April 19, 2024

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m.

Public Input Opportunity (public hearing): Woodfibre LNG temporary floatel - Temporary Use Permit No. 76

Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m.

Brennan Park Recreation Centre

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WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH

Community Involvement in Recycling

Recycling contamination is an ongoing issue in Squamish, with many residents unknowingly making mistakes as they recycle materials. In an effort to help reduce contamination, the District has launched a campaign and survey focused on better understanding the challenges that members of our community face and how the District of Squamish can better support their recycling efforts.

Take the survey today and let us know what constraints and barriers you experience when recycling in Squamish.

Launch Survey

North Yards Park

The District of Squamish is developing a neighbourhood park at the end of No Name Road in Squamish. We want to know how you currently use the space, and what you wish for the space in the future. Your input will be used to develop concept ideas for the park space. The concept idea(s) will then be presented to the neighbourhood before proceeding to design.

Residents of North Yards: stay tuned for further information about this engagement opportunity.

Launch Survey

PITCH-IN WEEK

The District of Squamish is once again taking part in Pitch-In Week, Canada's largest environmental improvement campaign. Pitch-In Week is a great opportunity for residents, students, or community groups to get together and clean up our community.

Sign up individually, with your household, family, or join Átl'ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative for a community shoreline cleanup on April 23 at 11 a.m.

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APPLY TO JOIN SQUAMISH'S CIRCULAR ECONOMY TRAILBLAZER PROGRAM

The District of Squamish has launched its new Circular Economy Trailblazer Program! This program delivers three in-person workshops designed to support environmentally conscious businesses and non-profit organizations to identify and implement circular economy practices in their business or organization.

Are you a business or non-profit ready to be a trailblazer for a more sustainable future? Join us on this journey towards a circular economy and apply to the program now!

Apply here

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Squamish Enduro is April 21

The Squamish Enduro will take place on Sunday, April 21. The course will start at Squamish Valley Golf Course—please expect minor traffic delays on some streets through Garibaldi Estates and Garibaldi Highlands during the event.

A number of trails will be affected between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Follow the link below to view the full list of affected trails and times.

Marshals will be at access points to notify trail users that riders are on course. Please expect increased traffic, obey all signage and plan your rides, runs and hikes accordingly.

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2024/2025 Ice Allocation

Ice User Requests for approximately August 18, 2024 to May 31, 2025 are now being accepted.

Requests Deadline: April 26, 2024

Ice Allocation Meeting: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

This meeting will be held in person in the Tantalus Room at Brennan Park Recreation Centre. Application details and the application form are available at squamish.ca/iceallocation, or call Brennan Park Recreation Centre at 604.898.3604 to request a paper copy.

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

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LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Currently underway:

  • University Reservoirs 2 and 3
  • Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and Improvements

Upcoming: Work to upgrade and repair select watermains throughout Squamish will begin in May.

  • May: Mamquam Road - East industrial area
  • June: Tantalus Road near Starview Place
  • July: Government Road/Axen Road
  • August: Thunderbird Ridge near Glacier View Drive

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Coming up this month!

  • Summer Program Guide registration is on now.
  • Sensory Friendly Swim for all ages. April 27, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
  • Last Youth Pool Takeover until fall! April 27, 7-9 p.m.

High Five Training | 16+

June 1, 12:30-5 p.m.

This training will help those working with children aged 4 to 12 in a front-line leader capacity, such as a camp counselor, coach or swim instructor. It provides in-depth training in the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development to help front-line leaders understand what they need to do to ensure each child’s social, emotional and cognitive needs are met. Leaders learn activities and gain knowledge, tips and resources to enhance their programs as well as their relationships with children and other staff members.

Seniors' Corner

Tai Chi, Thursdays. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

This Tai Chi inspired fitness program includes soft and flowing movements designed to enhance balance, coordination and concentration. Each session begins with an easy warm up and deep breathing practice incorporating “easy to memorize” movements.

 View schedules and book your spot!

Construction work for the first phase of Project One: Green and Accessibility Retrofit Project has begun.

  • Arena changerooms closed through approximately late August.
  • Arena closed May 31 through approximately late August.
  • Arena washrooms will remain open.
  • Minor parking impacts due to construction.
  • Pool lobby entrance closed from summer 2024 until spring 2025. Customers to use arena (main) entrance for pool access.
  • Site preparation and foundational work for staff administration area relocation to begin in the summer.

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