March 15, 2024

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, March 19 at 10 a.m.

Regular Meeting of the Council

Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m.

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DROP IN CHAT WITH THE MAYOR

This month, Mayor Armand Hurford will be welcoming a special guest from Squamish RCMP for a community conversation about the traffic safety. All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Drop by Municipal Hall on Second Avenue between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. on March 20. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP is encouraged.

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DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH TO EXPLORE SPEED LIMIT REDUCTIONS TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON ROADS

The District of Squamish has launched the first phase of public engagement on a project to examine the potential for speed limit reductions to improve road safety in Squamish. The project involves exploring reduced posted speed limits on municipal roads. Through improving safety, the project aims to support bigger-picture outcomes to encourage sustainable transportation options, improve neighbourhood connectivity, and support an equitable transportation network for all road users.

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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT DESIGN COMPETITION LAUNCHED IN SQUAMISH

The District of Squamish has launched an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Competition to encourage housing diversity and affordability in Squamish. The competition invites B.C. residents aged 19+ to submit an ADU design that Squamish property owners could choose to build on their property without the need for a rezoning or development permit, saving property owners time, money and effort. The winning designs – e.g. for carriage homes, laneway cottages, or other - will be available for public purchase from the designers as a pre-reviewed ADU plan for use on private properties in Squamish neighbourhoods.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Recycling Education Pop-ups in March

This month we are hosting a series of recycling education pop-ups around Squamish to help sort the garbage from the facts! Drop by one of our pop-up stations around town to say hi and have all your recycling questions answered and more!

Pop-up station dates and locations:

  • March 16 at Save-On-Foods from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • March 20 at the Independent Grocer from 8 to 11.30 a.m.
  • March 21 at Save-On-Foods from 8 to 11.30 a.m.
  • March 30 at the Squamish Farmers' Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Kids Clothing, Toy, and Book Swap 

Help keep used items in circulation and out of our landfill by participating in our next Kids Clothing, Toy, and Book Swap on April 6 at The 55 Activity Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bagged clothes, toys, and books can be dropped off in advance at The 55 Activity Centre on:

  • April 5 from 4 to 7 p.m.
  • April 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. (no later)

All leftover items will be donated to local charities and Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. This event is put on by the District of Squamish and Squamish CAN to help advance our community’s zero waste and Circular Economy efforts.

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Valleycliffe Childcare Centre construction set to begin

Construction on the new facility will begin with initial site preparation before the end of March. The District of Squamish received $2,526,474 from the B.C. ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund to build and co-locate a municipally-owned childcare facility at Valleycliffe Elementary School in Squamish in partnership with School District 48 and Sea to Sky Community Services Society.

Please note the following impacts:

  • During construction, Hemlock Avenue access to school grounds will be re-routed via Birch Drive to Westway Avenue (school entrance)
  • Construction staging area within John Hunter Park (public access to parking lot will be intermittently closed for construction vehicles)
  • For safety, the Hemlock Avenue access to the school will be closed during construction.
  • The construction trailer and contractor parking will use the municipal John Hunter parking lot.
  • Please anticipate general construction noise.

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

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LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
  • University Reservoirs 2 and 3 - Construction of two glass-fused steel reservoir tanks is 90% complete. Each of these tanks measure approximately 17 metres in diameter and 10 metres high and will help to improve water storage capacity and delivery for Squamish.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and Improvements – Construction is underway through summer 2025 on a new secondary clarifier and concentric bioreactor.
  • Queens Way Lift Station Maintenance Hole – Construction continues to replace the inlet maintenance hole and reline the wet-well. Please follow traffic control measures.

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Youth Pool Takeover

Saturday, March 30, 6-8 p.m.

Sensory Swim

Sunday, March 31, 6-8 p.m.

Fam Jam Dance Party - Taylor Swift Edition!

March 23, 3-5 p.m.

Shake it off with your family and community while you experience the joy of music and movement. Join the fun, show off your best dance moves, and create lasting memories with the ones you love!

Co-ed Men/Women Learn to Play Hockey – Beginner

Wednesdays, April 3-24, 8-8:45 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to give hockey a try but have been too intimidated to lace up your skates? The Squamish Women's Hockey Academy is offering a hockey skills development program for beginners.

Seniors' Corner

Our next Bus Trip is heading to UBC on April 4! Choose your Own Adventure by heading to the Nitobe Memorial Gardens ($5), the Beatty Biodiversity Museum ($12), or stroll the Belkin Gallery in a self-guided walking tour for free! 

 View schedules and book your spot!

Recreation and Culture Notices:

  • Please note pool scheduling changes during Spring Break. Keep up-to-date before your visit here.

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