| | 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 Which views from Downtown Squamish are important to you? Your input will help to determine how views should be preserved as new development proposals are reviewed. Take the survey, use our online mapping tool, or join staff for a walking tour to explore views together. The survey 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 RESUME SEPTEMBER 6 | CANDIDATE ORIENTATION SESSIONS | The District will be hosting candidate orientation sessions on August 29 and 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 starts on August 30. Learn more | NEW COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT RATIFIED BETWEEN THE DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH AND THE LOCAL FIRE FIGHTERS UNION, IAFF | After a number of successful negotiation meetings, the District of Squamish and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2874 (IAFF) have ratified a new Collective Agreement for a term of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023. The agreement outlines the terms of employment between the IAFF membership (Squamish Fire Rescue’s full-time career fire fighters) and the District of Squamish. A significant outcome from the bargaining results in a move from the current complement of eight full-time fire fighters to 10 full-time fire fighters in September 2022, and then to 12 full-time fire fighters in January 2023. This outcome reflects the rapid community growth of Squamish, and the increased service needs as a result. Learn more | | COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS | Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements underway Ground Improvements (Deep Soil Mixing) required for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project are underway. A purpose-built concrete batch plant has been constructed on-site to facilitate this work and stabilize the ground under the new treatment tank and will protect the plant against soil liquefaction during a seismic event. Expected duration of work is eight weeks. 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 | | 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 new Senior Citizens’ Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee The Seniors Citizens’ Recreation & Culture Advisory Committee (SCRCAC) will collaborate with and provide recommendations to staff on programs and Senior related issues connected to the 55+ Recreation and Culture Programming in Squamish. The SCAC will advise on the delivery of recreation across Brennan Park Recreation Centre, The 55 Activity Centre, and Westwinds facility. Learn more | | Third Avenue Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Repair work is taking place at the Third Avenue bridge deck located on Third Avenue, approximately 1km northeast of Squamish Terminals. The work involves the removal of delaminated or deteriorated concrete on the existing bridge deck and the installation of reinforcing steel, embedded galvanic anodes, a concrete overlay and filled joints. Impact: Work will take place on weekends only between the hours of Friday at 6 p.m. and Monday at 6 a.m. with evening work only as required. The bridge will be closed to the public and vehicle traffic during construction (emergency vehicle access only). Timeline: Through to September 4. 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 from approximately August 25 to 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 | | District accepting applications for Permissive Tax Exemptions Permissive Tax Exemptions are a method that the District of Squamish, supported by Council, may support voluntary non-profit organizations by exempting land or improvements or both, from taxation. 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 August 26, 2022 for exemptions beginning for the 2023 taxation year. Learn more | Furniture Sale There are still a few items left at the District’s by-donation furniture sale. All items are located at the Tantalus Fire Hall. Help us spread the word and reduce the impact on our landfill! All items listed for sale are on our website: - Each item description includes measurements and a photo;
- Items must be picked up at the Tantalus Fire Hall;
- Cash payments only will be accepted upon pickup; and
- Items will be marked SOLD once paid.
All proceeds will benefit Under One Roof. Learn more | | Organics Bin Tip Line the bottom of your compost bin with newspaper before you put in the organic waste! That will ensure it’s cleaner after the truck empties it. For more of what can go in your bin. Learn more | | COMING UP AT RECREATION AND CULTURE | Active Living Yoga 55+ August 22 & 29, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. This mindful and compassionate style of yoga aims to cater to the flexibility of the 55+ community. Poses will be taught based on abilities of the participants and will be modified as needed using a chair, wall, block etc. Learn more | Contract Instructors Wanted Interested in offering a program? Give us a call! Squamish Recreation Services is 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’re interested 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 | Girls Hockey Summer Camp 7+ August 29, August 31, September 2 This camp is designed to get you ready for the upcoming season and combines an off-ice strength and conditioning program and multi-sport outdoor fun. Includes a full day of golf instruction led by PGA pro and SWHA coach Courtney Campbell. Come dressed in comfortable clothes with runners along with a water bottle and snack. Full hockey gear is required. All golf equipment will be provided. Learn more | | Arena and Pool Updates - The ice is back! Regular staffed public skates return September 5.
- 2022 Annual pool closure: September 7 - October 8.
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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