Highlands Way South & The Boulevard Road Reconstruction Project
Written by Submitted
Sunday, 07 March 2010 11:15
Residents likely know that construction for this project commenced last fall and was shutdown over the winter months due to weather conditions. Residents may also be aware that there was a Contractor survey error that resulted in the curbs on Highlands Way South to be placed in the wrong location, making the roadway too narrow.
In response to the construction error and resulting delays, the District of Squamish has made some changes to the project team. We have retained a local engineering firm to oversee the construction work and provide daily site inspection. This will provide enhanced monitoring and expedite any decisions that will need to be made when construction resumes. We also met with the contractor and reviewed the project schedule and the remaining work, including modifications to the curbs. We are confident the project team is now properly organized and prepared to resume construction.
Work is scheduled to restart on March 8th and is expected to be complete by May 31, 2010. Please note that some work, such as paving, is weather dependent and may result in an extension of these time lines if we experience prolonged periods of consistent rain.
Back to reality
Written by Bryan Raiser
Sunday, 07 March 2010 11:07
First I'd like to welcome back the thousands of Sqamolians who went to Mexico
or Hawaii to avoid the circus. You missed a hell of a party and we're glad
you're back.
Personally I had an amazing experience that I will never forget for as long as
I live. Were there better ways to spend those billions of tax dollars? Of course
there were. But once the bid was announced it consumed our community and it is
now gone. Sure the Paralympics are coming and as much as I'm excited to see
these people perform, the show is simply not as big.
Local Olympic Champion Maelle Ricker Receives Gold Medal Tonight
Written by Submitted
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 14:53
Squamish local athlete and Olympic Champion Maelle Ricker receives her GOLD MEDAL tonight in the Medals Ceremony.
Celebrate the victory at the Squamish Spirit Centre in Brennan Park Recreation Centre! Watch the medals ceremony starting at 7pm on the giant 9ft by 12ft screen and cheer for Maelle as she steps onto the podium and receives her medal.
Guardian newspaper equates Vancouver Olympics with Nazism
Written by Alan Forsythe
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 21:21
Vancouver is heading for disaster - that’s the headline Douglas Haddow writing in the U.K. Guardian chose for the headline of a recent opinion piece.
Although to say the article is riddled with hyperbole is something of an understatement. He estimates the games will cost the city $6 billion (failing to note it will actually be the entire province that picks up the tab) and $6 billion, come on, $5 billion at most and that does include the new Canada line and the Sea to Sky Highway. But Douglas was just getting warmed up, he goes on to say that city librarians are force feeding school children McDonalds ‘food’ to appease their corporate masters and that Vancouver has begun to look like Berlin circa 1945 with jack booted police and military on every corner. Then just in case we missed any of the Nazi imagery he accuses VANOC of inserting images from Hitler’s favourite filmmaker’s film to promote the Games. Yes clips from Leni Reifenstahl’s ‘Triumph of Spirit ‘made it into a few promotional clips, before a slightly less ignorant bureaucratic peon realized that probably wasn’t the image they wanted to promote. But to suggest it was done purposefully and VANOC embraces Nazi ideology is not only completely disingenuous but a disgusting affirmation to make.
Hmmm, what to talk about? Sure there are a staggering amount of things going
on in our community but those are going to have to take a back-seat to a little
event headed our way. Yes the Olympics are practically here and every day it
becomes more and more clear just how insane it's going to be.
With little detailed information available I have no expectations but there are
a few goals I have in mind.
With the impending arrival of a cruise ship at Squamish Terminals, the Squamish Streamkeepers had a brief window of the right tides to upgrade the herring spawning materials under the East Dock on Saturday afternoon, January 23. The 400 feet by 6 feet float line had been safely kept inside the Squamish Terminals storage area and was in great shape in spite of hatching out hundreds of millions of herring eggs last year. The float line was put out and damaged pilings wrappings were repaired by an enthusiastic crew consisting of Brad Ray, Ana Santos, Patrick Macnamara, Don Lawrence, Hugh Kerr, Scott Renyard, Trevor Dunn, Lyle Wood and Jonn Matsen.
NOTICE TO MUNICIPAL WATER USERS IN GARIBALDI HIGHLANDS
Written by Submitted
Saturday, 23 January 2010 14:48
The District is hereby advising its municipal water users in the Garibaldi Highlands that due to work in the area an unexpected break in one of the pump systems occurred. Residents may notice a slight discolouration in the water due to turbidity, however, there is no need to boil water at this time. The water is being chlorinated and has been tested and is safe to drink.
The District of Squamish is working with the Vancouver Coastal Health’s Drinking Water Officer and will continue to monitor the situation with frequent testing and will keep the public advised if anything changes.
The District of Squamish Hires New Fire Chief, New Manager of Operations and Acting Manager of Engineering
Written by Submitted
Friday, 15 January 2010 18:19
The District of Squamish announced yesterday the hiring of Tom Easterbrook as Fire Chief, Bob Smith as Manager of Operations and Brian Barnett as Action Manager of Engineering.
Tom Easterbrook has been hired as Fire Chief of Squamish Fire Rescue. His experience includes a succession of firefighting and leadership positions including the position of Deputy Fire Chief/Assistant General Manager Emergency Services for Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. As well as high-level leadership in many different fire rescue settings, primarily in the Lower Mainland. His experience also covers all aspects of emergency operations. Easterbrook will join Mike Adams, Deputy Chief. Mike Adams is a local Squamish resident who decided to end his commute to join Squamish Fire Rescue in November 2009. Before that he was with the District of North Vancouver Fire/Rescue.
Saturday January 16- 8 pm- $20:
Deanna Knight & the Hot Club of Mars: Swingin' Gypsy Jazz!
Deanna Knight, Michael Dunn, Mark Dowding, Tom Neville, Don Kellett,
Steve Szabo,Charlie Knowles
This high-energy acoustic 7-piece inspires toe tapping and dancing to
some fabulous old Gypsy jazz tunes of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s featuring
chanteuse Deanna Knight, Bassist Charlie Knowles "kicks the cat" with
finesse while guitarist Steve "Bugzy" Szabo keeps the rhythms chugging.
Martian Ambassador Michael Dunn and jazz veteran Don Kellett on lead
guitars spin their sweet Djangoesque lines, and resident windgod Mark
Dowding keeps those Martian desert winds blowing hot, while violinist
Tom Neville channels the spirit of Django's brilliant colleague, the
late, great Stephane Grappelli.
http://www.hotclubofmars.com/
Squamish CAN is Talking Trash
Written by Squamish CAN
Tuesday, 12 January 2010 00:00
Monday, January 18th , 7pm at the Squamish Adventure Centre
DUMPING OUR LANDFILLS, Part I: Trashed – Whose waste is it anyway?
How did we end up with so much stuff? How come we always need more? What happens to it when we throw it away? Where is "away"? The Squamish landfill is reaching full capacity. Here’s a great chance to learn about our waste. Let’s not miss this unique opportunity to hear what we will be doing with it and offer our feedback, ideas, and suggestions to District officials in a fun, informal, and educational setting for all.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Kevin Ramsay, Chief Administrative Officer with the District of Squamish
Brian Barnett, P. Eng. recently hired by the District of Squamish to produce a strategic waste management plan for our community
Come along - it's free, it’s inspiring, it’s entertaining… and we will learn lots! Hope to see you there!
