February 2, 2024

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.

The 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”. This theme celebrates the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada, while aspiring to embrace new opportunities for the future.

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COMING UP AT COUNCIL

Special Business Meeting

Tuesday, February 6 at 2:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Council

Tuesday, February 6 at 6 p.m.

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WHAT'S ON AT LET'S TALK SQUAMISH

The District of Squamish is developing a Splash Park and Playground at Brennan Park Recreation Centre!

The District’s project team is beginning the design process, and the location is being determined. The location will be in proximity to the recreation centre building and playing fields. The Splash Park and Playground may be located side-by-side.

Share your thoughts and ideas by taking our survey on Let's Talk Squamish!

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THANK YOU SQUAMISH

Thank you, Squamish for all your patience, understanding and support during this week’s weather event—and a big thank you to our District Public Works crews for their round-the-clock efforts in mitigating the flooding!

This week's weather event was an important reminder to sign up for SquamishAlert, if you haven’t already done so, and to be prepared with a home emergency kit if you haven’t already got one.

Learn how to prepare and recover from an emergency event

STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE UPGRADES!

Thank you to everyone who made it to last night's Upgrades Information Night at Brennan Park Recreation Centre!

The information boards from the event will be available online next week on our website.

 

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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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ZERO WASTE TIP OF THE WEEK

Books are not accepted in the curbside recycling collection program. Putting unaccepted items in your recycling tote creates several issues. It’s costly to transport, sort, and dispose of materials incorrectly placed in recycling.

Donate your used books at:

  • Book donation bin at Squamish Landfill
    100 Landfill Road, from Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Squamish Community Bookstore
    38029 Cleveland Avenue, from Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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LATEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
  • University Reservoirs 2 and 3 - Construction is ongoing, with the two glass-fused steel reservoir tanks now beginning to rise on-site. These tanks have diameters of approximately 17 metres and a height of 10 meters each.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plan Expansion and Improvements – Construction is underway through summer 2025 on a new secondary clarifier and concentric bioreactor.
  • Queens Way Lift Station Manhole – Construction continues to replace the inlet manhole and reline the wet-well. Please follow traffic control measures.
  • Water Meter Installations – Water meters are being installed at Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and multi-family residential properties in Squamish. This work will take place through February at approximately 50 properties. Affected properties will be notified directly and installation times can be booked at the property owner’s convenience.

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Fam Jam DJ Dance Party

February 3, 1-2:30 p.m.

Connect with your family and community while you experience the joy of music and movement. With a curated playlist of upbeat tunes and interactive dance games, this program is a lively celebration that caters to all ages. Join the fun, show off your best dance moves, and create lasting memories with the ones you love! Drop in to register on the day of if space permits.

Pre-natal Yoga

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Suitable for all trimesters, these classes will teach you valuable tools to strengthen and prepare your body for birth. Explore gentle movement, meditation, visualizations, mantra, pelvic floor work and deep relaxation techniques while connecting with other new mamas in a nurturing and supportive space. All levels welcome. No previous yoga experience required.

Pickleball Adult Drop-in

Registration update!

In an effort to support a fair registration process, we’ve made the decision to reduce the advanced registration window to 72 hours before the start of each program. We hope that by doing so, players will be more inclined to register only for dates they can attend.

 View schedules and book your spot!

Recreation and Culture Notices:

  • Westwinds: Please note there are no cashier services at Westwinds for recreational programs. All participants must pre-register and pay either online, at The 55 Activity Centre, or at Brennan Park Recreation Centre before attending any program taking place at Westwinds.

  • Monthly and multi-visit passes are now available for online purchase! Choose 10 or 20 visit passes or monthly passes for admission to swimming and skating. Valid for up to two years from purchase date. Must be an active Squamish Recreation and Culture account holder to purchase. Family passes not included.

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