The District of Squamish Invites All Residents to
Register Now and Take Part in PITCH-IN Week April 23rd to 30th, 2012

Squamish is encouraging everyone to “pitch in” and help clean up the District during national PITCH-IN Week April 23rd to 30th, 2012.  Squamish residents are invited to take part in activities that clean up, restore and/or preserve the environment and help to benefit and enhance the community.  Many events are scheduled once again this year, including the Fastest Picker Contest, Community Clean up Days, a 20 Minute Squamish Makeover and the Re-Use-It Fair.

“Every year Squamish residents and businesses promote respect for our natural environment by cleaning up litter and other garbage from urban, rural and wilderness areas,” said Mayor Rob Kirkham. “It’s about helping our community develop and grow in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner.” 

In January 2012, the District of Squamish initiated the Parks and Recreation Master Plan project.  For more information on the scope of the project, see the project page.

Starting in March, Mustel Research Group will be conducting random telephone surveys seeking community feedback on recreation and leisure services in Squamish.  The survey takes approximately 5 to 7 minutes to complete and is an important part of the planning process.  Your time and input are appreciated.

All businesses conducting business in the District of Squamish must have a valid and Business Licence.

2012 Business Licences are due and payable December 31, 2011.  Invoices have been mailed to existing businesses.

GARIBALDI HIGHLANDS- starting November 14

One month today, on Saturday September 10th 2011, 7,500 cyclists will ridethe spectacular journey along the Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) from Vancouver to Whistler.

The District of Squamish is planning to undertake a construction project this summer on Skyline Drive. The work is scheduled to commence in late July and is anticipated to take 5 to 6 weeks to complete.

The travel lane will be reduced to one lane only for the duration of the construction activity, providing an alternating one-way travel lane 24 hours per day 7 days a week.

The District of Squamish will undertake a construction project on Government Road within the vicinity of the Elements Residential Development beginning mid-June.

The District provides 24 hour snow removal during times of heavy snowfall, as well as salting and sanding during times of extreme cold temperatures to keep Municipal roads safe within our community. Read more to find out what to do to assist snow clearing.

Greener Footprints is working with the District of Squamish to reduce plastic bag use. A resuable bag is being delivered to households in Squamish.

"Bring this Bag" when you use Squamish Public Transit between June 13 and July 31 and ride FREE.

Winter is here and the District of Squamish would like to remind residents about snow clearing.