DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH HOLIDAY HOURS | The District of Squamish joins municipalities across the country in commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please note the following operating hours for Monday, September 30. | TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION WALK | The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is hosting a Truth and Reconciliation walk on Monday, September 30. Everyone is invited to gather as a community at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Winnipeg Street and walk along Cleveland Avenue towards O'Siyam Pavilion to honour, remember, and pay respects to the survivors of Residential Schools and those who never made it home. The event also celebrates the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and the resurgence and reclamation of their ancestral teachings. | | Municipal Hall will be closed Friday, October 4 due to a BC Hydro planned power outage, however staff will be available virtually. For public safety reasons, the site must remain unoccupied during the electrical shutdown, which will take place over the majority of the work day. We remain available to serve you through telephone, email and online services. Call us at 604-815-5217 Find us online at:
squamish.ca/contact-and-feedback
squamish.ca/online-services We apologize for the inconvenience. | | Miyíw̓ts Park Opening: A new District-owned community park at Waterfront Landing (SEAandSKY) is now open to the public. Named after the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim (Squamish) word for riverbank, the park reflects the channel of the Squamish River that once ended where the park is located. Located within SEAandSKY, Miyíw̓ts Park (pronounced mee-yutes) offers greenspace, walking and cycling paths, a children's playground area and scenic lookout points as well as a pump track and future basketball court. The shoreline adjacent to Miyíw̓ts Park provides a rich marine and intertidal habitat that supports many species of birds, fish and other wildlife. One of the primary goals of the park design is to prioritize ecological restoration and protect the natural shoreline. The community is invited to attend the official opening on Monday, October 7 at 11 a.m. Access to the park is located at the western end of Channel Road. Limited parking is available along Channel Road and Coho Rock Way. Once the pedestrian bridge is complete, Miyíw̓ts Park will be accessible from Downtown. The park and neighbourhood is also accessible via the Cooridor Trail and the Highway 99 intersection pedestrian crossing at Clarke Drive. | The District of Squamish is seeking elector approval to finance portions of the following projects through an Alternative Approval Process (AAP): - Whittaker Slough Pump Station
- Xwu'nekw Park Sea Dike
- Loggers East Drainage Diversion Pipe
- Cemetery Expansion
- Mamquam Bridge Resurfacing
Long-term borrowing is a useful tool for municipalities that spreads the cost of large projects over the life of the project and allows today’s taxpayers – as well as future taxpayers – to pay for it. - If you are NOT OPPOSED to these bylaws, you do not need to submit any forms.
- If you are OPPOSED to one or more of these bylaws, please complete the related Elector Response Form and submit it to the District no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.
| We have some exciting Zero Waste events coming up! Here are a few to mark on your calendar: All Circular Economy and Zero Waste Events are free to attend. Have questions or interested in volunteering? Email: zerowaste@squamish.net | SQUAMISH FIRE RESCUE OPEN HOUSE | The annual Squamish Fire Rescue Open House is back on Sunday, October 6, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the new Fire Hall #2 (40439 Tantalus Road) Try on actual firefighting gear, check out the latest emergency vehicles, and learn about fire escape plans and more at this popular all-ages event. Plus, you’ll get to meet some of the people who work together to keep our community safe. Bring the whole family for a free day of fire safety fun. All are welcome to attend! | | COMMUNITY LED PROJECT SURVEY | Sea to Sky Community Services Society (SSCS) has launched an important initiative to gather insights from families, youth, and service providers in the Sea to Sky Region.
The goal of the survey is to better understand the barriers to accessing services for children and youth with diagnosed or undiagnosed disabilities and/or diverse abilities who need support to participate meaningfully in family and community life. | | FLOOD ZONE BYLAW AMENDMENTS | Residents are invited to an in-person open house to learn more about proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw regarding the allowed number of units, lot coverage, and setbacks in flood hazard areas. When: Wednesday, October 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Brackendale Art Gallery Open house events provide an opportunity for interested community members to review the proposed updates to the Zoning Bylaw and have any questions answered by District staff. These amendments are required following recent changes to the Zoning Bylaw as part of the Province’s Bill 44 legislation and the Squamish Housing Action Plan. | | NOTICE OF TRAFFIC AND NOISE IMPACTS | SPIT ROAD TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Squamish River Watershed Society is conducting work along the Squamish Training Berm, also known as Spit Road, until November 15, 2024. Trails south of Fisherman's entrance (at Government Road) are closed to pedestrian traffic.
This work is part of the Central Estuary Restoration Project to install a third large fish-friendly box culvert. For project details, please visit the Squamish River Water Society website. | PARKING LOT WORK SP’AKW’US FEATHER PARK
Oceanfront Squamish Developments has informed the District of investigative drilling scheduled over the next month in the gravel parking area adjacent to Sp’akw’us Feather Park.
Work within the blue squares will be completed during the first week of October, followed by further work in the red rectangles in November. A flagger will be present to direct traffic and highlight appropriate parking areas. | | COMMUNITY LEARNING PROGRAM | Capilano University is hosting a series of community learning programs at Squamish Public Library and online. All these programs are free of cost, and open to everyone in the community. Registration is requested through the link below. | | SEEKING LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS | Applications are being accepted from those interested in volunteering on the Squamish Library Board. Members are expected to attend all meetings of the Board, which are held on the third Wednesday of each month and share in other Board activities and responsibilities. Applications should be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 4. Capilano University is hosting a series of community learning programs at Squamish Public Library and online. All these programs are free of cost, and open to everyone in the community. Registration is requested through the link below. | Retrofit Assist is hosting a Builders’ Breakfast on October 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre. This is a great opportunity for general renovators, contractors, tradespeople, and builders servicing Whistler and Squamish to learn about the Retrofit Assist program. Retrofit Assist provides a full energy retrofit concierge service, guiding homeowners and on their journey to a more energy-efficient home while supporting and building the capacity of local contractors. This event is free, but registration is required. To learn more, visit the link below. | | Stage 1 Outdoor Water Restrictions are back in effect starting October 1!
Under Stage 1, sprinkler watering is allowed two days per week. Thank you to everyone for your efforts to conserve water this summer!
For tips on how to reduce water consumption, visit: squamish.ca/water-conservation Learn more about the bylaw at: squamish.ca/outdoor-water-use-bylaw | | LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS | ANNUAL WATERMAIN UPGRADES
Work will begin within the Downtown area on October 7.
UTILITY INSPECTION
Downtown utility inspections will resume the last week of September. | Swim Instructor 15 yrs+ The Lifesaving Society’s Swim Instructor course prepares candidates to reach and evaluate swim strokes. Candidates are trained and must demonstrate skills, knowledge, and attitudes at a Competency Level 1 to achieve certification. Prerequisites includes being 15 year’s of age (by last day of the course) and having completed Bronze Cross certification. The Spin Crowd Join Heather for a high energy, 60-minute spin class that that will knock your socks off! All levels are welcome, but be prepared to sweat. Drop-ins are available, space permitting. This program runs every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m at Brennan Park Recreational Centre. Holiday Activities on Monday, Sept 30 We have Parent and Child Hockey from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (online registration is recommended). There will also be a Public Skate from 12:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that Holiday hours will affect Brennan Park Recreation Centre, and it will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | The south (Aquatics) entrance at Brennan Park Recreation Centre is now closed to support site preparation and foundational work for the staff administration area’s relocation. Customers can access the ice arena, gymnasium, pool (once it reopens), and the facility using the east (Arena) entrance. Minor parking reconfigurations will also be made to accommodate work trucks and vehicles involved in the site preparation. | |
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