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Mayor Karen Elliott shares an end-of-year message and holiday best wishes with Squamish.
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SLOWING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 OVER THE HOLIDAYS |
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The holidays are traditionally a time for us to gather with family and friends near and far. With COVID-19 cases on the rise again, it’s important to keep our gatherings small in line with the current public health order. Look out for those who may need some extra support and comfort as the holidays can be tough at the best of times. We need to remember to take special care of our mental health and the mental health of those around us. If you or a loved one needs help, please visit the B.C Government backgrounder for resources on mental health support available this holiday season here. |
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SNOW CLEARING EFFORTS IN SQUAMISH |
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Our unique weather patterns of heavy snow followed by rain makes for challenging snow conditions in Squamish. We would like to thank everyone for their patience while our crews work 24/7 to clear the snow and widen the roads (widening out) for catch basins. We understand that this process can be frustrating for residents, especially those who have worked hard to clear their driveways, as driveways may get filled in again. Snow clearing crews do their best to remove windrows (piles of snow left at the bottom of a driveway) but it’s not always possible.
As new snow falls, our snow-clearing crew focuses on keeping priority routes open. Once crews have successfully plowed and sanded/salted these routes, the remaining work on residential routes begins.
How you can help:
- Clear the snow from the sidewalks in front of your properties and salt if possible.
- Shovel snow out of the catch basin in front of your house to prevent flooding.
- Do not park on the street if possible.
- Place garbage and recycling totes on your driveway instead of the road (the arms of the garbage truck extend 12 feet!).
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WARM-UP AT BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE |
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In the event of a power outage, residents are welcome to head over to Brennan Park Recreation Centre to keep warm during the following operational hours:
- Friday, December 24: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Sunday, December 26: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Monday, December 27: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 28: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 29: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
The warming area will be unsupervised with limited services or amenities provided due to COVID-19 considerations. Residents are asked to bring their own entertainment to pass the time such as books, or colouring materials for children. Note that the facility may be operating on generators so residents who utilize the facility would not be permitted to plug-in chargers for mobile devices, tablets, laptops or gaming consoles.
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NEW VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR BRENNAN PARK RECREATION CENTRE |
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The December 22 Public Health Order now requires proof of vaccination (or proof of exemption) for every person entering the Brennan Park Aquatic Centre – including changerooms, pools, hot tub, steam room and viewing area – during swimming lessons, public swims and all other activities. Recreation customer service staff are required to scan B.C. Vaccine Cards for those 12 and older at entry prior to payment. 50% capacity limits also now apply to the hot tub and teach pool.
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Recreation Services Holiday Camps are here! Join us this season for fun and games with friends old and new.
Session dates: December 28, 29, 30
All camps are operating within Provincial Health orders and guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS PERMITS |
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks Permits
Permit applications will open for New Year’s Eve on Monday, December 27. The permit is free and can be applied for online in just a few minutes.
Any person applying for a fireworks permit must be at least 19 years of age. Fireworks will only be permitted for use on private property with the owner’s signed consent.
Permits are only valid between 8 p.m. Friday,
December 31, 2021, and 12:30 a.m. Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Permit applications close on December 31 at 5 p.m. A map of the number of permits in each neighbourhood will be published after applications close.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND EVENTS |
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Book your FireSmart home ignition zone assessment today
The District of Squamish is offering free Firesmart Home Assessments to interested residents of Garibaldi Highlands, Valleycliffe and District residents of Paradise Valley beginning February 2022.
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BC Transit Holiday Service
• December 24: Regular Service
• December 25 - 26: Sunday Service
• December 31: Regular Friday Service: Free Service after 8 p.m.
• January 1: Sunday Service
• January 2: Regular Service
BC Transit service changes begin January 3
As BC Transit and the District of Squamish continually work to match service with demand in order to ensure reliable transportation services are available to their customers, additional trips will be added to Route 1 Brackendale/Downtown and Route 2 Highlands/Downtown on weekends beginning next month.
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Please be advised the area will be dealing with a large backlog of styrofoam collection as well as continued transportation challenges, so delays will still be experienced.
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Need to dispose of your natural Christmas Tree?
🎄 Remove all tinsel and decorations
Cut off all branches.
🎄 Cut the tree trunk to no longer than three feet and no more than three inches in diametre.
🎄 Ensure all pieces easily fit into the tote, allowing the lid to close and lock.
🎄Deliver to the Squamish Landfill as yard waste or put cuts into your organics tote for the week of December 27- 31.
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'Tis the season to renew your dog licence!
All dogs must be registered within 30 days of moving to Squamish and all dogs over eight weeks must be licensed.
Get your dog’s licence before January 31 to qualify for the discounted rate.
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WHAT'S ON AT LETSTALKSQUAMISH.CA |
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Squamish Public Spaces Survey
Which public spaces in Squamish do you love and what makes them great? What areas or things could do with some improvement?
The District of Squamish, in conjunction with OurSquamish Placemaking Society, is inviting your input through a short survey. Launch the survey to help us better understand how people use our public spaces.
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Home Renovation Contractor Readiness Survey
Are you a Squamish builder, contractor, or business involved in renovating existing homes? Help us create a Home Energy Retrofit Strategy by participating in the Home Renovation Contractor Readiness Survey.
Survey results will help us better understand what training or educational support our local industry needs to ensure contractors servicing our region are prepared.
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UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Happy Holidays!
The first Council meeting of 2022 will take place Tuesday, January 4.
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LATEST DISTRICT OF SQUAMISH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Temporary Part-Time
Casual
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LATEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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- Program Administrator Support for Heat Pump Pilot Program - Request for Proposals
- Budget Software - Request for Information
- Main Street and Third Avenue Preliminary Designs - Request for Proposals
- Mechanical and Electrical Design - Request for Proposals
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While the library building is currently closed for renovations until early January, library take-out is still available from Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Loan periods have been extended into the new year. For Library hours and services visit squamishlibrary.ca.
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