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Remembering Dave Tan after climber’s tragic accident - Squamish …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · 00:03:37. It is hard to fill the hole left by Dave Tan, who died when he fell from a ridge while hiking the Armchair Traverse in Whistler on Aug. 9. It was just a fluke of bad luck that the experienced and cautious Squamish rock climber and hiker stepped on a rock that gave way, says Tan's friend and housemate, Oscar Radevsky.
Squamish to finally get a CT scanner
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · The $6.5 million project is being funded, in part, by the provincial government through Vancouver Coastal Health, which is chipping in $2.8 million. The Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District is funding $2.6 million. Squamish Hospital Foundation provided $1.1 million, with Woodfibre LNG donating $900,000 of that.
Squamish Residents Urged to Take Precautions as Bears Active
WEBJun 8, 2024 · The public is asked to report all bear conflicts and aggressive bear behaviour to the Conservation Officer Service 24-hour Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). (Learn more about bears in Squamish.) *This story was updated after it was first posted to include that the COS told The Squamish Chief it …
Squamish—Sept. 17: What you need to know to tackle your day
WEB3 days ago · Despite the fall-like weather, there are still currently 208 wildfires burning in B.C., as of Sept. 17, but that is down from 213 yesterday. As of Aug. 26, the BC Wildfire Service Coastal Fire Centre and the District of Squamish lifted their bans on Category 1 campfires in the Coastal Fire Centre area, and within the District boundaries.
Bodies of B.C. mountaineers recovered in Garibaldi Park
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Sea to Sky RCMP says the three bodies were recovered in the area of Atwell Peak on July 8. Glacier Media has learned that the trio was found in avalanche debris. It is not clear if the group fell and were buried or if they were caught in an avalanche. B.J. Chute, manager of Squamish Search and Rescue, also confirmed the three bodies have been ...
Missing B.C. Garibaldi mountaineers: Helicopters to be deployed ...
WEBJun 5, 2024 · One helicopter will continue searching for the group of missing mountaineers over Garibaldi Provincial Park until late on Wednesday. Squamish SAR manager B.J. Chute says the aircraft were not able to get close to Atwell Peak and were only able to get to lower elevations. Temperatures are expected to be warmer at the peak, which would create ...
What is happening with the Cheema lands in Squamish?
WEBApr 9, 2022 · The Cheema lands, officially known as District lots 509 and 510, have been a point of contention within the municipality. Developer Bob Cheema has proposed turning much of the area into a bustling residential community, but the land lies outside the District's growth management boundary as outlined in the Official Community Plan (OCP).
Revitalizing tradition: Indigenous dance group enriches
WEBAug 15, 2024 · On Aug. 10, Lewis’s efforts culminated in the debut of a new Indigenous dance group, Menásta ti Snewíyelh Texwta7 ti Smén7hem, as a part of the Squamish Arts Festival at Junction Park. The Squamish Arts Festival, held annually in Squamish, is running until Aug. 17. The group, whose name translates to “the beating drum of the unborn ...
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