Mayor Karen Elliott is here with your look ahead at what’s coming up at Council on Tuesday, April 5.
Limited public attendance is available in Council Chambers though watching and participating online is still highly encouraged.
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JOIN US FOR PITCH-IN WEEK THIS APRIL 17 - 23 |
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It's time for a spring cleaning!
Pitch-In Week returns April 17-23! Join us once again and take part in Canada's largest environmental improvement campaign!
Sign-up individually or organize a group from your work or neighbourhood to do a clean-up.
We welcome everybody to come out and meet your neighbours, and volunteer together to help clean up our community. Learn more below to register.
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PARK USE SURVEY CLOSES APRIL 5 |
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Would you like to see businesses and non-profits offer pop-ups, classes, and programming in Squamish parks? The District of Squamish wants to hear from you to help create a new park use program that will make it easier for organizations to book and use park space in Squamish.
Take the survey before April 5.
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POP-UP RECYCLING DEPOT IN THE PARK |
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Calling all recycling champions! Bring your soft plastics/overwrap, flexible packaging and glass to Stan Clarke Park where our team of solid waste experts will sort, separate and divert away from our waste stream.
Please note this event is intended for residential material only. Additional recycling materials such as containers and cardboard, will not be accepted.
Where: Stan Clarke Park.
When: Tuesday, April 12, 5 - 7 p.m.
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ZERO WASTE TIPS OF THE WEEK |
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Have you considered what takes up the most space in your waste? Is it food packaging, toys, or clothing? Next time you are putting out your garbage, think about if there are ways to reduce that material.
Here are a few tips to help get you started:
- Choose reusable produce bags instead of plastic;
- Waste less food. Shop smarter, sharpen food-storage skills and create an “eat me first bin” for your fridge;
- Use reusable wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets;
- Pack litter-less lunches; and
- Compost.
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INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND IMPACTS |
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Mamquam Road sewer upgrades phase 1
Upgrades will continue next week on Mamquam Road between Government Road and Highway 99.
Time frame: April 4 to 22.
Please expect parking disruptions (some parking will always be available), minor traffic disruptions, and construction noise.
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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 4 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 4 and May.
Please expect some trail delays.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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New dates added! FireSmart™ Home Ignition Assessments
District of Squamish Paradise Valley Residents now have more opportunities to get their free FireSmart™ Home Ignition Zone Assessment with new dates now available until April 13. There are still opportunities for residents of Garibaldi Highlands and Valleycliffe to book their assessments.
These neighbourhoods have been identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) as having an increased risk of wildfire - Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive in-person recommendations from a local FireSmart™ Representative on how to help reduce your home/property wildfire risk.
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Notice of Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permits
The District of Squamish is considering Temporary Use Permits to allow for short-term rental use in secondary suites or coach houses at the following addresses:
• 1008 Windsor Place
• 1004 Tobermory Way
Copies of the proposed Temporary Use Permits are available for review at Municipal Hall, 37955 Second Avenue. Copies can be emailed out by requests sent to planning@squamish.ca. All public input will be considered by the District in the review of the Temporary Use Permit applications. Written and email submissions can be addressed to the Director of Community Planning and will be received up until 4 p.m. on April 12.
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Repair Café volunteers needed
The Repair Café returns to Brennan Park Recreation Centre on Saturday, April 23! Volunteers are needed in order to make this event a success. If you can sew, tune, make or fix and would like to lend a hand at this community event, please let us know by emailing Sustainability Outreach Coordinator Jeff Wint and tell us how you can help! |
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Notice of grant of assistance – storage containers
Pursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Squamish hereby gives notice of its intention to grant assistance to Squamish Men’s Shed by allowing the use of land at 1010 Centennial Way for three years for one dollar per annum for the purposes of storing equipment for community recreation events and initiatives.
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Latest additions to the Development Showcase:
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Tuesday, April 5 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 5 at 6 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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Introducing a new way to showcase our programs and activities - everything you need to know about program highlights, online registration, account creation and more in one very convenient online guide.
4 – 6:15 p.m.
Get pumped because mountain biking season has finally arrived. Squamish Recreation Services Co-Ed and Girls After School Rides begin April 4. Build confidence and skill in the safety of our local trail network. Registration is on now.
Tuesdays, April 5, 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
This kid's dance program is a fun and creative way to keep your child active. We will work on basic dance techniques while building muscle strength, coordination skills, increasing flexibility, and improving balance. Children will learn about correct posture and body awareness while grooving to different dance styles and music. At the end of each 5-week session, we will have a final dance performance in-house. This class is for all levels and no previous dance experience is required.
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The library has extended its opening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7 p.m.! For more information and library hours, visit squamishlibrary.ca. |
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!
Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The library is now accepting donations of books in good condition. Proceeds of the sale support the Squamish Library (cash only).
Tuesday, April 12, 6 p.m. (online)
Use your ideas, thoughts, dreams, and wishes to create a vision board. Led by Expressive Arts Practitioner Jill Dawson Nowack. Materials provided.
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