Did you miss Tuesday's Special Business Meeting? At Tuesday’s Special Business Meeting, Council considered a budget amendment for 2023. This amendment is being recommended so the District can adapt to impacts as a result of cost escalations, project scope changes, supplier availability and emergency expenditure requirements that occurred in the first quarter of 2023. The amendment accounts for changes to projects inflight in 2023 only; further project changes to future years' projects will be incorporated into the 2024-2028 financial planning cycle. The recommended budget amendment does not impact the 2023 tax revenue requirement. View the Report to Council and the YouTube video of the presentation and subsequent discussion. | | HELP CREATE A BARRIER-FREE SQUAMISH | Join us at the Squamish Farmers' Market this Saturday, April 22! The District of Squamish is creating an Accessibility Plan and we want your help identifying and reducing accessibility barriers related to municipal infrastructure, programs, and services. Look for our tent at the market this weekend to let us know about any barriers you, or someone under your care, face. Learn more | SQUAMISH FIREHALL SIGN INSTALLATION | We’re pleased to share that the new Alex Munro signage has been installed at Fire Hall No. 1 located at 37890 Clarke Drive, commemorating Squamish’s first Fire Chief and the many contributions he provided to our community. This is the final step in completing the new post-disaster building which is now operating as the new Squamish Fire Rescue headquarters, housing the fire and emergency program administration and the Emergency Operations Centre to Valleycliffe. Learn more | | HOWE SOUND SECONDARY NAMED WINNER OF SQUAMISH YOUTH COUNCIL'S BEAR'S DEN | The Squamish Youth Council (SYC) held their first annual Bear’s Den on Thursday, where community organizations pitched their youth-driven ideas to the Youth Council in front of a live audience. The winning organization received $10,000 in funding while all finalists received $1,000 in micro-funding to put towards a new event, program or initiative that will positively impact Squamish youth as determined by the SYC. Congratulations to the winner Howe Sound Secondary (Courtyard Connections Revitalization) and finalists OurSquamish (Youth Placemaking), Evan’s Lake Forest Education Centre (Outdoor Education for Everyone), SORCA (Squamish Nation Youth Mountain Bike Program), and Squamish Youth Services (Squamish Youth Artisan Maker Series and Market). | | WEEKLY ORGANICS COLLECTION RESUMES NEXT WEEK | In 2022, 2.5 million plastic takeout cups ended up in the Squamish landfill. Many cafés and eateries in town offer discounts if you bring your own mug and will happily take clean containers to put your order in – just ask! Compostable and biodegradable cups and containers cannot go into your residential organics bin. While most can go into the recycling bin, using your own containers saves a significant amount of waste. Learn more | | COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS | Pitch-in Week ends April 23 There's still time for some spring cleaning! This week, the District of Squamish has taken part in Pitch-In Week, Canada's largest environmental improvement campaign. Pitch-In Week is open for registration until Sunday, April 23 and 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 | Ice User Requests now on Ice User Requests for August 21, 2023, to May 31, 2024, are now being accepted with applications closing Tuesday, May 15. The annual Ice Allocation Meeting will be held at Brennan Park Recreation Centre in the Black Tusk Room on Wednesday, June 14 at 5:30 p.m. Follow the link below to learn more and to find the application form. Learn more | | The next Builders' Breakfast is April 27 in Whistler! Contractors located within the Sea to Sky, please join District of Squamish Senior Energy Specialist Karine Le Du and Community Energy Association Climate Solutions Specialist Lisa Mak to gain a better understanding of the federal, provincial, and municipal home retrofit rebate programs. Learn about contractor requirements for the various programs, including product selection requirements and specific contractor qualification requirements. By understanding the differences between the federal and provincial programs, how they can be stacked, and the role that informed contractors play, you will be better positioned to support your customers in the Sea to Sky on their home retrofit journeys. Please note this is a repeat presentation from our breakfast event in Squamish on March 8. Register now | The Repair Café is BACK May 6 and we need volunteers! Repair Cafés are free meeting places for repairing things (together). At the Repair Café you will find the expertise, tools and materials required to help you make many of the repairs you need. Volunteer fixers will be on hand to help and guide the repairs. You can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee or even lend a hand with someone else’s repair job. Our volunteer fixers are the backbone of the program. Without them, the Repair Café would not be possible. If you sew, mend or fix small appliances, repair jewelry, small furniture, or toys and want to help out your community - we would love to hear from you! Please contact Laura at zerowaste@squamish.ca to lend a hand. Learn more | | INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS | There are no new additions this week for 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 | Gentle Tai Chi Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Squamish Recreation and Culture is excited to offer Gentle Tai Chi! Led by Kriszti Richterne, this Tai Chi-inspired fitness program consists of soft, flowing movements designed to enhance balance, coordination and concentration. Each session begins with a warm-up and deep breathing practice incorporating “easy to memorize” movements. Book now | Sensory Skate Thursday April 27, 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. Come practice fundamental skating skills in a relaxed environment. Skate aids and strollers with clean wheels are welcome. No music playing and soft lighting in the rink. Fun toys are available to encourage exploration on the ice. Adults MUST be with their children on the ice. Book now | Pro-D Bike Camp|All Riders 7-10yrs Friday, May 5, 10 - 11 a.m. Come ride with us on your day off! This one-day camp will be filled with trail exploration, skills development and of course, fun! Book now | | BC YOUTH WEEK IS MAY 1 - 7! May 4 - 5: Youth Emergency First Aid Course, 4 - 8 p.m. May 5: Glow in the Dark Skate, 7 - 9:15 p.m. May 6: Youth Swim, 7 - 9 p.m. | | Introduction to Gardening in Squamish with Squamish CAN (Series) May 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join Squamish CAN for their 5-part “Gardening in Squamish” Series! Whether you’ve been growing food in your backyard for years or looking to sow your first seed, all are welcome. Come learn about gardening in Squamish from some amazing speakers. All events are free and will be held at the Squamish Library. No registration required. Learn more | Lions, Bears, & Wolves, oh my! Wildlife Talk with Michael Allen May 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join Michael Allen to learn about Squamish River watershed wildlife. Allen has been busy in the field camera-monitoring bears, mountain lions, and wolves and will share his videos and updates on these animals and more! Learn more | | | | | |
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