stalls and two drop-off parking stalls for patrons of the programming space, with additional street parking and transit stops nearby. Learn more | | PUBLIC HEARINGS - HAVE YOUR SAY | | | 1001 Finch Drive - Mixed-use development with childcare, rental housing and employment uses. Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 6 p.m. To rezone the subject property from the current Comprehensive Development Zone No. 79 (CD-79) to an all-new Comprehensive Development Zone No. 79 (CD-79) to allow for a mixed-use development with a 100 space childcare facility, 40,000 sq ft of employment space, and 44 purpose-built market rental apartment units. Learn More | | | | Marine Zones - Zoning Bylaw Amendment Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 6 p.m. To establish five new marine-specific zones as well as marine use definitions and regulations to enhance the coordination, shared use and alignment of local land and water use regulations with stewardship objectives as set out in the District of Squamish Official Community Plan. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2771 includes an updated consolidated Schedule A to the District’s Zoning Bylaw 2200, 2011. Learn more | | | | | Zero Waste Action Plan The District of Squamish is updating its Zero Waste Action Plan to ensure we continue to improve waste reduction and diversion while supporting Squamish residents and businesses through the transition. We want to hear from you to find out what you think Squamish could do to reduce or divert waste and support the growth of the circular economy! Learn More | | | | Budget 2023 - Complete our survey Preliminary Budget 2023 discussions are underway, marking the beginning of the 2023-2027 five-year financial planning process to deliver services and programs to support Squamish today and into the future. The District is seeking community input to better understand public priorities. Please complete our survey by September 10. Learn more | | | | | Downtown Viewscape Study Have your say on which views should be preserved! Join the District this summer on a Downtown walking tour and/or use the online map and quick survey to let us know which views are your favourite. Walking tours will run until September 13. The survey and online map will be open until September 22. Learn more | | | | Heritage Management Strategy The District of Squamish is creating a Heritage Management Strategy that will aim to identify and manage the stories, places, and values that have shaped Squamish and will guide decisions about protecting heritage assets in Squamish. We want to hear from you about the stories, places and values that are important parts of Squamish’s heritage. Learn more | | | DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS | ELECTION 2022 CANDIDATE ORIENTATION SESSIONS | The District will be hosting a second candidate orientation session on September 7 for those who are thinking of running for Mayor, Councillor or School Trustee. If you are interested in running for office and have some questions about your campaign or elected position, please join us for an informal presentation and chat. The nomination period will run until September 9. Learn more | COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS | 2022 Municipal Election The next District of Squamish election is set for Saturday, October 15. Squamish residents will vote on: - 1 Mayor
- 6 Councillors
- 2 Squamish School Board Trustees
Advanced voting opportunities will begin on Monday, October 3 with the general voting day including declaration of unofficial results on Saturday, October 15. Learn more | Apply for the Squamish Youth Council The District of Squamish is currently accepting applications for young people aged 12-24 interested in joining the Squamish Youth Council. The Squamish Youth Council gives youth the opportunity to speak up and engage with the Mayor, District of Squamish Council and Community Leaders. Learn more | | Seeking two advisory design panel volunteers Applications are being accepted from those interested in volunteering on the District of Squamish Advisory Design Panel. The Panel reviews and provides advice regarding development permit applications and any other matter referred for review by Council. Applicants should complete an application form and submit with their resume before 5 p.m. on September 13. Learn more | Industrial Way Storm Interceptor Project Upgrades to the stormwater system at the intersection of Industrial Way and Highway 99 are getting underway and will continue through early fall. Work includes the installation of an oil grit separator (OGS). Impacts: All traffic from Industrial Way onto Highway 99 will be detoured onto Discovery Way and Commercial Way. Traffic coming off Highway 99 onto Industrial Way will be reduced to one lane. Best efforts will be made to reopen this area as quickly as possible. Discovery Trail is expected to be closed near Industrial Way for four weeks through September 26. A detour route and signage will be in place for the Discovery Trail, near the work site. Timeline: Through to October 19. Learn more | | Parks and Street Impacts - The Local Festival - September 3 - Junction Park and Pavilion Park. Noise exemption from 10 - 11 p.m.
- Filming - September 6, 7, and 8 - The Watershed Grill (41101 Government Road) and The Easter Seals Camp (41015 Government Road).
- Filming - September 7 - Paradise Valley Road and Squamish Valley Road.
- GranFondo Whistler - September 10 - Sea to Sky Highway 99 (delays expected with detours in place for northbound traffic).
| | WASTE REDUCTION TIP OF THE WEEK | Pack Lean, Leave Clean. It’s still camping season in BC and whether you’re out for the day, overnight, or for the whole long weekend, plan ahead to collect and bring back your recyclables. Flexible and soft plastics and foam can be dropped off at participating depots and containers and paper can go to your home recycling or a depot. Learn more | | COMING UP AT RECREATION AND CULTURE | New! After School Care Program Wednesday September 7 - Friday December 16 Monday through Friday 3 - 6 p.m. Looking for after school activities for your child? Join us for fun and games all week. Our walking ‘school bus’ will pick up at École Squamish Elementary and École Les Aiglons. The first hour will be spent outdoors before transitioning over to The 55 Activity Centre for some indoor activities. Learn more | Contract Instructors Wanted Interested in offering a program? Give us a call! Squamish Recreation Services is always looking for passionate, fun and community-minded individuals with the skills, knowledge and qualifications to instruct group programs, workshops or single/one-time events. If you are skilled in music and performing arts, fitness and/or other group program ideas for all ages, we’d love to hear from you! You bring the talent - we bring the students! Learn more | Dance Groove Thursdays, September to November This kid's dance program is a fun and creative way to keep your child active. We will work on basic dance techniques while building muscle strength, coordination skills, increased flexibility, and improved balance. Learn more | | Sea-to-Sky Book Club: Gender Queer (online) September 8, September 15, September 22, 7 - 8:30 p.m. All Sea-to-Sky residents are invited to a three-part, virtual discussion of the graphic novel Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe. Gender Queer is a useful and touching guide on gender identity, what it means and how to think about it for advocates, friends, and humans everywhere. Everyone is welcome to attend - registration is required. Learn more | Community Book Club: Klara and the Sun (online) September 29, 7 - 8:30 p.m. For our next Community Book Club, we are reading Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator. The discussion will take place online on Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend. Learn more | Friends of the library meeting September 15, 12:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library meet on the third Thursday of each month in the Library Community Room. The primary purpose of the “Friends” is to contribute to the pleasant, welcoming atmosphere at the library and to encourage more people to enjoy what the library offers, thus making our Library a real “community” place. Learn more | | | | | |
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