Effective Saturday, June 27, 2015 at noon, all open campfires in backyards, provincial park and private campgrounds, and on Crown or private land within the District of Squamish are prohibited. The escalating hot and dry conditions have raised the fire hazard prompting the open fire ban to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.

 

Fireworks are also prohibited during this ban, and the District has cancelled Canada Day fireworks on July 1 due to the high risk.

 

The issuance of current backyard campfire permits is suspended until further notice. More info 
Property tax: due Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Property owners are responsible for payment of taxes whether or not a notice is received. If you have not received a notice, please contact Financial Services at 604.815.5035.

 

Payments must be received before the July 2, 2015 deadline. Next week, Municipal Hall is open:

  • Monday, June 29 - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 30 - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 1 - Closed
  • Thursday, July 2 - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Home Owner Grant can be claimed without making a payment on your taxes. Grants not claimed by July 2, 2015 are considered to be outstanding taxes so after receiving your notice, head over to our website and claim your grant online.

 

New this year: Utilities fees are included on the same notice and are due upon receipt, however, interest will not be charged on utilities fees paid by December 31, 2015.

For full details, please visit us online. 
Stay up-to-date with Council
Upcoming Meetings

Special Business Meeting  

Tuesday, June 30 at 10 a.m.

Meeting opens to public at 1 p.m. 

 

Smoke Bluff Park Committee Meeting  

Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m.

 

Watch Council Meetings
All meetings are streamed live on our website and archived for later viewing (except during closed, in-camera portions).

All Council and Committee meetings are open to the public to attend except during closed, in-camera portions.

Information about attending or appearing before Council is available in the Council Meetings and Decisions section of our website.

Regular Business meetings air on ShawTV
at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 

Curbside Collection tip of the week 

On collection day, please place your totes curbside with at least 1 metre clearance behind and to the side of each tote. Totes placed too close together make it difficult for the automated truck to get the arm in place to pick up the tote. Thank you!

Upcoming events affecting traffic:


Canada Day - July 1 

Closed: Cleveland Avenue from Winnipeg Street to Main Street  10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Closed: Cleveland Avenue from Victoria Street to Main Street 8 a.m. to midnight. 

 

BC Bike Race - July 4
Intermittent traffic delays in Valleycliffe, on Loggers Lane and Finch Drive, and in Garibaldi Estates and Garibaldi Highlands. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Squamish Motorcycle Festival - July 4
Road closures on Cleveland Avenue (between Victoria and Main Streets) and Main Street (between Cleveland Avenue and Loggers Lane). 8 a.m. to midnight

 

Questions? Film and Events Manager: 604.815.5043
Beginning July 6:
Stage 2 Water Restrictions will be in place

 Thank you for your support and cooperation! We will further advise if there is any need to move to an increased water restriction.

 



Quest University Writer's Conference

June 21 -28 

The community is warmly invited by Quest University Canada to hear world-class writing in an intimate and beautiful setting as part of the Quest U Writer's Conference. Readings will take place 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Quest University Library, followed by a reception and signing opportunity on the cafe patio (books will be available for sale). The closing reading on June 27 will be in the Dining Commons.

 

Click to view the participating writers and all the details. 
 
This month at the Foyer Gallery
Walls: Sheila Page, "A Closer Look", large seaside acrylic paintings.
Cases: Kay Austen, "Post for Florals", clay works.

Like the Foyer Gallery on Facebook.
Seeking applications for Official Community
Plan Staff Advisory Steering Committee
Applications are being accepted from those interested in serving as a volunteer on the Official Community Plan Staff Advisory Steering Committee.  This newly formed Committee is intended to advise District staff through the Official Community Plan process in 2015 and 2016. Deadline for applications is June 26. Please visit the committee's webpage for details.

BC Hydro Community Safety Award

 

The District of Squamish was the successful recipient of the BC Hydro Community Safety Award! The District applied in collaboration with the Squamish Nation and Squamish Lillooet Regional District. All three communities were  successful recipients of this award and will receive funding to offer specialized emergency management training provided by the Justice Institute of British Columbia. The training will be offered (based on availability) to first responders, community groups and District staff this fall.
 
Request for Proposals

Government Road/Garibaldi Way intersection improvements - Request for Tenders

Please visit our website for details.
  
New Development Showcase items
Please visit squamish.ca/showcase to view and comment on these and any "In Review" applications.

Notice of Road Preparation and Paving of Sky Pilot Drive and Crumpit Woods Drive.

 

Paving in Crumpit Woods will significantly affect traffic access to homes July 2 and 3. Please review the full details and schedule and plan accordingly. Thank you! 

 
Please respect work zones
- for everyone's sake.
The Squamish River Northyards dike between Spit Road and the CN Rail bridge continues to be closed to the public while important flood protection upgrades are underway. Full details.

The Brackendale Judd Slough dike, just past the Fisherman's Park parking lot will be closed during construction over the next 6-8 weeks. Beach access will be maintained. Full details.

Thank you for your cooperation!

  Fisherman's Park & North Yards Dike Upgrades

Boulevard/Friedel Crescent Watermain Replacements
Pemberton Avenue
Watermain Replacement

Flood protection improvements underway.

  

 

 Judd Slough:

  • Heavy truck traffic can be expected on Judd and Brennan Rds.
  • Judd Slough dike closed north of Judd Beach trail access. Beach access maintained.
  • Construction expected to take 6 to 8 weeks.

Whittaker Slough 

  • Dike remains closed between Spit Road and the CN Rail crossing.

Please respect the work zone and do not enter the closed portions of the dikes.   

 

Timeframe:

March through August.


Details:  project page 
Watermain replacements will get underway on a portion of the Boulevard above Perth to the University Bridge (40 metres), and Friedel Crescent (500 metres).  
  • Although we aim for minimal disruptions, please expect minor traffic delays

Timeframe:  

Early July through August

   
Details: project page 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
A portion of watermain along Pemberton Avenue between Highway 99 and Loggers Lane/Cleveland Avenue is being replaced.
  • Pemberton paving continues. Temporary road markings are in place.
  • Expect single lane alternating traffic and follow the direction of traffic control personnel.
     

Timeframe:

April 7 through early July.

 

Details: project page

Vegetation clearing
Gravity sewer installation

 

   

 

 

 

 
Over the next few months, District crews will be clearing vegetation from District right-of-ways/easements to ensure that infrastructure such as water and sewer mains are easily accessible. Staff will check property lines in advance to avoid trimming vegetation not on the easement. 

Please visit the project page for details.
 

  
Two lift stations along Sixth Avenue between Victoria and Cleveland will be decommissioned this summer and replaced with new gravity sanitary sewers.
  • Victoria closed between 5th and 6th Avenue.
  • Dewatering pumps running 24 hours.
  • Some road closures.
  • No service interruption anticipated.

Timeframe:
Week of June 8 through August.

Please visit the project page for details. 
Are you in the Club?
Happy Birthday
Canada!  
eBooks, eAudiobooks, and downloadable magazines, oh my!

Summer Reading Club is underway! Stop by anytime during open hours to register your child(ren), grab your reading log(s), and learn about upcoming children's programs! Or visit us online here.

 
The Squamish Library will be closed this Wednesday, July 1st, in celebration of Canada Day!
Visit our website or ask a staff member about our FREE, downloadable resources, available for almost any device!
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