July 28, 2023

COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Please note there are no scheduled meetings in August 2023.

Council meetings will resume on September 5.

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CONSTRUCTION IS SET TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK ON RELOCATED PICKLEBALL COURTS AND UPGRADED TENNIS COURTS

Six new pickleball courts will be built and the two northern tennis courts will be dismantled and rebuilt as part of the project. The northern tennis courts will be closed during construction, however the two southern tennis courts will remain open throughout and are slated for an upgrade in 2024. The project is estimated to be complete by end of August for end-of-summer play.

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RETROFIT ASSIST PROGRAM EXPANDS TO ENCOMPASS FULL HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES

The Retrofit Assist program has recently expanded to encompass a full suite of home energy efficiency measures to help homeowners improve comfort, become more energy efficient and reduce emissions. Participants in the program have the opportunity to work with a team of experts that provide a free concierge service to guide them along the journey with expert input from professional energy advisors and contractors specializing in air sealing, insulation, windows and doors, heat pump installation, and more.

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LIVING WITH WILDLIFE TIP OF THE WEEK

Squamish, when do you call the RAPP line to report bear activity?

The Conservation Officer Service encourages residents to contact the RAPP line:

  • For any unusual bear sightings in areas where a dangerous human-bear interaction is possible or has occurred – this may also include non-urban areas where human movement is frequent, such as the Estuary; or
  • When a bear is at risk of becoming human-habituated and has been getting food rewards from unmanaged attractants.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS

2024 Permissive Tax Exemption applications

The District of Squamish is now accepting applications for Permissive Tax Exemptions. If your organization can demonstrate eligibility, you are welcome to apply for an exemption. The application and policy are now available online. The deadline to apply is August 25 for exemptions beginning for the 2024 taxation year. For more information, please contact the Finance Department at 604.892.5217.

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Squamish ArtWalk Studio Tours

The District is offering a FREE shuttle this weekend for locals to effortlessly enjoy the Squamish Arts Studio Tours on Saturday, July 29 from 12 to 2 p.m. 

Artists will be on-site engaging with visitors to showcase their art processes. There will also be three Art Hubs to enjoy live music, performances, and interactive art projects.

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Events and Impacts Notices:

  • Cleveland Avenue will be closed to traffic between Pemberton Avenue and Main Street on Saturday, July 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for the Open Street Day event. Emergency access has been addressed through a Traffic Management Plan.

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Queens Way sanitary line relocation

Work is set to begin on Wednesday, August 2 to relocate a sanitary line situated at the corner of Queens Way and Aspen Road. The public is requested to take extra caution in the area due to the existing work at the Queens Way Lift Station, and to please obey all traffic control personnel and signage.  

Impacts: expect traffic pattern changes as well as minor delays.

Timeline: through mid-September 2023. 
 

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.

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NEW SUMMER SESSIONS! Adult Swim Lessons

Mondays and Wednesdays

Learn to swim or improve current skills! Once you are comfortable in the water, participants will learn breathing efficiency while practising front and back swims. For those who need extra help, we're there for you! Learn floats and glides or master any stroke you choose.

 

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New! Bus trips for ALL AGES

August 23, 9:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hop aboard to experience PNE at your leisure! Enjoy the SuperDogs, PNE rides, the Immersive Monet Art Exhibition, cooking demonstrations and tastings, live performances, Farm Country and Kidz Discovery Farm, Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit, Knights of Valour, and more! All children under 19yrs of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Bus Trips 55+

August 9, 1 - 6:30 p.m.
Next stop: Harmony Arts Festival!

Hop aboard the next 55+ Bus Trip for an effortless way to experience the Harmony Arts Festival! Itinerary includes creating cyanotypes on fabric at the Ferry Building Gallery, Art Market/collaboration with Bespoke Market, and a live musical performance at the West Stage by Bob Richard.

Please register your spot before August 6!

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BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE OPERATIONAL NOTICES

  • WAITLIST NOTIFICATIONS: Summer Camps are popular and often fill up quickly. If you are on the waitlist and are offered a space in a program, you will be contacted by automated email. Customers have a maximum of 48 hours to accept or decline before it is automatically declined and offered to the next waitlisted person.

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