Local Businesses Step Up to Complete Adventure Centre Sidewalk Project
Written by Submitted
Monday, 12 October 2009 17:20
The District of Squamish thanks local businesses who helped complete the Squamish Adventure Centre sidewalk project by extending the sidewalk from the new “Cultural Journey” information kiosk to the Adventure Centre. Bob Fast of Cardinal Concrete came forward and offered to complete the project as a contribution to the community when it was identified that the sidewalk would stop at the new “Cultural Journey” information kiosk.
The District of Squamish is pleased to announce that Mike Adams has joined Squamish Fire Rescue as Deputy Fire Chief.
Mr. Adams brings twenty years of fire service to the District of Squamish, most recently as Assistant Fire Chief, Operations and Logistics, for the District of North Vancouver. In his last position Adams helped manage the daily operations of five fire stations staffed by 25 career firefighters, and was Incident Commander at many large-scale emergencies. He is also accomplished in Emergency Management.
Community weed pulls coming to Squamish and Pemberton
Written by Submitted
Friday, 09 October 2009 11:18
Every year, the battle against invasive species cost the Canadian taxpayer in the order of a few billion dollars. Some of these dollars are coming right out of pockets of Sea-to-Sky residents. Invasive plants such as knotweed and knapweed are kicking our native plants out of their rightful places in our forests and parks.
To fight the problem, the new Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC) is running its very first community weed pull on Sunday, October 18th from 1 to 4 pm. Events will take place simultaneously in both Squamish and Pemberton, rain or shine. All ages are welcome.
In Squamish, meet at Finch Road, across from the Police station. In Pemberton, meet at the lot between the elementary school and the train tracks. If possible please bring your own gloves, and shovel or loppers.
“The weed pulls will be fun and educational,” says SSISC Coordinator Kristina Swerhun. “We know that having informed locals on the lookout for invasive infestations before they get costly to control is the best way to go.”
The Squamish weed pull will focus on knotweeds. These plants have tremendous regenerative abilities and are recognized by international experts as the “world’s worst species”. Roots can extend up to 20 meters, and as little as 0.6 of a gram of root or stem material can produce a new plant in as little as six days.
Feds pledge $1.3 for local infrastructure in Squamish
Written by Alan Forsythe
Monday, 28 September 2009 08:06
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Local MP John Weston was pleased to announce today that the District of Squamish would be the recipient of additional federal funds.
Just this past summer Weston and Minister of Public Works James Moore were in Squamish to announce $2 million for the West Coast Heritage Railway Park’s roundhouse project, that same day Weston, an avid cyclist himself, also announced $100,000 for local trails.
The package announced today breaks down as follows: $676,000 for the Government Trunk Road sewer main, 191,000 for the Squamish River Dike rip rap (reinforcement), and $475,000 for the Boulevard pump station.
That brings total spending in the West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country riding over the past year to $175 million.
“This has come as a result of unprecedented communication between all levels of government,’ said Weston. “We had to work closely with municipal staff to make sure these applications go in and that they were done correctly; these projects don’t just happen certain criteria have to be met.”
A new local murder mystery production, Murder in the Mines, is looking for actors male and female ages 19 - 50. A honourarium will be paid for performances.
Casting/cold reading this Sunday at the Brew Pub (the Garibaldi Room). Contact
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or call 604-848-4397 for more information.
Wanted: good home for log books
Written by Alan Forsythe
Monday, 21 September 2009 14:52
The Squamish log books currently on display at the Adventure Centre are in need of a new home, preferably a permanent one but time has run out and now the challenge is to put a roof over their heads.
The Squamish Sustainability Corporation (SSC) now chaired by Councillor Rob Kirkham told council last week that the Sustainability Corporation would like to become more sustainable, logically enough, and to do this they plan to rent out space in the Adventure Centre to tour operators, space now occupied by the Log Books.
Friday night’s heavy warm rain sent the Squamish, Cheakamus, Mamquam and Ashlu Rivers very high and dirty by Saturday. If it had continued another day serious consequences may have occurred. As it was there was a washout at mile 33 (Mud Creek). The smaller streams like Branch 100, Bratt, Furry Creek etc. continued to run clear.
Porteau Cove Parks staff had noticed large numbers of pinks off of the ferry dock several weeks ago so Dave Rittberg and Jonn Matsen went to see where they might have gone.
Furry Creek:
Below the golf cart bridge we counted 330 pink salmon, most spawning, some dead. Pink spawning was especially heavy near the north shore of Furry Creek a short distance above the high tide line. It appears a bulldozer might have travelled down this side of the creek in the past and opened access to some smaller gravel. Fourteen spawned out chinook salmon were seen nearby. Several chinook were seen still spawning in the deeper main channel above the tide line. There could have been more that were unseen in the deep water. 80 pinks were spawning in Furry’s south side channel that we had put water into last week.
Middle Creek:
1400 pinks, a few dead, most spawning and some still arriving as we counted. Above the golf cart bridge-pinks were seen here and there in Furry Creek’s fastest water making redds in gravel patches behind boulders. There were some pinks and chinook in the top pool below the waterfall but the water was too deep to get an accurate count.
Total salmon in Furry Creek-1800 Pinks, at least several dozen chinook, probably more. Britannia Creek, Thistle Creek and three Porteau Creeks were checked and no fish seen even though their flows were excellent with the recent rain.
Sea to Sky Hwy update
Written by Submitted
Saturday, 19 September 2009 09:13
Please note: No closures between West Vancouver and Function Junction are expected for the remainder of the project. In the unlikely event that closures are needed, there will be 2 weeks’ advance notice given in the Weekly Schedule.
During this period, construction-related traffic delays will be coordinated so that, in non-closure,"off-peak" periods, total construction delays should not exceed:
30 minutes for trips between West Vancouver and Squamish
30 minutes for trips between Squamish and Function Junction
45 minutes for trips between West Vancouver and Function Junction
For more information on weekly and seasonal traffic schedules, please visit Closures and Delays Schedule at www.seatoskyimprovements.ca.
If you have any questions about construction activities north of Function Junction, please feel free to contact the Construction Information Line at: 604-905-0544. If you have any questions regarding general aspects or background information about the project north of Function Junction, please contact Project Information inquiries desk at:
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During the hours of work, construction speed zones will be in effect so remember - traffic fines double in work zones – please slow down!
This is VISUALS' ArtWalk Weekend!
Look for your ArtWalk Map and Guide in last weeks flyer pak or at the UpStares Gallery in downtown Squamish,
or details at www.squamishart.com to download the guide.
Bring a friend and come enjoy a wide variety of art,
meet the artists and get your "Key to Art" stamped to win some fantastic art prizes!
New this year:
Body Painting Demo on a Live Model - Saturday at Trinity Romance
Native weaving and Carving Demonstrations - Native Art Store
Weaving demo at the new On the Wing Fibre Arts Gallery in Garibaldi
Music, music and more music this Saturday at SERF
Written by Submitted
Tuesday, 15 September 2009 12:31
SERF - Squamish's waterfront concert at Nexen Beach will feature sweet and salty sounds, a beach bar, bonfire and 360 degree views all happening this Saturday, September 19th - 2 pm 'til Midnight. Be one of the first 1000 people to attend SERF between 2 - 5pm and get a chance to win a $500 Travel Voucher from Sunsational Vacations!
SERF has a total community vibe with Slacker's slacklining, Play & Trade's tricked-out gaming car, a 2,000 sq ft Kid Zone, a Healing Drum circle, and SERF City Marketplace with Food Vendors that will surely exceed SERF attendees appetite expectations.
Squamish Equinox Rock Festival - Take a last juicy bite out of summer, and shake autumn's hand with your dancing shoes on!
(For more info about the bands)
The streets of Squamish will be
rumbling on September 20th when over 200 of the most eclectic
collection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles will proceed to Pavilion Park
for the 3^rd annual “Rumble to the Rock” charity motorcycle ride hosted
by Trev Deeley Harley-Davidson of Vancouver, the Squamish Classic Car
Club, and the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association.
The usual Sunday seaside sounds will be resonated by the unmistakable
Harley V-twin rumble intertwined with an armada of classic auto
collectibles as Squamish will play mecca to the auto and motorcycle
enthusiasts’ most venerated event of the year, the “Rumble to the Rock.”
The event, which features one of BC’s most diverse collection of cars
will also be joined by a collection of some of the highlights of the
Harley-Davidson brand as they enjoy the newly paved Sea to Sky Highway
on their trek to Squamish.
