Look for your ArtWalk Map and Guide in the flyer pak on your doorstep Sept 11, at the UpStares Gallery in downtown Squamish, or at the Adventure Centre. Bring a friend and come enjoy a wide variety of art, meet the artists and get your "Key to Art" stamped to win art prizes!
11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
New attractions this year include:
Live music outside the UpStares Gallery
Body Painting Demo on a Live Model
Native weaving and Carving Demonstrations
Weaving demo at the new On the Wing Fibre Arts Gallery
details at www.squamishart.com to download a map and guide.
Note: Some the spots on the downtown map are off by 1.5 blocks. Venues will be clearly marked with signs and balloons though, so hopefully it won't matter! We apologize for this oversight.
B.C. Grizzly bear hunt about to begin, local bears worried
Written by Alan Forsythe
Friday, 11 September 2009 16:01
Despite declining wildlife populations across the province it’s been decided the annual Grizzly bear hunt should nevertheless proceed.
“We came to the conclusion that there is no reason why environmental stewardship should get in the way of bagging a few trophy grizzlies,” said a spokesperson allegedly with the province.
Local bears are concerned and none more so than Bob, the Grizzly who made national news two summers ago when he wondered into downtown Squamish. The grizzly, who admits he is garbage addicted, but seeking help, has been on probation ever since. Now with the hunt back on he says he’s not even getting a chance from the province.
Between Shifts Theatre
is presenting
Sleeping Beauty
A Musical Pantomime
Auditions will be held at Sea to Sky Hotel (off of Highway 99 in Garibaldi Estates ) on:
Friday September 18th, 7pm
Saturday September 19th, 1pm
Casting will be finalized in late September, and first rehearsal will be September 22nd.
Auditions will be held in a group setting, but for singing parts, bring a song of your choosing. All auditionees should be prepared to follow some simple dance steps.
Performances will be held November 26th to December 5th .
Director: Kathy Daniels
Visit us at www.betweenshiftstheatre.com
Detours and Minor Delays south of Clarke Drive in Squamish
Written by Submitted
Tuesday, 08 September 2009 21:07
WEATHER PERMITTING – Wednesday, September 9, 2009
The paving schedule has been amended to allow crews to complete final paving in one day rather than two.
Expect minor delays for final paving northbound highway lanes and Stawamus Forest Service road and Valley Drive east side intersections.
· Stawamus Forest Service Road will be closed for two hours midday (11am – 1pm approximately).
· Valley Drive East will be closed in the morning and traffic will be detoured to Clarke Drive from approximately 9am to 12 noon.
Expect delays for final paving of southbound highway lanes and Squamish Log Home and Valley Drive west intersections.
· Valley Drive West will be closed for two hours in the afternoon (2 – 4pm approximately).
· Log Home access will be closed for two hours in the afternoon (4 – 6pm approximately).
Fall Fair time again
Written by Brackendale Art Gallery
Tuesday, 08 September 2009 21:04
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Over 50 Vendors, Exhibit tent, Farm Animals,
Hay Rides, Food, Live Music, Games for all Ages, Face Painting,
Zucchini Races, Mini Golf and More! (No dogs please.)
The 15th Annual BRACKENDALE FALL FAIR is happening Sat. Sept. 12, 10 am
to 5 pm, at the BFI Park!!
(Entrance north of BAG on Gov't Rd.- lots of parking at Brackendale
Elementary School)
Adults and Children: Get your produce, preserves and crafts ready to
enter for ribbons, fame and $$$$.
Entry Tags and Info Sheets are available at Brackendale General Store
and both Squamish Savings branches.
More information on Entry Categories and Rules is also available at
http://www.brackendaleartgallery.com/FallFair.html.
Minister announces $2 million for Roundhouse project
Written by Alan Forsythe
Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:26
When completed it will be one of the few state of the art conference centre/exhibit spaces within a few hours drive to Vancouver, which according to Mayor Greg Gardner is an asset in short supply in scenic areas such as Squamish.
However until today’s announcement by the Minister of Heritage James Moore there was a question mark hanging over the long gestating and uncompleted Roundhouse at the West Coast Heritage Railway Park.
With the possibility of a fall election looking more and more like a reality (perhaps we should all accept it’s now an annual event), the Liberal party of Canada is scrambling to find candidates for the 231 seats they don’t hold.
Surprisingly former Mulroney aide Daniel Veniez has stepped forward to carry the Liberal banner in Sea to Sky Country.
No word yet if former Squamish Mayor Ian Sutherland will contest the nomination, but as the clock clicks down no other nominees besides Veniez have expressed an interest in running for the Liberal nomination.
Reconstruction of the Boulevard and Highlands Way South between Skyline and Perth Drive Begins Monday
Written by Press Release
Sunday, 23 August 2009 09:50
On Monday, August 24 the reconstruction of the Boulevard and Highlands Way South and the installation of a watermain on the Boulevard between Skyline and Perth Drive will begin. The duration of construction is approximately 16 weeks.
These changes are part of Squamish’s long-term planning strategy designed to accommodate the future growth of Garibaldi Highlands.
The funding of this project is cost-shared by the District of Squamish and the developers of Quest University, the Sea to Sky Foundation.
Project Highlights include:
Watermain installation on the Boulevard between Skyline and Perth Drive.
Edge pavement reconstruction
Installation of bike lanes
Curb, gutter, sidewalks
Pavement leveling and resurfacing
Construction of three roundabouts
-the Boulevard and Perth Drive
-the Boulevard and Kintyre Drive
-the Boulevard and Highlands Way South
This project will better accommodate future traffic flow, provide dedicated bicycle lanes and enhance overall safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Construction has been designed to keep two-way traffic flowing at all times. We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary work may cause. Your cooperation and patience during this improvement project is greatly appreciated.
For more information and to review the plan, please contact the District of Squamish Engineering Office at 604.815.5012
letter to the editor
Written by Submitted
Monday, 17 August 2009 11:45
If green energy and climate change were not such serious issues, the BC Utilities Commission’s absurd plan to crank up Burrard Thermal might be worth a chuckle or two. But climate change, and the need to find new sources of clean, renewable green energy, are no laughing matter.
The B.C. public have been rejecting dirty coal and gas-fired electricity sources like Burrard Thermal for many years now. They’ve been clear that they want action on climate change. They want to know the energy they’re using is the cleanest and greenest that it can possibly be.
By suggesting that Burrard Thermal is in any way a responsible energy option for B.C., the BC Utilities Commission has chosen to ignore the public’s climate change concerns and green energy expectations. How the BC Utilities Commission could possibly have gotten things so wrong is truly mystifying.
Landowners Association ask: What is the construction industry worth to the District of Squamish?
Written by Submitted
Friday, 14 August 2009 11:43
That is the question local landowners are asking council to consider as Kiewit prepares to wrap up their operations locally by the end of September 2009.
Over the past four years the Sea to Sky Highway Improvement Project has brought hundreds of high paying jobs, that includes flag people and laborers to engineers and administrative positions, to the Squamish area and pumped
millions into the local economy directly and indirectly. The project has also brought skilled professionals and trades people to Squamish who wish to stay and pursue their careers in the Corridor.
This begs the question - if construction jobs are unsustainable, then would we have been better off without the highway improvement project?
Obviously the answer, for myriad reasons, not the least of which being the economic benefits, is no.
Outdoor School Wins Contest to Have Property ‘FireSmarted’
Written by Submitted
Friday, 14 August 2009 11:41
To help showcase FireSmart preventative measures, the Squamish Emergency Program is facilitating FireSmarting of the North Vancouver Outdoor School (NVOS) in Paradise Valley. The BC Forest Service (BCFS) Wildfire Management Branch will volunteer their services to prepare a portion of the NVOS property between now and September 6. On September 6, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., the property will be on display to illustrate the techniques and impact of creating a FireSmart home. All Squamish residents are invited to the event to see the ‘before and after’ and discuss Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention with Squamish Emergency Program (SEP), BCFS Wildfire Management Branch, and other community partners. SEP volunteers will host a barbecue, and burgers and soft drinks will be available to all who attend.
Please visit the Squamish Emergency Program website at www.squamishrescue.com for more information and links to other emergency preparedness resources.
For more information about FireSmart, please visit the BC Forest Service website at http://www.bcwildfire.ca/prevention/property
