September 1, 2023

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, September 5 at 9 a.m.

Regular Meeting of the Council

Tuesday, September 5 at 6 p.m.

Public Hearing

2023 Zoning Bylaw Update - Phase 1

Tuesday, September 12 at 6 p.m.

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DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH HOLIDAY HOURS

Planning to visit Brennan Park Recreation Centre this holiday weekend? Check out the holiday hours at the link below.

Please note that Municipal Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4.

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DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW FIRE CHIEF

The District of Squamish is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Foote to the position of Fire Chief for Squamish Fire Rescue. Chief Foote took command of the fire service on August 17, 2023.

Aaron has been serving the community for 32 years, originally joining Squamish Fire Rescue as a volunteer firefighter in 1990 before moving to a career position in 2012. He has been in the role of Deputy Fire Chief since 2016. During his career, Aaron has been responsible for numerous positive contributions to Squamish Fire Rescue including playing a lead role in the design and delivery of Squamish’s two new fire halls, as well as modernization efforts including improving the fleet and communications systems for the department. Aaron was awarded the Governor General Fire Services Exemplary Service medal in 2021 for his 30 years of dedicated service to the Squamish Fire Rescue team.

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DISTRICT TO LAUNCH ACCESSIBILITY PLAN AT NEW ACCESSIBILITY-FOCUSED COMMUNITY EVENT

The District of Squamish is launching a new Accessibility Plan to identify and work towards removing accessibility barriers related to District infrastructure, programs services and information. All residents are invited to attend the launch during the inaugural Squamish Walk ‘n’ Roll event and community celebration of people with disabilities, Sunday, September 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stan Clarke Park.

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COHO PARK REMAINS CLOSED

The Conservation Officer Service (COS) has advised Coho Park will remain closed to the public following aggressive bear behaviour.

Please continue to give these bears space and stay clear of the area for your safety. This includes all the trail entrances and area north toward the old Garibaldi Springs golf course.

The COS urges the community to report all wildlife concerns and conflicts to the 24/7 RAPP line at 1.877.952.7277

WASTE TIP OF THE WEEK

Squamish is seeing lots of wildlife activity and with that, lots of broken garbage and organics totes. What can you do to avoid getting your totes damaged by wildlife?

  • Store totes in a garage or shed.
  • Place totes curbside between 5 a.m. & 7 p.m. only on collections day and never the night before.
  • Rinse out all recycling.
  • Freeze compost to dispose of on collection day.
  • Always keep your totes locked outside of collection day.

 

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

Squamish Fire Rescue recruitment season on now

Squamish Fire Rescue has been training locally-minded people in their goal of serving Squamish as firefighters for over 100 years. Our professional training and on-the-job experience is a unique opportunity to learn and develop skills as team members, leaders, and highly-skilled firefighters.

During our annual recruitment drive, we look for positive, energetic and community-minded citizens to join our team of paid on-call firefighters. If you are a permanent Squamish resident, and interested in joining a skilled and dedicated team, we would like to hear from you.

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School is back in session September 5

The District of Squamish urges all drivers to slow down and take their time on the road as Squamish youth head back to school next week. School zone speed limits are 30 kilometres between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on any school day.

Follow the link below to view our Active and  Safe Routes to School information and maps for your family.

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Apply for the Squamish Youth Council

Calling all Squamish youth aged 12-24! Applications are now open for people 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.

Know someone who might be interested? Send them the link below!

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Community invited to voice airport noise concerns

The District of Squamish is developing a long-term Strategic Plan for the Squamish Municipal Airport – Don Patrick Field. The multi-phase process started in 2022. As part of this work, the District has created a Noise Concern submission form to enable residents to submit noise concerns to the District. This form will help identify areas impacted by noise as well as the frequency/time of day.

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Events and Impacts Notices:

  • A Work Permit has been issued for filming to take place in Downtown Squamish and Northyards from September 5 to 8. Noise Exemptions have also been granted for evening film work during this time. The production company will be using Loggers Sports Grounds as a base of operations. Please expect higher traffic in the area.

LATEST NEWS FROM THE BUILDERS' CORNER

The Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC and the District of Squamish invite all contractors working in the Sea to Sky to the upcoming Reaching Future Performance Targets Using Fundamental Enclosure Concepts workshop on September 14.

This workshop is designed for both new and seasoned Part 9 residential builders to gain hands-on experience and fundamental knowledge to successfully implement high-performance building enclosure designs demanded by current and future code requirements. Bring your whole team and take advantage of the group discount rate!

  • When: Thursday, September 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Brennan Park Recreation Centre, Squamish.

 

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INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

New and featured among the many District infrastructure improvements about town:

 

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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

Requests for a public meeting must be made within the first 21 calendar days of a project’s launch in the Development Review. If a combination of 10 separate website-based, emailed or written requests are received by the District, then the applicant will be required to hold a Public Information Meeting regarding their proposed development.

View the Development Review

Come visit Brennan Park on Labour Day!

September 4

Public Swim and Lane Swim:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Parent and Child Hockey:
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Online Pre-registration recommended Public Skate:
12 – 3 p.m.

 

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Westwinds Open House

September 11
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us for some refreshments and speak to our team about the new Activity Café and our program offerings including therapeutic fitness, partnership programs with VCH, active living fitness, aquafit shuttle, Seniors Information Resource Centre, watercolour painting, flower arranging workshops and more!

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Activity Café

Beginning September 18
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Squamish Active Seniors Society Activity Café is a drop-in space for the 55+ community to choose from an assortment of games as set out that may include ping pong, carpet bowling, floor curling, cards, board games, chess, etc. Have a coffee and enjoy discussions and socializing with like-minded folks. 

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BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE OPERATIONAL NOTICES

  • The Brennan Park Recreation Centre’s aquatic centre will be closed for its annual maintenance and cleaning from September 6 to October 6. The scheduled reopening is October 7. 
  • The ice arena will reopen from its summer break with regular sta­ffed public skates starting September 4.

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