APRIL'S DROP-IN CHAT WITH THE MAYOR | This month, Mayor Armand Hurford will be welcoming a special guest Ian Picketts, our Manager for Sustainability & Climate Change for a community conversation about the Squamish Community Climate Action Plan. Drop by Municipal Hall on Second Avenue between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. on April 17. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there. Read more | | DISTRICT AIMS TO LOWER RECYCLING CONTAMINATION IN SQUAMISH | The District of Squamish is taking measures to reduce community recycling contamination through education, tote audits, recycling infrastructure and events. Recycling contamination occurs when material that is not accepted for curbside recycling is placed in the curbside recycling tote. “Effective recycling programs require appropriate tools, knowledge and effort. Our goal is to build an understanding of how and why the community currently recycles, and what barriers might exist in order to guide investments going forward.” —District of Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford. Read more | | WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH | | | Community Involvement in Recycling The District of Squamish has been working on supporting residents with recycling efforts through educational campaigns, ongoing recycling tote audits, providing feedback to residents, and advancing the existing recycling infrastructure. Still, recycling contamination is an ongoing issue. Help us understand how we can help you by informing us about your recycling habits, motivations, and challenges. Let us know what constraints and barriers you experience when recycling in Squamish and how we can better support you. 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 | | | COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS | Adopting the Zero Carbon Step Code for New Homes in Squamish The Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) is a provincial building standard that is part of the BC Building Code. It is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in new Part 3 and Part 9 homes. Squamish is planning to adopt the ZCSC shortly, which will replace the current Low Carbon Density Incentive. Please join us to get more information, discuss these changes and offer your feedback. Contractors and tradespeople are particularly welcome! When: Wednesday, April 17, 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Brennan Park Recreation Centre – Tantalus Room. | 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. Learn more | | Pitch-in Week returns April 22-28 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, or with your friends, household or family! Learn more | Bird nesting season In B.C., birds and their nests are protected under the provincial Wildlife Act and the federal Migratory Birds Convention Act which make it an offence to harm, disturb or destruct nests, eggs or young. In Squamish, the bird nesting period is from late March to late August. All vegetation disturbance should occur outside of this period. If vegetation removal must occur during this period, it should be ensured that no nests are present. Learn more | | Update on the 2024 Re-Use-It Fair Due to Brennan Park Recreation Centre facility upgrades currently underway, the annual Re-Use-It Fair originally planned for 2024, will not take place this year. The District of Squamish will host several events and initiatives to facilitate reuse and support community zero waste efforts. A community-wide garage sale will be encouraged to be held on a date in June to provide an opportunity for residents to keep usable items out of the landfill, and take home some treasures. Start setting aside your gently used appliances, toys, books, clothing, sporting goods, furniture, and other household items, and stay tuned for details! | | Filming and Event Impact Notices: - A work permit has been issued for filming at Brennan Park Recreation Centre from Monday, April 15 to Friday, April 19. Impacts will limited to use of the fields and their adjoining parking lots only. Please obey all signage and personnel during this time. User groups have been notified of field closures.
- A work permit has been issued for filming located at the gravel parking lot of the Squamish Adventure Centre on Wednesday, April 17. Please respect filming areas and obey all signage and personnel during this time.
| | 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.
View projects and initiatives | Coming up this month! - Summer Program Guide is now online. Registration opens April 17 at 8 a.m.
- 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.
After School Rides | 7-12yrs Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays, starting April 30 Develop your mountain bike skills on the trails you love, and some you haven't tried before! NEW Green and Blue level trails for ages 7 to 10 years. Join a dance class! 19+ Tuesdays, 5:40-6:40 p.m. Time to move those hips. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, we have a class for everyone! No partners required. These classes take place at The 55 Activity Centre. Seniors' Corner Flower Bouquet Workshop, May 8, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. This workshop takes place at Westwinds. Professional florist, Bernadette will lead students in creating their own fresh seasonal flower bouquet to take home. Students must supply their own vase. Registration closes one week prior to workshop to allow for the right numbers of fresh flowers to be pre-ordered. No drop-ins. | 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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