INTERSECTION UPGRADE MOVING AHEAD AT GARIBALDI WAY AND TANTALUS ROAD |
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The District of Squamish is continuing work on a long-planned project to improve the intersection of Garibaldi Way and Tantalus Road. The improvements will help to address safety and traffic flow for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles in this high-traffic area.
Construction is expected to take place in phases with the detailed design work taking place this spring and initial work beginning between the summer and fall of 2022. The intersection work is independent of the Garibaldi Estates Neighbourhood planning process, currently underway.
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DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO RECEIVE $10M UPGRADE FOR GROWING COMMUNITY |
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Construction upgrades to the primary and secondary-treatment processing system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will begin later this month to help meet the demands of a growing community as well as maintain compliance with Federal and Provincial wastewater treatment regulations. The upgrades to the plant will ultimately increase treatment capacity, provide system redundancy, increase seismic and flood resiliency, improve plant performance and effluent quality, while decreasing biosolids production and associated energy usage, carbon emissions and handling costs. $10M was allocated to the WWTP upgrades in the 2022 Financial Plan, with funding for the project to be obtained from Development Cost Charges (DCCs) as well as from Reserves. |
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OUTDOOR WATER USE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT MAY 1 |
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CALLING ALL RECYCLING AND CLIMATE CHAMPIONS! |
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Happy Earth Day!
We encourage all residents to always take care of the planet through simple and beneficial gestures for the environment - together, we can achieve a brighter future!
Take a look at our Community Climate Action Plan website to learn more about climate change, and what you can do to help build a low-carbon future in Squamish.
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The Repair Café is back!
Squamish CAN and the District of Squamish will be hosting a Repair Cafe for the first time since 2019!
Bring your broken item to the Repair Café where our skilled volunteers will help you with the repair - for free!
Where: Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
When: Saturday, April 23, 9 - 1 p.m.
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There's still time to participate in Pitch-In week! Ends April 23!
Pitch-In Week is a great opportunity for residents, students, or community groups to get together and clean up our community. Sign up individually, with your friends, household or family.
Registration is open now!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS AND NOTICES |
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Wildfire Preparedness Workshop for Squamish and Paradise Valley Farms, Ranches, and Rural Properties
Farmers, ranchers, and rural property owners are invited to attend this workshop, which will highlight potential wildfire risks to agricultural operations and the measures producers can take to prepare for and mitigate those risks. The session will also cover key content in the Farm/Ranch wildfire guide and workbook. Please email firesmart@squamish.ca to register by Thursday, May 5.
When: May 11 - 7 - 9 p.m.
Where: Cheakamus Centre in Melody Hall, 2170 Paradise Valley Road.
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Fallen workers honoured in Squamish Day of Mourning ceremony 2022
Please join us along with the District Labour Committee for the B.C. Day of Mourning ceremony, an annual commemoration of fallen workers in our community, province and country. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at the U Siyam Pavilion Park Workers’ Monument in Downtown Squamish.
Day of Mourning is a national event organized by labour groups, unions and municipalities across the country who come together to remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational disease.
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Filming and Noise Exemptions
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A Noise Exemption has been granted for the One Love event located at Mamquam River Campground (Centennial Way) on Saturday, April 23 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, April 24.
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A Work Permit has been approved for filming on Paradise Valley Road from April 24 – 26. Local business owners and residents have been notified. Minor delays for through traffic are expected during filming. Location parking for film crew has been granted at Darryl Bay from April 24 -26.
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Park Use Program survey deadline extended until May 3
We need community input to help us create a program that will make it easier for businesses and non-profit organizations to book and use park space in Squamish. If you are a park user, a resident who lives near a park, a business or non-profit who wants to book park space in Squamish or a business owner located near a park – we want to hear from you!
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INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND IMPACTS |
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Loggers Lane/Corridor trail lighting project
New road and trail lighting will be installed on Loggers Lane and the Corridor Trail between Finch Drive and the Adventure Centre.
Time frame: Intermittent construction between April and May.
Please expect minor road and trail delays.
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Corridor Trail (south of Mamquam Road)
New trail lighting will be installed on the Corridor Trail from Mamquam Road
south to Highway 99 Mamquam Bridge.
Time frame: Intermittent construction between April and May.
Please expect some trail delays.
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Annual Paving Program
The District’s paving program will get underway next week and work will continue through the fall. Be cautious near the work zones and follow traffic control instructions.
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Latest additions to the Development Showcase:
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, April 26 at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m.
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Did you know? All Council Meeting videos are available with closed captioning. Closed captioning is available through Chrome browsers as a built-in feature that allows users to turn on Live Caption for media within the Chrome environment. Live Caption is only available in English and only in Chrome.
To turn on Live Caption:
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As of April 8, proof of vaccination is no longer a requirement by order of the public health order. Masks in public indoor settings are a personal choice. Please respect the individual decisions of others. |
Mondays 4 - 6:15 p.m.
Riders will develop their mountain biking skills in a fun and safe environment while being supported by their coaches and peers. We will explore a variety of trails that are appropriate for the groups' overall riding ability.
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Yin/Yang yoga is a practice that balances the slow-paced Yin yoga (lengthening the connective tissue) with the Yang yoga (Hatha) a more active practice working on the (Yang) muscles and blood flow, building strength, stamina and flexibility.
Saturdays, 9 - 10 a.m. or 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Come play, explore and move your body in our indoor playground. Children will enjoy being physically active and making new friends in a safe, social environment filled with slides, soft blocks, balls, tunnels, and more! This unstructured program requires active parent participation. Reduced rates available for the second and additional child in the same family.
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Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
On April 23, join us behind the library to meet the mural artists who will be collaboratively painting a mural on the back of the library during Victoria Day weekend. In preparation for the painting, come share your ideas and meet the artists. The event will be held in the Library parking lot behind the library building.
Join us for half an hour as we read books, sing songs, dance, and much more. Sessions are available for both families of all ages and special times just for babies, where you can meet other new parents/ caregivers, have fun and help your baby develop a love of books and reading!
Thursday, May 26, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
In May, we will be discussing T he Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Everyone is welcome to join. The library has copies of the book on a first-come-first-served basis.
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