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CHEEKEYERIVER DEVELOPMENTSET TO TRANSFORM BRACKENDALE

Councilbacks significant infrastructure andhousing initiative

JENNIFER THUNCHER jthuncher@squamishchief.com

After more than adecade, theCheekeyeRiver Developmentwithits associated $89-million debris flow barrierhas passed some of its biggesthurdles on theroadtobecomingareality. On Tuesday, June 11,following apublichearing, Squamish councilunanimously approved thethird readingofthe Official CommunityPlanamendment andzoningbylawsneededfor thesignificant project andthenunanimously approved theadoptionof both.

Theproject is ledbySqomish SeatoSky Developments,which is apartnership between Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw(Squamish Nation)and Squamish-based developer, Matthews West,which is also responsiblefor Oceanfront Squamish.

Thedevelopment lands, whichare primarily ownedbythe Squamish Nation.are locatedonboth sidesofRossRoad, betweenHighway 99 and

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WOODFIBRE LNG WITHDRAWS FROM DISTRICT PROCESS ON FLOATEL

Workers to be housed in floatel in Howe Sound following provincial order

SCOTT TIBBALLS

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Woodfibre LNG has withdrawn from the TemporaryUse Permit (TUP) process with the District of Squamish (DOS) for its floatel worker accommodation.

The move follows an order from the provincial Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) on June 17 for WLNG to house its workers on the floatel by June 21.

The withdrawal pulled the rug out from under the District of Squamish and council plans to further discuss the TUP at the committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday.

The TUP has been a bone of contention between council and the company, with four meetings on it and a public hearing in the last three months.

Council had originally rejected the TUP in April, before deciding toreconsider it in May.

Ata further meeting, they added additional questions for WLNG to answer, and it was at the June 18 meeting that those questions would be discussed.

“Given there is no longer an active application, staff have nothing further to present,” said Kate Mulligan, who is the DOS’s directorof major projects, at the June 18 meeting at Municipal Hall.

Responding to Mulligan’s brief update, Mayor Armand Hurford saidhe disagreed with WLNG’s actions.

“This order has been interpreted by the proponent to supersede the jurisdiction of the District of Squamish, andhere we differ in opinion,”he said.

“This order, in our assessment, directs them to resolve the issues and work through the TUP

permitting process. They’ve chosen to withdraw from that process. Where that leaves us at this point is disagreeing on the interpretationof this, and as to next steps, they remain to be seen.”

The order from the EAO came from its compliance and enforcement branch on June 17 It stated that an investigation had shown that WLNG workers were being housed out of compliance with the WLNG Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC), which said that all non-local workers associated with the Woodfibre LNG project must be housed on the floatel, moored offshore of the Woodfibre location.

The EAO investigation found that workers were being housed in the community, at Port Mellon, and “elsewhere,” and ordered that all of those workers be housed on the floatel, which would be moored in its permitted location in Howe Sound by 5 p.m on Friday, June 21.

Hurford said that he believed the TUP process with the DOS in permitting the floatel still had to

be followed, even withthe EAO order, which he said was not a mechanism to override the local government.

“At this point in time our position is that this order does not explicitly override the District of Squamish’s authority.

“The province does have the authority to do that, and there are specific mechanisms available for them to achieve that—this is not one of them.”

Coun. Jenna Stoner agreed with Hurford’s comment.

“If the province were to try to supersede us on this, there are other mechanisms which can do that, but an order by the Environmental Assessment compliance and enforcement branch specifically, is not that.”

For its part, Woodfibre LNG spokesperson Sean Beardow said that the company withdrew the application “following discussions with District and provincial government staff.”

“Woodfibre LNG withdrew the temporary use

permit application (TUP) in recognition that the District’s issuance timeframes and process for the TUP were inconsistent with the order received from the BC Environmental Assessment Office and that the proposed TUP conditions were no longer applicable,” he said in a statement to The Squamish Chief. “Compliance with regulatory conditions is a core priority for the company, and preparations are underway to move the floatel to [the] site to accommodate [our] workforce as mandated by the order, “ he added.

“The company will continue to work closely withthe District of Squamish, and had already provided a package to meet District information requests when the order was issued. If the District wishes to issuea TUP in the circumstances where an order already applies, Woodfibre LNG will work with District staff on next steps.”

On June 18, council voted unanimously to receive the report from staff summarizing the current situation

The staff report that was to be discussed at the June 18 committee of the whole included answers from WLNG on a $10 million security to the DOS, which had been agreed to be raised from $2 million. As the TUP is no longer being applied for, the fate of that security amount is not known.

Other questions were around a hazard assessment of Henrietta Lake, a report of cumulative impacts of the Woodfibre project and associated pipeline, and a written summary of compliance with the EAC. Each question had been asked of WLNG at the June4 meeting, which was itself a reconsideration of a previous rejection of the TUP.

The Squamish Chief reached out to environmental group My Sea to Sky, but did not hear back by press deadline.

PHOTO BY SCOTT TIBBALLS/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF Council during deliberations on Tuesday afternoon.

LOCAL COMPANY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO BRING GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION TO VANCOUVER ISLAND

Quantum Technology & New Times Energy Discovery Park signed an MOU to build hydrogen plants in Campbell River

JENNIFER THUNCHER jthuncher@squamishchief.com

Squamish hydrogen company Quantum Technology has announced an agreement with a Campbell River-based company to developa green hydrogen production plant within the Vancouver Island community.

New Times Energy (NTE) Discovery Park and Quantum signed a memorandum of understanding on June 3, to build the plant, which will produce about 15 metric tons per day of green hydrogen gas and liquid, in the first pilot phase.

The hydrogen, processed using renewable electricity, is intended to provide fuel for ferries, buses, trucks, trains and cars on Vancouver Island, Powell River and for the Vancouver market.

By replacing their current modes of fuel with hydrogen, these modes of transportation will be able to achieve zero CO2 emissions, thus mitigating the effects of climate change.

Other places are already doing this. The City of Edmonton has purchased and is testing new hydrogen-powered bus technology.

Hydrogen will also be blended as a small percentage of natural gas to further reduce CO2 emissions.

The plant will be in Discovery Park, an industrial site owned by the Campbell River company and located in that community.

“We’rereally excited about it—bringing green hydrogen to British Columbia is going

to be a big game changer,” said Calvin Winter, president of Quantum Technology, noting he personally drives a Toyota Mirai, a hydrogen-powered car, and rides a hydrogen-powered bicycle.

To put the 15 tonnes per day in perspective, Winter said that is enough to fill up 3,000 cars per day.

“You would be filling roughly 300 trucks a day. So essentially, all of the truck transit, that’s going up and down the highway on Vancouver Island, could be hydrogen-powered.”

For marine vessels, too, like BC Ferries, the advantages of hydrogen are many, Winter said.

“A hydrogen fuel cell is silent You just take hydrogen gas, and feed it into a fuel cell, and you have electricity and no noise and no commotion and no problems Very reliable,” he said.

In terms of the blending of hydrogen with natural gas, Winter explained that in parts of Europe and Australia, natural gas is mixed with 15% hydrogen for use in homes for heat and for cooking.

“As hydrogen burns ... it produces no carbon dioxide, so you can geta 15% reduction in your carbon dioxide footprint of the natural gas without any technology changes. You don’t have to change anything in the houses; you don’t have to change anything in the pipeline. It’s just compatible.”

DISCOVERY PARK

The park is approximately 486hectares (1,200 acres) and includes land parcels,

buildings, and warehouses for businesses to lease.

The site has its own electrical substation, which draws power from BC Hydro, sourced from a dam approximately six kilometres away from the site. The park also boasts a waste landfill that can handle hazardous substance disposal needs, a wastewater treatment facility, fresh water supply, and two deep water piers for dock usage and direct ocean water access, according to the NTE’s website.

Currently, the property hosts data centres, modular construction, marine services, and steel fabrication, among other businesses.

The goal is to continue to transform the whole property into a green-tech hub, according to the site.

“The location is ideal because it has a port it has water available and it hasa lot of electricity available from BC Hydro. So, already the infrastructure is there. And of course, the highway is there. So it’s an ideal location to puta hydrogen electrolyzer.”

FUTURE PHASES

Anews release also states that the companies intend to work with all stakeholders, including the First Nations on whose traditional territories the project is intended to be built.

Thenext step is for the partners to put together “a very detailed plan,” Winter said, that will be presented to potential hydrogen consumers such as BC Ferries or BC Transit.

Theidea is that a potential second phase would be a full-scale project with an expanded capacity that would deliver green liquid

hydrogen to the Vancouver and Victoria regions for heavy transportation.

Long term, Winter said aviation is going down the hydrogen path, too.

“So, the jet aircraft of the future will be hydrogen-based. Batteries are kind of a competition with hydrogen for cars, but in the aircraft business, there’s no competition. The hydrogen is way lighter than batteries will ever be, so long-distance aviation is clearly going to be hydrogen.”

WHY NOT BUILD IN SQUAMISH?

While Squamish wasn’t a possible option for this plant, Winter says having such a plant in the district is not off the table.

“We’re in discussions withthe District of Squamish, for puttinga hydrogen facility here So, it is something we are also in favour of The Campbell River site is ready to go We [could] start construction tomorrow,” he said, adding it will take a bit longer for things to come to Squamish.

COST

Winter acknowledges there’sa “premium” to be paid to transition to hydrogen, but the ultimate cost of not transitioning is higher,he said.

“It’s a choice. It’s a political, economic choice. Are we willing to paya small premium to go green to have zero CO2 emissions? [We have a] choice between the smoke-belching industry and the clean industry And it’s very clear that there is a big advantage to going really green, and doing it in a sensible, cost-effective way.”

Government Road, on the Cheekye Fan debris flow area of Brackendale.

(Both the spelling Cheekeye and Cheekye are used by the government and locals. We use Cheekye as a default, but use Cheekeye in reference to this development’s proper noun.)

The original applications for this project were submitted in 2013.

Since then, numerous public consultation meetings and public hearings have been held for this development, most recently on June 11.

(Locals may recall that council passed third readings in 2018 for this project, aftera public hearing However, because of the amount of time that has elapsed andnew information gathered since, those readings wererescinded in April of this year, to make way for last Tuesday’s public hearing andanew round of third readings.)

The project includes 537 single homes and 678 multi-unit dwellings, fora maximum total of 1,215 units.

There will also be an area where tiny homes are permitted.

The housing will include 85 affordable and 85 marketrentals.

There will also be commercial space and a child care facility, with a possibility for community care, assisted living facilities, and school uses on the land.

There will also be an enhanced trail network within theneighbourhood.

“The adoption of the Cheekeye rezoning bylaw is a monumental achievement for our

community. This project will significantly enhance the safety and climate resilience of several Squamish Nation villages and the Brackendale community at large,” said John Matthews, president of Matthews West Developments Ltd, in an emailed statement to The Squamish Chief after the council meeting.

“Beyond the vital protection the barrier offers, the development will also provide much-needed housing, daycare space, green spaces, and a dedicated trail system, including the connection of Cat Lake to the Four Lakes trailnetwork,” he added.

“This project brings together three levels of

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government—the District of Squamish, the province, and the Squamish Nation—along with a private company, to create a truly novel solution to a problem that has been unsolvable for decades. This milestone, reached after 10 years of dedicated effort and collaboration among these groups and Matthews West, is a testament to the power of trust, teamwork, and perseverance.”

Also after the recent council meeting, referring to the debris flow barrier, Sxwixwtn, Wilson Williams, Nation spokesperson and council member, told The Squamish Chief that this project is of “critical importance to the Nation.”

“After almost 10 years of reviews, public hearings, and debate, we are thrilled that the District of Squamish has finally recognized the critical importance of this infrastructure project,”he said.

“Delaying this project any further could result in catastrophic outcomes for people and properties We sincerely hope Squamish Nation’s partnership, Sqomish Sea to Sky Developments, can now move forward with beginning construction this summer for the safety and well-being of everyone in the community.”

WHY A DEBRIS BARRIER?

A barrier is needed to protect boththenew people who will live in the housing provided by this project and those who already live there.

Studies have shown that the region is subject to debris flows from Mount Garibaldi that pose an “intolerable risk” to human life.

Debris flow is a river of rock, earth, and other debris mixed with water, whereas a landslide is a mass of rock, earth and the like moving down a slope.

According to district staff, the debris flow barrier, to be built by the developer, will be among the largest of its type in the world. It will be located on Crown land in the SquamishLillooet Regional District in the Cheekye River near the apex of the Cheekye Fan. It will be a 24-metre-high, 200-metre-long, concrete structure with a six-metre-wide vertical slot in the middle Eight steel beams will be

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The barrier will protect current and future residents from a major debris flow event.

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inserted into the slot to capture debris during extremedebris flow events.

While the developers are paying the cost of the barrier, due to provincial government rules, the District assumes ownership of the structure as a dike, including operation and maintenance responsibilities, once it is built.

Operating and maintenance costs will come to an estimated $390,000 to $540,000 per year. It will take two to three years to complete construction of the barrier.

AMENITIES

In addition to paying for the debris flow barrier and the affordable housing units, the developer offered other amenities, including $1.5 million in cash,a car share and electric charging stations, Ray Peters Trail upgrades, and the transfer of the Brackendale Farmers Institute Park to the District from the Crown, worth $1.75 million.

SORCA

The developers reached an agreement with the Squamish Off-road Cycling Association (SORCA) to fund trailnetwork adjustments and improvements to accommodate the debris flow barrier construction.

“SORCA has been working closely with Sqomish Sea to Sky Developments (SSSD) throughout the planning process for the debris barrier project and Cheekye Neighbourhood. Squamish’s trailnetwork has and will continue to change as the town continues to grow,” said

SORCA executive director Ian Lowe in an emailed statement to The Squamish Chief.

“The approach that SSSD has taken in their engagement with SORCA for these projects is an example of how partnership and collaboration can ensure that change within ournetwork is thoughtful and positive,” he added.

“While there will be disruption to the trail network during construction, SSSD has committed to a trail mitigation strategy that we jointly developed. Additionally, SORCA and SSSD have entered into a licence agreement for the Cheekye Fan area and are actively discussing constructing anew trail in the area

The agreed mitigation strategy will not only minimize disruptions to thenetwork, but see some exciting improvements SORCA’s engagement with SSSD throughout the project has been, and will continue to be, based on our recognition of theSḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw’s right to self-determine how their lands are used and to benefit from those lands for current and future generations.”

PUBLIC HEARING

The majority of the comments at the public hearing were in strong favour of the development.

Nation council chairperson and spokesperson Khelsilem told the District council that both governments need to view the level of risk for current residents in the region as “unacceptable.”

“This hazard impacts existing developments such as homes, schools, public infrastructure and future development, but most importantly

to the Squamish Nation, this area includes several Squamish Nation villages,” he said.

“This includes hundreds of Squamish families and community members ... Skwxwú7mesh people who live within this risk area. If construction of the Cheekye debris barrier does not commence immediately, these villages will remain unprotected, putting lives, property and land at continued risk We’ve been waiting many, many years to be able to move forward on this There are significant permits federally, provincially, that are tied to the construction timeline that is involved here.”

Jessamy Freese, spoke in favour of the development on behalf of Sunwolf Riverside Resort and Fergie’s Cafe, and as a resident who lives on the Cheekye Fan with her three children.

“I talk about this projecta lot because it will have an enormous impact on my life,” she said. “I know there are people concerned about the cutting down of trees and about development in this town in general andI do understand those concerns, but I also believe…the Cheekeye development is very, very different from the other developments... This project has been conceived to solvea significant problem,” she added, of the danger of a debris flow incident.

Thenegative comments expressed by a few speakers at the public hearing were not directed at the barrier but around the housing portion of the project, which a few said would lead to a loss of habitat and increased traffic. Another concern was the lack of amenities, such as a new recreation centre, being provided.

COUNCIL SEES THE URGENCY

Before voting in favour of the motions at council, all members spoke to thenecessity and urgency of moving the project forward.

“I think it’s important not to belabour this. I think we have been waiting on understanding that there’s viable financing for the maintenance, and [it] seems to be we have a way to secure that, and so I think we should be supporting this and moving forward It is time,”

Coun Chris Pettingill.

Coun Lauren Greenlaw echoed the support, noting the benefits outweigh thenegatives, particularly when it comes to how the project relates to the Nation.

“It is a critical piece in supporting Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw in making some small reparations for the damage that has been done by our governance, historically,” she said.

WHAT IS NEXT?

Now that these pieces have been approved, the project will come back before elected officials at a future council meeting for approval of the provincial indemnification funding model for debris clean out; for council members to authorize the signing of the license of occupation and servicing agreement, and when council passes a resolution to become the local diking authority. Before construction, the developer must meet all conditions set out within the servicing agreement, such as submitting final construction drawings and obtaining insurance.

For more information, see the June 11 staff report to council, or the council meeting in its entirety on the District’s YouTube channel.

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‘SECRET’ SAUNAS NO MORE AFTER INVESTIGATION

Saunas were set up by local owners and likely taken down by the same, says ministry

BAILEY MARTENS

For The Squamish Chief

Chatter about the existence and removal of secret saunas has travelled far and wide through the Squamish community

According to a public affairs officer with the Ministry of Forests, government officials are aware of saunas that “were set up by local residents” in the area of the Mamquam River.

“Trespass notices were put in place by the Ministry to investigate the removal of these public safety hazards.,” the spokesperson said.

Two saunas have since been removed— likely by the sauna owners.

“Numerous people have been hurt or needed rescue trying to access the sites, includinga very recent fatality,” said the spokesperson. “Squamish Search and Rescue has raised concerns about these saunas, which led to Ministry of Forests’ Natural Resource Officers investigating the situation.”

Various rescue efforts, as previously reported by The Squamish Chief, have occurred on the Mamquam River, including a woman in her 30s who was reportedly swept away in March.

Several people who were posting publicly about the saunas and their removal did not return The Squamish Chief’s requests for information and comment.

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NOTICEOFBYLAW READINGSFOR ZONINGAMENDMENTS

DistrictofSquamish ZoningBylaw No.2200, 2011, AmendmentBylaw(R-1 Administrative Amendments)No.3089,2024

PROPOSED BYLAWAMENDMENT:

Theproposed AmendmentBylawisintended to:

• Remove the limitofoneaccessorydwelling unit on aresidentialproperty intheR-1 zone.

• RevisethedensitysectionoftheR-1Zone to clarify that thetotal numberofstratatitleddwelling units shallnot exceed fourunits perlot.

NOPUBLICHEARING:

In accordancewithProvinciallegislation, Section464(2) ofthe LocalGovernment Act,local governments arenot required to holdpublic hearings on proposed zoningbylawamendments ifanOfficialCommunityPlan (OCP)isineffectand thezoning bylawamendmentsare consistent with theOCP.Thisproposalmeetsthose requirements.

DistrictofSquamish ZoningBylawNo. 2200,2011, AmendmentBylaw(Landscape,Solid Wasteand Accessibilityupdate)No. 3081,2024

PROPOSED BYLAWAMENDMENT:

Theproposed AmendmentBylawisintendedto:

•Updatethe landscapingrequirementsinthe General Regulations

•Requireminimumtreeplantingand retention requirements in theR-1 Zone.

•Updatethe lightingrequirementsinthe General Regulations

•Include minimumrequirements forwastestorage in residential developments

•UpdateAccessibilitydefinition andrequirements.

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•Online at:squamish.ca

•Inperson: Municipal Hallat37955 Second Avenue, Squamish, BritishColumbia, from June 20,2024 to July 2,2024between8:30a.m.and 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday.

BYLAWREADINGS:

Council will considerfirstthreereadings of the proposed Bylaws at the Regular Council Meeting on July 2,2024 at 6p.m. in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall, 37955 SecondAvenue, Squamish,BC.

Enquiries regardingtheproposedamendment bylawmay bemade to the Planning Department at 604.815.5002or by email to planning@squamish.ca

Thisisthefirstof twonoticesof bylaw readings. Datedthis 20th dayofJune 2024 at Squamish, British Columbia.

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RECONCILIATION

Weall accept some risksinlife, particularly in Squamish.

In fact,manyofus push theboundariesinour sports andcareers,accepting more risk forthe thrill of thewin or to seewhere the bounds of theimpossiblereallyare.

Most of us also know that thereisaninherent risk just living in this area of theworld—ofa crash on thehighway, aflood,an earthquake or a wildfire.

However, thepossibleriskfrommassive debris flow events from theMount Garibaldi volcanohas been left unaddressedfor toolong, threateningeveryonewho livesinits path.

“These debris flowsposeintolerable risk to existing andproposeddevelopment,” statesa BGCEngineering report.

In particular,the area under threat includes hundreds of people in severalSḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (SquamishNation) villages who have livedwiththis“intolerablerisk” generation upon generation.

As Nation hereditary ChiefPekultn Siyam Dale Harrynoted to councilatapublichearing on June 11th,Sḵwxwú7meshpeoplenever askedtoliveon thereservesinharm’sway.

“Our residents didn’t choose to live there,”he said,speakingon behalf of hisfamily, with his mother,Elder Chésha7(Gwen Harry) by his side.

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“Thatwas your governmentthatwentand placed ourpeopleon that reserve[IR11]... They wantedtomoveupfurther becausetheyknew. They hadthe localknowledge,but government told them,‘Youhavetostaythere,oryou won’t have anyhome.’”

That communityisnow “staring down agun barrel,” said Harry. At itsbest, reconciliationmeans making right, thebestwecollectivelycan,pastwrongs.

As we reflectonNationalIndigenousPeoples Day, June 21,our societyseems to be evolving beyond just voicinglandacknowledgementsto making significantstrides toward reconciliation.

Case in pointis thebarrier associated with the Cheekeye RiverDevelopment.

It is asteptowardprotectingNationmembers whoshouldnot have been putatknown risk for aslongastheywere.

Thecurrent councilisn’t responsiblefor the past—Harry himselfpraised this andprevious councils fortacklingthe danger—but it is now part of healingthose hurtstoday.

Let’sjust hope construction of thebarrier is finished before it is toolate.

JuneisIndigenousHistory andPride Month. Whatbetterpersontorepresent boththan Two-Spirited Indigenouspoetand author Billy-RayBelcourt.

“I’m apoetbecause I’mnot agood singer,” joked Belcourt at aSquamish Public Libraryreading from hisnew book Coexistence:Stories,heldatthe EagleEye CommunityTheatre on June 11.

Consideringthe many literary awards he wonas afinalistfor theGovernorGeneral’s Literary Award,aRhodesScholarship andanIndspire Award, onecan seethathechose theright path. Readingfromapassage of hislatestwork, Belcourt depictswhathecalls both hisidentities as an Indigenousand gayman in hisprose.He exposesthe tensionand threat of violence ina worldthatoften devalues women, thegay man andthe Indigenous.

Belcourt writes of emotionclose to theheart. Theheartbeatisa drumbeat.The rhythmic dance of passion. Of menlovingmen.

Chokingwithemotion,anaudiencemember, expressed gratitude forthe expressive way

Belcourt describesthe pain inflictedthrough calloussexismand racism.

“I’vegonethrough heartbreak,” he said.

Belcourt,fromthe DriftwoodCreeNation, was raised on thereservationbyhis grandmotherand sister.Hespoke of theneedfor people to mother oneanother—mothernurture,mothernature— andwriteswithpassion andcompassionabout thetrialsand triumphs of life beingraisedonan Indigenous reserveinNorthernAlberta.

In hisaward-winning debutpoetrycollection This WoundisaWorld,the poem entitled,“If Our Bodies CouldRust, We WouldBeFalling Apart, is alamentexposingthe depthofendemic racism.

Thephrase“Oh,I gotone,” repeated in the poem,are thewords shoutedbyaman whokilled an Indigenous womanbythrowingatrailer hitch at herfroma moving car(basedonarealcourt case). Belcourt writes “a hate crimecan only be classified as such if thereisample evidence to show that one’sactions were motivatedby prejudicetowardanindividual’snationality, ethnicity,sexuality gender,etc.”

“Oh, Igot one,”was deemed notenough?

“The job of fictionistodrawonexperienceto whichsometruth comestofocus,” he said.

Belcourt hasaPhD in English, from the University of Alberta.

GUESTCOLUMN MELODY WALES

Ha7lh skwálwen cht kwis emút cht iy sts’its’áp’ cht iy kw’shétsut cht na7tkwa temíxw tl’a Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw

(We have good feelings that we live, we work and we play on the lands of the Squamish Nation)

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS FACE STIFFER PENALTIES

GUEST COLUMN JOHN DUCKER

Reporting on the recent amendments to B.C.’s motor vehicle act mainly focused on what are now known as vulnerable road users— pedestrians, cyclists, other mobility devices and even livestock. What hasn’t been talked about so much are some sweeping changes within that same new legislative package now placed on theheavy commercial vehicle industry. Effective this month the provincial government is laying down some of the harshest penalties in the country for

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He is an assistant professor of Indigenous Creative Writing at the

commercial drivers who run afoul of thesenew regulations.

The changes came about after a series of colossal crashes involving heavy trucks smacking into highway overpasses, either because their load height was improperly measured—or not measured at all—or drivers forgot to lower their cranes or dump boxes. Most of these incidents were caught on dash cameras making for spectacular eveningnews video clips.

Since 2021, there have been 30 overpass strikes, but the government’s attention became sharply focused when 16 of those 30 strikes occurred in the last year alone.

It wasn’t only the structural damage to public infrastructure on the government’s mind, it was the massive

University of British Columbia. The library has copies of his work and those of other Indigenous authors to commemorate National Indigenous

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

RE: EDITORIAL: THE WOODFIBRE LNG ‘BABY’

Editor’s note: This letter was sent to Squamish council and copied to The Squamish Chief.

The requirements fora temporary use permit (TUP) are well established in legislation, including the Local Government Act, the Community Charter, our Official Community Plan (OCP), Zoning Bylaw, and Land Development Procedures Bylaw. When Woodfibre initiated an application fora TUP, the requirements were not hidden from them I know from pastwork experience that companies and their partners often have regulatory specialists on staff to help sort through compliance with different jurisdictional authorities. LNG Canada, the Nisga’a First Nation and Woodfibre LNG all have had people in this role to guide them through the local acts, regulations, codes, standards, bylaws and policies that apply to their projects.

LETTERS POLICY

The most recent council meeting, which seemingly raised the ire of The Squamish Chief editorial staff, hada different flavour in that council members and the mayor were demonstrating an increased interest in the safety of the workers. In addition to how this permission will affect the larger community, concerns were expressed on theneed to further understand the workers’ risk of exposure to a debris flow hazard, and what will future housing needs for additional workers in the valley mean for Squamish and surrounding communities.

Woodfibre and FortisBC have been aware of theneed to work through these issues for 10+ years and have dragged their feet when the project looked less economically viable This 11th-hour push to capitalize on global energy pricing and the looming expiry of issued permissions is asking the host community to sacrifice worker safety andneglect performing the due diligence needed to ensure that risks/benefits to the

traffic tie ups which followed Blocking major arteries such as the TransCanada east of Vancouver for up to a day or more, while engineers surveyed the damage, had some government folks probably thinking about the larger scale economic damage being done if this bridge bashing spate kept happening.

Some of the government’s commercial vehicle overpass crash report, updated on May 31st, reads like a grim epitaph:

• Highway 1/ No.3 Road overpass Chilliwack: “driver error—failure to follow permitted route;”

• Highway 1/ Dollarton Hwy overpass: “carrier/driver error—no permit:”

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History Month, and books on Pride as well.

Melody Wales is a veteran writer and Squamish resident.

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community have beenidentified and addressed.

Let’s make a few things clear. The baby (Woodfibre LNG/FortisBC Pipeline) is not the result of divine intervention. It was not conceived with the full and informed consent of willing parties. The conceptionof the baby as absolute mirrors the arguments of the anti-abortion movement This perpetuates the abuse of power over those who carry the burden of decisions outside of their control, all in pursuit of a dogma that threatens our collective welfare. How this is deemed acceptable by those who are represented by this editorial is telling. The pro-LNG oil and gas climate change-denying faction are now ready to sacrifice the workers and thehealth, safety, and resiliency of communities in their pursuits They can also check the box fora willing mouthpiece masquerading as

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• Gilmore overpass/Hwy 1 eastbound: “driver error—vehicle height measured incorrectly prior to obtaining permit.” The report contained plenty more. As a result, in-cab warning devices became mandatory in B.C. as of June 1, 2024 All dump-style vehicles must be equipped with a warning device designed to alert drivers if the dump box is raised while the vehicle is in motion Non-compliance with this requirement will result in a fine of $598. Why this wasn’t a manufacturing standard from day one is beyond me, but I’m sure that was about keeping production costs low.

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unbiased media, ignorant that we live in a pro-choice country with Mifepristone.

Spencer Fitschen Squamish

‘DISAPPOINTED’ WITH EDITORIAL

Editor’s note: This letter was sent to Squamish council and copied to The Squamish Chief.

Iam writing to express my disappointment withthe recent editorial, “The Woodfibre LNG ‘baby’.”

The editorial lacks balance and professionalism Comparing the project to a baby,

Thisis also just the regulatory penalty pertaining to vehicle equipment. A driver would also be liable to driving charges such as driving with due care and attention and disobeying overheight warning signs.

Still in the vehicle equipment regulation department, the fines for just having an overheight vehicle, regardless of whether you smash into a bridge or not,have also increased. A first offence for being overheight is now $575—the highest penalty in the country.

Thenew legislation also required operators to have speed limiters installed in their trucks (built after 1994) by April 1st, 2024 This means that heavy rigs now cannot

exceed 105 km/h on BC roads. Failing to have a speed limiter, not activating one, or setting it beyond the allowed speed limit carries a fine of $368 and three demerit points.

The cops also have enhanced powers now to inspect heavy rigs for compliance with additional penalties for drivers who might try to interfere with the inspection effort.

Naturally, some truckers aren’t taking the changes too well It’s a tough job with tight deadlines and no doubt lots of pressure from dispatchers and bosses who want the goods on the shelves as quickly as possible for the least amount of cost.

Those arguments obviously didn’t resonate

with government highway regulators pondering how to repair 16 overpass strikes this past year and how to get things moving again.

The bottom line is that a professional driver is responsible for his equipment and load, and the few minutes it takes to make things right before setting out are critical The results of not taking that time have been pretty self-evident in the past 12 months. —Witha file from Jennifer Thuncher/The Squamish Chief.

John Ducker wasa police officer for more than three decades and later deputy chief of the Victoria Police Department

albeit an unwanted baby, trivializes this complex issue that our community has been dealing with over the past decade. The aftermath of this project will have to be dealt with by the residents of Squamish, not the billionaires who own oil and gas companies and live far away from Squamish. Community voices are crucial in issues like this If you attended the public hearing, you would know that over 90% of Squamish residents spoke against the project. The article/editorial completely overlooked that perspective and dismissed the concerns of council members and the overwhelming public opinion as mere identity politics This undermines the democratic process, an

essential pillar that unbiased journalism should not only be recognizing, but also upholding.

Mocking valid environmental, social, and economic concerns, and calling the council’s actions “feet dragging” is very disrespectful. Careful decision-making is essential to building trust in projects like this that can have a long-lasting impact on our community. The concerns raised by the citizens are not baseless We have seen what is happening in communities in B.C., where LNG projects have destroyed sacred waters and salmon habitats, and deployed militarygrade policing units. It is not surprising that Squamish residents are concerned about

this project.

Local newspapers have a role in covering local issues, but the editorial has taken it upon itself to basically say that industry should have a greenlight to anything they want to do in this community as long as they tick the boxes, regardless of even ticking them responsibly. This doesn’t look like journalism, this sounds like being paid off by industry and doing their propaganda work for them.

I am really disappointed. Hoping for more professional reporting coming out from the “editorial” section in the future.

Ankit Sharma Squamish

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KaianFieldhouse

LauraSmith

Mason Family(JBL) ErikaDickens

2022GradParentCommittee

KailasMartinello

Howe Sound Secondary LiomarPhielAncheta

Howe Sound Secondary HareenaBadyal

Howe Sound Secondary ValentinaGuterresSimionato

Howe Sound Secondary EmmaLane

Howe Sound Secondary LindaLu

Howe Sound Secondary

HazelOgden

Howe Sound Secondary RiyaSandhu

Howe Sound Secondary KaranjotThandi

Howe Sound Secondary HannahWilson

The2019 PromCommittee

NicoleMcLeod

The Publicand Private Workersof Canada TenzinHoog

The Publicand Private WorkersofCanada IsabellaMounzer

Quantum TechnologyCorporation

Quantum TechnologyCorporation

Quantum TechnologyCorporation

Quantum TechnologyCorporation

TheRoyalCanadianLegionBranch#277

EmmaLane

LindaLu

OwenMcJannet

AlexanderTheed

EvaBaleshtaShore

HOWE SOUNDSECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY 2024

PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS

AWARDNAME

RalphSerightMemorialBursary

RE/MAXScholarshipforEntrepreneurship

ReshamandDarshanLalliMemorialScholarship

Richie Stelmack Memorial Award

Robert W. McIntoshMemorialScholarship Fund

RonAndersonMemorialScholarship

RotaryClubofSquamish Scholarship

RoyalCanadianLegionBranch#277PoppyBursary

RoyalLePage/Black TuskRealtyScholarship

SarahMcSeveneyScholarship

SD48InternationalAcademic Scholarship

SD48InternationalAcademicScholarship

Sea To SkyCourier& FreightScholarship

SeatoSkyGondola Award

Sea To SkyPrincipals’/VicePrincipals'Scholarship

Sea To Sky Teachers’Assoc. W.J.TinneyMemorial Scholarship

Sea To Sky Teachers’Assoc. W.J.Tinney Memorial Scholarship

Sea To Sky Teachers’Assoc. W.J.Tinney Memorial Scholarship

Sea To Sky Teachers’Assoc. W.J.Tinney Memorial Scholarship

Sea’T’SkyBigBand Award

SeanHorneLegacyScholarship

Sigma TauEpsilonMu- ΣτεμScholarship

Sigma TauEpsilonMu- ΣτεμScholarship

SquamishArtsCouncilScholarship

SquamishGardeners’ Award

SquamishGardeners’ Award

SquamishGeneralHospital Auxiliary -Health Education Bursary

SquamishLillooetRegional DistrictAreaDBursary

SquamishLillooetRegionalDistrict AreaDBursary

SquamishLions Club Award

SquamishLions Club Award

SquamishMinorHockey Association Award

SquamishMinorHockey Association Award

SquamishMinorHockey Association Award

SquamishSavings Ed AntoshMemorialBursary

SquamishSavings Ed AntoshMemorial Bursary

SquamishSeniorCitizensAssociation Branch 70 Bursary

Squamish Tutoring Award

Squamish ValleyRod&GunClub Award

Squamish ValleyRod&GunClubEnv. Stewardship Award

Squamish YouthCouncilScholarship

Squamish Youth TriathlonScholarship-Supporting Our Athletes

SteffanieLawrenceMemorial Award

SteffanieLawrenceMemorialScholarship

TrevorHarrisScholarship

TristanLindsay Memorial Award

WendyThompsonScholarship

WendyThompsonScholarship

WendyThompsonScholarship

WoodfibreLNGScholarship

WoodfibreLNGScholarship

WoodfibreLNGScholarship

WoodfibreLNGScholarship

DONOR

RECIPIENT

TheRoyalCanadianLegionBranch#277 CedarPidgeon

RE/MAX Sea to SkyRealEstate Jaxon Kearns

PaulandRoshanLalli Sasha O’Connor

SeatoSkyGondola KaianFieldhouse

The SquamishCommunity Foundation NicoleMcLeod

The SquamishCommunity Foundation OskarSandell

TheRotaryClubof Squamish JennibelleLin

TheRoyalCanadianLegionBranch#277 JadeKingston

RoyalLePage/Black TuskRealty NicoleMcLeod

TheWhistlerCommunity Foundation IsabellaMounzer

SchoolDistrict48-International Ed Program BellaLiu

SchoolDistrict48-International Ed Program LorenaMendezJimenez

Sea To SkyCourierandFreight

SeatoSkyGondola

JennibelleLin

Sarahvan Eerdt

TheHowe Sound Principals'/Vice Principals'Assoc. BellaAskew

The Sea To Sky Teachers’Assoc. KaianFieldhouse

The Sea To Sky Teachers’Assoc.

The Sea To Sky Teachers’Assoc.

The Sea To Sky Teachers’Assoc.

Sea’T’SkyBigBand

KiannaHeisterman

Owen McJannet

HeidiSchenk

CharlieMalpass

Family& friendsof SeanHorne Elsie Tosh

SarbjotMann

SarbjotMann

The SquamishArtsCouncil

The SquamishGardeners’Club

The SquamishGardeners’Club

The SquamishGeneralHospital Auxiliary

The SquamishLillooetRegionalDistrictAreaD

The SquamishLillooetRegionalDistrictAreaD

The SquamishLions Club

The SquamishLions Club

The SquamishMinorHockeyAssociation

The SquamishMinorHockeyAssociation

The SquamishMinorHockeyAssociation

Squamish Savings

Squamish Savings

The Squamish Senior CitizensAssoc. Branch 70

Squamish Tutoring

The Squamish ValleyRod&GunClub

The Squamish ValleyRod& Gun Club

Squamish YouthCouncil

Squamish Youth Triathlon

BrendaandAndrewDoherty

TheLawrence Family

SquamishElementary School PAC & Teachers

Gregand SarahLindsay

TheWhistlerCommunity Foundation

TheWhistlerCommunity Foundation

TheWhistlerCommunity Foundation

WoodfibreLNG

WoodfibreLNG

WoodfibreLNG

WoodfibreLNG

OwenMcJannet

JulieSchaber

EvaBaleshtaShore

CharlieMathesonSmith

KaranjotThandi

Catarina Fenton

ValentinaGuterresSimionato

ShahdKizawi

DaelynJoseph

Jennibelle Lin

GradyDenis

BradHunter

Jaxon Kearns

Catarina Fenton

MateoRodriguezReid

EvaBaleshtaShore

Neve Harrop

BrianMcDonald

HannahWilson

ValentinaGuterresSimionato

CedarPidgeon

IsabellaPepper

Catarina Fenton

CameronGillie

RockyMcKone

BellaAskew

KiannaHeisterman

JojoNg

ShahdKizawi

Owen McJannet

JulieSchaber

AlexanderTheed

We wouldlike tothankallthecommunity members,organizationsandbusinessesfortheirtremendousgenerosity andsupportforourgraduates.

Liam Ishai

Oscar Black

Ryan Clark

Colton MacKay

Ryan Grimm

Will Smart

Mattheus Heslop

Archie Clarke

Lilly Dumais

Maya Park

Jesse-Fin Groot

Luke Wilson

We’d like to start off with a quote from Amy Poehler “You can’tdo it alone. Be open to collaboration. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you. Spenda lot oftime withthem and it will change your life.”

This quote perfectly encapsulates our grad class by highlighting the importance of collaboration among challenges It is done by finding a diverse group that inspires and pushes each other, which reflects the journey of our grad class uniting together The transformative power of these shared experiences truly shows our ability to navigate chaos and grow together.

Good evening faculty, alumni, friends, family and distinguished guests, thank you for joining us on this special day. My name is Bella Askew and my name is Karanjot Thandi We hope you’re enjoying your night so far.

As we gather here today, with pride and anticipation, it is an honour to stand before you as the valedictorians of the Howe Sound Secondary School Class of 2024 Now, before we take you on a journeydown memory lane. I’ll start by saying this, TRULY, our time together has been nothing short of remarkable, and today, we celebrate not only our academic achievements but also the unique and chaotic bond we have formed over the years. It seems like just yesterday, wewere all scattered across town attending different elementary schools. Our backpacks being half the size of us, (well only some of us) this is where we grew the passionfor lunch breaks and escaped the classrooms Our biggestfears being not getting a swing or failing an attempt of a backflipoff the spiderweb. (ah, the simpler times of playground trauma)

Before we knew it, wewere all at Don Ross Middle School where our emotions and curiosity ran high! We loveda challenge and voiced our thoughts until we pretty much got what we wanted If not, we gave the school a good run. Our days were filled with sneaking into the gym to play basketball, sliding down the pole and seeing how fast we could make it to gym and back These choices were mischievous,but were part of our journey towards self-discovery

Yes, our middle school years were a time of loud and vibrant energy, as we pushed the boundaries to match our egos, (but we all know, some of those egos are still outside of the lines, myself included) but all this fun came to a halting stop when COVID-19 hit. At first all of us were against online school, but once we found out the work wasn’t for any marks, we were allfor it (maybe thisis where we got our work ethic from). Despite the distance, we found ways to stay connected andsupport one another. Plus it was like having a 6 monthsummer vacation in the middle of grade 8. We wished grade9 would be the same, but to our parents’ relief, they opened back up, albeit with a couple restrictions Our friends’ faces, were all replaced by blue masks, and hand sanitizer, became a part of our dailyroutine.

HOWE SOUND SECONDARY SCHOOL VALEDICTORIANS’ SPEECH

Even with these restrictions in place, we could still get up to our chaotic middle school mischief Transitioning to Howe Sound Secondary, we found ourselves once again as the new kids on the block. With a new school and covid ending, the only L we took that year, was the one on the back of our cars. We finally had freedom and spent way too much money in grade 10, where we single handily raised McDonalds and Starbucks yearly income at lunch. It was at this time where we started to discover the quiet yet perspicacious leaders among us Our class may have startedloud, but as we grew, we also learned the value of independence and the strengththat lies in quiet determination. In Grade 11, we finally got off the sidelines, as ourrole in the game of high school started to really matter We got our drivers licence (at least most of us did) making pointless trips driving around town and over passengering on the first day. Withthis new foundsuper power, our grade started coming together as one big group. Thisis where we mastered the planning and execution of many epic river parties, making them seamlesslyappear out of thin air.

Then boom! The torch had been passed What felt like years away finally became reality as it was our last first day of school September 5th we walked into the school with our heads held high and our egos held higher Some of us were excited, and others, not so much.

Though if we’re being honest here our year was the last year we respected and understood the unwritten-written rules about the parkinglots and prom dresses! But we don’t have to get into that right now. It became the time where we finally could have actual spare blocks and not just skip CLE (CLE isn’ta spare block?). Well for some of us it might have felt like it, as they’re still working to pass that class. This is the year where we faced new requirements, adapted to shifts in traditions, and realised that we ARE the change for the years to come

Our independence grew and our teachers became more worried as missing assignments piled up in students’ google classrooms (but that’s nothing a little chat gpt and quill-bot can’t handle) As we reflect back on our grad class we came to the decision that, Our class is a mosaic of diverse groups: the band and drama performers, the outdoor leadership enthusiasts, the athletes, the brainiacs, and the trades students Each group brought its own unique flavour to our collective experience Whether they were in class, out on the field or hanging out in the MPR our grad class still managed to pass every class. Our dreams and future did not come easy, let’s notforget about the people who got us here All of this would have not been possible without our parents. On behalf of every student, I’d like to say thank you to all the amazing parents and guardians who have been theresupporting us since day one. Another key factor in all of our success has been the amazing teachers here We

owe so much to the incredible teachers who have guided us along the way.

Some of our highlights include how Ms Brandt taught us to take the derivative of alogarithmic function. *(I know real riveting stuff.) Mr. Shea, with his endless repertoire of dad jokes and who also taught us how to pull off plaid shirts. Mr. Q, who never failed to surprise us by either eating all the winners’ candy or getting triggy with it Ms Jazic, who blessed us with mentorships and set us up for life beyond these beige school walls. And last but definitely not least let’s not forget Ms Lewis who taught us that some laws I mean rules are meant to be broken Along with the teachers, we’d like to give a special thank you to the support, admin and custodial staff. If you’ve ever been in any of the boys (or girls) washrooms, you’ll know how hard the custodians work every day to keep the school looking spotless We would like to especially thank Maria, who could always be seen with a huge smile on her face no matter what!

Maria, we wish you could stay with us throughout our lives now, as we start to waterfalldown into the reality oflife, we can truly see the difficulties that lie ahead. We no longer have teachers to hold our hands through class or excuse us from work we might’ve missed

Some of us will see these differences as we head down the post-secondary route, others will go on to experience the joys and cultures of the world, and some of us, well they’re still indecisive and going to continue rocking the Squamish lifestyle until something comes their way.

As we look back on the activities, parties, and learning curves we’ve navigated together, it becomes clear that these experiences have shaped us into who we are today. We’ve learned to balance hard work with slowly letting loose, to embrace challenges with confidence, and to cherish the moments we share with friends. Look around you after these next two weeks you probably won’t see most of these faces ever again. So geta good look at these beautiful people that helped to make our high school experience that much more remarkable Let’s carry the memories we made with us as a reminder of where we started and how far we can go

Let us lock in here fora sec.

If there’s one thing you take away from the speech let it be this Everyone sitting in this room right now is full of potential, whether you realise it or not you are capable of becoming anything you want. Now as you leave high school to move onto the next chapter of your life, embrace what makes you unique anddon’t let others extinguish the flame inside of you. Some of us here may be nervous, excited or even scared for what’s next in life, whatever emotion you may be feeling there’s at least one other person in theroom whofeels the exact same way. It’s cool to see how we all have different emotions for the same thing, in a way, these differences are what makes us

connected. In this room, we aresurrounded by future athletes, educators,entrepreneurs and other world-class talent.

So as we stand on the brink of this incredible journey, remember that life is an adventure. Embrace the twists and turns, the ups and downs, and know that every experience will shape you into the person you’re meant to be We may not all know what lies ahead, but that’s the beauty of it We have the power to create our own paths, to make choices that reflect our true selves So, go out there and carve a future that is uniquely yours where you stay true to yourselves, true to your beliefs and no matter what the world may throw at you, always remember to be authentic. But the question is How can we accomplish this? Here are three rules to follow. Number one. Never stop asking questions, exploring new ideas, and making new connections. Curiosity is the key to growth and innovation so let it guide you to new horizons. Number two whatever you do,do it with passion. Whether you’re pursuing a career,a hobby, or a cause, let your heart guide you. Passion is what fuels greatness and brings fulfilment to our lives. We all know how passionate we can get as we’ve demonstrated this past year.

Number 3. No matter what path you choose, remember that you have the ability to make a difference Whether big or small, your actions can change the world. Be the change you wish to see, and inspire others to do the same

As we go our separate ways, let’s promise to stay connected. The friendships we’ve built here are just the beginning. Keep in touch,support each other, and remember that you’re never alone on this journey.

While we cherish these connections, let’s also embrace the lessons that come from stepping out of our comfort zones.

Don’t be afraid to fail Failure is not the end, it truly is ONLY a4 letter word! Instead, it’s awareness of the stepping stones that are needed to move in a different direction. Learn from your mistakes, grow from your challenges, and keep moving forward with resilience and determination. We want you to dream big, dream often, and dream without limits as the future is full of endless possibilities.

And above all, have fun! Enjoy the ride, laugh often, and savour every moment Let’s promise to live life to the fullest and make the most of every opportunity. Remember, no matter how hard life gets, you will always have the class of 2024 kicking the world’s butt by your side.

So Class of 2024, as we step into the future, let’s carry with us the lessons we’ve learned, the friendships we’ve made, and the spirit of our journey. Let’s be the trailblazers, the dreamers, and the leaders of tomorrow Congratulations to each and every one of you here tonight. And here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities. Cheers!

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HOWE SOUNDSECONDARY SCHOOL

INDIGENOUS VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH

Nu chap men wa hal7th, Hazel Paull kwi en sna, tina chen tl’a Wiwkum Úxwumixw skwxwa7mesh chen

What I just said was hello to you all. My name is Hazel Paull, I come from the village of Wiwkum andI am Squamish

Hello graduating class, Together we have reached the end of our 13 year journey, strengthening our friendships, overcoming challenges, and obtaining pride in our school.I am proud to be Valedictorian, representing the Squamish Nation and being the biggest Indigenous grad class Howe Sound Secondary has ever had. Seeing all of my fellow grads today gives me a sense of pride and encouragement to keep going with my dreams We are the first graduating class to have every single student complete an indigenous focused course for graduation. Thisis something worth celebrating It has given our class an insight into the

ways of our people, how they lived and stilldo. I have also learnedalot from beinga part of Indigenous Leadership, BC First Peoples and English First Peoples. These classes have given me more access to knowledge and information about my ancestors and people I am happy that all of my classmates have learned about Indigenous people and culture, and more specifically the Squamish Nation way of living. With all of the knowledge that our grad class has learnedI hope that they can go out in the world and advocate for their indigenous

“I am happy that all of my classmates have learned about Indigenous people and culture, and more specifically the Squamish Nation way of living.“

community members, and continue learning more because this is just the beginning of our shared learning journey. I would now like to talk directly to my fellow Indigenous Grads. We are the future of our nations and communities. We are going out in the world to make our people proud and clearing the way for the upcoming

generations. We could not have done it without the support of everyone helping us along the way, our families, communities, school staff and especially the compassionate staff of Howe Sound

HOWE SOUND SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATION 2024

PHOTOS BY DAVID BUZZARD FOR THE SQUAMISH CHIEF

Secondary. From watching us take our first steps to watching us step across the stage and out into the world. We are our ancestors’ greatest dreams coming to life. Xwi7ski we got this

As we embark on the next chapter of our lives, I encourage each of you to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you choose to take a gap year, travel, pursue higher education, or enter the workforce, my hope is that you find happiness and fulfillment in the pursuit of your passions. May we all carry the sense of community and connection that defines Squamish wherever life takes us, knowing that we areforever bonded by our shared experiences and memories en ha7lth skwalwen kwachnumiyop i itti see you all here

On ha7lth skwalwen kwachnumiyop i itti see you all here

Xwi7ski we got this

HOWE SOUND SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATION 2024

PHOTOS BY DAVID BUZZARD FOR THE SQUAMISH CHIEF

Matthew Gordon Payton Killins TysenIke GaretStHilaire

Remedies fora Fear of Change

by Salem Murray

If you stay still for long enough, Can you sense your future self watching?

The past lies like smoke, Low to the ground, Shrouding and formless

Bearing the echo of what you once were This former reality, once so inhabited, hasbecome transient:

A landscape travellers have often spoken of. To stay here is to fall into the most soothing confines

One thing remains constant: In every dream and waking hour, The present goes on Filled withthe inherent gawky complexity of living, of consequences, of elastic muscle, vice-like,

The weight that comes withthe organization of matter the weight of being all, all contained inside of this distinct form

It is an illusion; you arenot separate in the way youbelieve; the particles that associate to you, your incorporated molecules are only borrowed. Your flesh and fingernail, the ache that resides in your bones, is universal.

Time, that familiar reckoner will dissolve the dissonance we feel within ourselves. In the same way ice returns to water, steadily following the least resistance.

In the absence of my own wisdom, I find comfort in the familiar cycle of the seasons. this moment will fade into the patchwork of early summer, of change, of leaves showing their silvery undersides this too, will enter the borderlands of memory

To stare down the barrel of the future is to inhabit an uncertain reality: thisis a weight worth shouldering.

Go home, and find echoes of belonging within yourself wake up in a place that makes you feel known. For all of you, my hope is that you feel recognized, wherever you choose to go

If this land here, this moment, does not call to you in the same way, that does not make you the one who is out of place

BUSINESS ED

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies:

Accounting

Michael Cooper

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies: Entrepreneurship

Daelyn Joseph

Heidi Schenk

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies: Marketing

Chloe Young

Top Business Education Award

Bella Askew

ENGLISH

For excellence in Creative Writing 12

Cameron Gillie

For excellence in English Studies 12

Kailas Martinello

Cedar Pidgeon

Julie Schaber

For excellence in English: First Peoples 12

Julia Cranston

Owen McJannet

Jojo Ng

For excellence in Media Arts 12: Yearbook

Raul del Rosario

STUDIO ARTS 12

For demonstrating determination, commitment and excellence in a Studio Art 12 course

Frankie Baines

Valentina Guterres Simionato

Sarah van Eerdt

THEATRE PRODUCTION

For demonstrating exceptional service to the Theatre

Production Program

Sarah van Eerdt

James Fujimagari

CONCERT BAND 12

For excellence in Concert Band

Charlie Malpass

THEATRE

For excellence in Directing and Scriptwriting 12

Cameron Gillie

For excellence in Technical Theatre

Eva Baleshta Shore

Hazel Ogden

For excellence in Theatre Performance

Hannah Wilson

Senior Theatre Award for excellence in Theatre

Demery Willson-Rymer

ART TOP BANANA

Top Banana - For overall excellence in Visual Arts

Elise Bourdon

HOWE SOUND SECONDARY SCHOOL AWARDS 2024

HOME ECONOMICS

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies:

Food Studies

Holden Roy

Garet St Hilaire

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies:

Textiles

Cedar Pidgeon

Sarah van Eerdt

LANGUAGES

Prix d’excellence en Français 11

Phoenix Prevost-Bloomberg

Prix d’excellence en Français 12

Laura Smith

Prix d’excellence en Français Langue Seconde-Immersion 12

Jacob Quist

ATHLETHIC LEADERSHIP

for excellence in Athletic Leadership

Bella Askew

INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP

For excellence in Indigenous Leadership

Cedar Pidgeon

Hazel Paull

LIBRARY

Outstanding Library Service

Cameron Gillie

MAJOR

Governor General’s Award Top Grad from 2023

Sophia Perry

Margaret Marchant Service Award

Bella Askew

Hazel Ogden

Most Outstanding Student

Ella Guerin

Oskar Sandell

Outstanding Citizenship Award

Jasmine Baker

Sounder Spirit Award

Michael Chandler

Julia Cranston

Tim Dowler Memorial Service Award

Aidan Thomson

MATH

Most Outstanding Student in Calculus 12

Ben Pallotta

Most outstanding student in Foundations of Math 12

Reese Voelker

Most Outstanding Student in Pre-Calculus 12

Bella Liu

Most Outstanding Student in Pre-Calculus 12

Owen McJannet

PHE

For excellence in Senior Physical and Health Education

NathanMartin

Liam Milburn

Grade 12 Athlete of the Year

Matto Flaser

Nuala Gunn Savjord

SCIENCE

For excellence in Anatomy and Physiology 12

Ella Guerin

For excellence in Chemistry 12

Frankie Baines

Kyungju Han

For excellence in Environmental Science 12

Elise Bourdon

For excellence in Physics 12

Emma Lane

H. John McDougall Science -Math Award

Ella Guerin

Owen McJannet

SOCIAL STUDIES

For excellence in 20th Century World History 12

Laura Smith

For excellence in BC First Peoples 12

Grady Denis

Kailas Martinello

Rachel Raiser

For excellence in Human Geography 12

Mateo Lussier

For excellence in Law Studies 12

Nicole McLeod

For excellence in Law Studies 12

Cedar Pidgeon

For excellence in Psychology 12

Nicole McLeod

For excellence in Social Justice 12

Rachel Raiser

TECH

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies: Art Metal & Jewellery 12

Laura Smith

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies: Automotive

Casper Smith

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies: Computer Programming 12

Evan Nasu

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies: Computer Programming 12

Mateo Rodriguez Reid

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies:

Digital Media Arts 12

Elise Bourdon

For excellence in Applied Design, Skills and Technologies: Metalworking

Kenneth Ledingham

Overall Top Technology Education Award

Finn Miller

Top Carpenter

Rocky McKone

Top Chef Award

Sebastian Baleshta Shore

Top Electrician

Russell Rowland

Soaryn Wippich

KatieSwerdferger

CameronOstrom Carter Proudfoot

Charlie Malpass MakaylaLynn

Jade Kingston

Jayden Bir Rhys Daly ShahdKizawi

NATIONALINDIGENOUSPEOPLESDAY JUNE21

SQUAMISH RCMP UNVEILS WELCOME POLE

Local youth spent months learning and carving with the RCMP

SCOTT TIBBALLS stibballs@piquenewsmagazine.com

There wasa good turnout to see the work done by Squamish youth at the Squamish RCMP detachment on Thursday June 13, with 40 people attending a traditionalSḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) ceremony for the unveiling of a welcome pole.

The pole takes pride of place in the foyer of the Squamish RCMP building, and according to Don Ross Middle School First Nations support worker Anthony Joseph (Is’gh’li-ya), is intended to symbolize that the police detachment is a safe and welcoming

place for all in the community.

The WelcomePole itself is the result of months of work by Squamish youth who learned and carved and connected with each other and others in the community, like the Squamish RCMP.

Speaking at the ceremony, Joseph explained that the WelcomePole was the end result of an initiative by local RCMP to build relationships with the community. That initiative was possible thanks to funding from B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture Office that the detachment received in early 2023 to conduct community outreach, and working with Squamish youth was how they chose to direct the almost $10,000 in funding.

“The goal of the project set out for Squamish RCMP members to help build better relationships and resilience within

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PHOTO BY SCOTT TIBBALLS/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF Anthony Joseph (Is’gh’li-ya) speaks at the ceremony.

We arehonoured to celebrate the uniqueheritage,cultureand contributions of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixwand First Nations, Inuitand MétisPeoples acrossthe countryonthis Indigenous Peoples Day.

We celebrateand give generousthanks to the Skwxwú7mesh People, past,present andfuture,whohave livedonthese lands since timeimmemorial.

JUNE21 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLESDAY

TheDistrict of Squamish is committedtoa long-termjourney towardsTruth,Healing and Reconciliation in Squamish-one that is connected to anationalmovement forReconciliation in Canada.Wesupport Reconciliationandhealingefforts, engagement andpartnershipstobuild strong relationships with FirstNations foundedinrespect andrecognition of Indigenous rights,culture andheritage.

Visit: squamishlibrary.ca/indigenous-resources to learnmoreabout Indigenous Historyand Resources forTruth andReconciliation.

WELCOME POLE: Continued from 41

the community, specifically with the Squamish youth,” explained Joseph.

“The project had officers connect and build rapport with youth from the community, which in the end built longlasting relationships. The youth were also able to learn the traditional ways of carving from a distinguished local Nation artist, Art Harry (see Appl-tun).”

During the ceremony, Harry shared stories of how they had carved the pole, and challenges that came up and were addressed as work progressed.

It was quite the journey: The project started in November 2023 with a ceremony to honour the more than three-metre-tall cedar log that was used for the project. Every Thursday for months, youth from the Don Ross Secondary School Indigenous Youth Program came to the Squamish RCMP detachment on Finch Drive to learn the culture of carving the pole.

“Students and members were able to build their own mallets, learn how to sharpen the tools, and learned basic carving skills of the various shapes on the pole It was also important to share meals after the work was completed each week,” said Joseph.

“We all learned respect, connection, and communication skills with each other during the carving of the pole The Squamish Welcome Pole is placed at the front of the Squamish detachment to showcase the collaborative efforts of all involved,” he said.

“The WelcomePole Project is one way for us to contribute to reconciliation; we can build trust within the community, the youth, and builda pathway forward. It is important to the members in the Sea to Sky to build strong relationships where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.”

The grant for the project was secured by

Theproject had officers connect and build rapport with youthfrom the community, whichintheend builtlong-lasting relationships.

ANTHONYJOSEPH

Staff Sgt. Gareth Bradley, who told the Squamish Chief that carving projects with Squamish youth was something of a passion project, as he had previously worked with them to carvea canoe in 2017.

“Working with Art [Harry] and carving paddles, we wanted to do something bigger From a community perspective we wanted to get the members involved and the youth, and teach them the skills of some elders and bring everything all together into one thing,” he said.

“The detachment, for me, should be a shared place where people are welcome to come and feel safe, and that’s what the pole represents. In doing the work withthe kids we build lasting relationships and meaningful connections with them.”

During the ceremony, attendeesheard words from members of the Nation, Squamish RCMP, District of Squamish, and the Squamish Men’s Shed Society, who all talked about the importance of building relationships and achieving goals.

The WelcomePole, now unveiled, is situated in the foyer of the Squamish RCMP detachment on Finch Drive.

Fromtheearliestdays ofplanningfortheWoodfibreLNG project,the company hasprioritizedestablishingdeep andauthenticrelationshipsandmeaningfuleconomic partnershipswith Indigenous communities. These efforts ledtotheestablishment of theSquamishNation Environmental Assessment Agreement, ImpactBenefit Agreements with Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-WaututhNation),andthe recent approvalofthe Project’sGenderand Cultural Safety ManagementPlan.

On May14,2024, WoodfibreLNGsetaNorth American first by establishinga formal,comprehensiveplanto protectworkersand communitymembersfromphysical, mental or emotionalharm. This Genderand Cultural Safety ManagementPlanisthe first-of-its-kindinthe Canadian resource industry andhasbeendesignedtoensurea workplaceculturefreeofviolence,bullying, intimidation or abuse.Itowesitssuccess to themanybrave effortsof Indigenous women and community membersstriving to makechange informed by thedifficult historicaland presentexperiencesof Indigenouspeoplesacrossthe country.

This work stemmed from acknowledgingthehistoryof industrialdevelopmentinCanadaanditsimpactson Indigenous communities, includingwomen.Thesewere documentedinthe Calls forJusticefromtheNational Inquiry into Missingand Murdered Indigenous Women andGirls, andthefederalStanding Committeeonthe Statusof Women’s report, AddressingViolence Against Indigenous Women andGirlsinthe ContextofResource DevelopmentProjects. Theseinitiativesdemonstrated historical tiesbetweenbothtransient workforcesand resource extractionindustriesandviolencetowards women,specifically Indigenous women.

In 2022, WoodfibreLNGbegandevelopingprogramming to prioritizegendersafetyandinclusioninthe workplace, in workeraccommodationsand in the community. In the Springof2023,WoodfibreLNGbecamethefirstprojectin anysectortofullyadoptthe CallsforExtractiveand DevelopmentIndustries,resultingfromtheNational Inquiry,and to inviteIndigenous womentoparticipatein implementing relatedprogramming.Having Indigenous

National Indigenous PeoplesDayinCanada is asignificantoccasiontohonor and celebrateIndigenous history, the numerous contributionsof Indigenouspeoples, andour rich Indigenouscultural heritagefromcoast to coast,onthe lands we live, work,and play on today. Thisdayisespecially meaningful forWoodfibre LNG,asits site islocatedinthe uncededand traditional territory of the Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish Nation)and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-WaututhNation),two ofour Indigenouspartnersonthe Project.

women at the core of thisinitiativeiskey giventhe historic marginalization of IndigenouspeopleinCanada.

“The participationof Indigenous women in developinggender and cultural safety programming has beenvitalin ensuringthat ourinitiatives trulymeetthe concernsand needsofthe Squamish Nationandother Indigenouspeoples.Beyondtheir guidance, the activeinvolvementofIndigenous women in training our workforceongenderviolence has providedrealinsight to our employees and createsamoregenuinelearning environment.”

Christine Kennedy,President of Woodfibre LNG

AGender Safety Advisory Committee wasestablished, madeupofIndigenousand non-Indigenous women,with the mandateto provide directinput ongendersafetyand relatedprogramming,policies andproceduresandtakea roleinimplementing relatedrecommendations.The committee hasguided WoodfibreLNG in establishing important pillars of its Genderand Cultural Safety plan including:

Mandatory,in-personcultural awarenessandgender safety trainingdelivered by Indigenoustrainersfor allstaff, contractorsand suppliers.

Afoundational Worker Code of Conduct, establishing requirementsfor respectful behaviorandzero-tolerance forbullying,harassmentanddiscrimination.

Dedicated positions to championgendersafetyand economic inclusion,including Indigenous FloatelCultural Managerpositions,anIndigenousWorkforce DevelopmentManager to support, attractand recruitlocal Indigenousemployees,and an IndigenousBusiness Advocate role to pursueopportunitiesfor Indigenous-owned businesses to work with Woodfibre LNG.

Providingtrainings in personal safety and risk identification forwomenandgirlsin Squamish and

workingwith local organizations to support programs for women,withtheintent of leaving alegacyofreduced vulnerabilityandincreased personal confidenceand security.

Afour-year researchproject, thatwill collectand assess data relatedtogender-basedviolence, allowingWoodfibre LNG to continuallyimprove and create futurebest practices forresourceprojects.

“Participatinginthisinitiativehasbeen ahonour,” explained Toni Dumais,a memberofthe Gender Safety Committee,“It symbolizes atransformation in resource developmentfrombeing primarily consumerdrivento one thatincludes social responsibility. This shiftfosters growthand empowermentfor allinvolved.”

To date,morethan1,000of WoodfibreLNG’s staff, contractorsand suppliershave received in-personcultural awarenessandgendersafetytraining.Byinvestingin expanding workers’understandingofharassmentand violence and supportingprogramsthataim to prevent violence, WoodfibreLNGistakingcrucial steps inthe journey of reconciliation with the Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(SquamishNation),the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)NationandotherIndigenous nations.

Watchmembers of the Gender Safety AdvisoryCommitteeshare their response to theapprovalof the Genderand Cultural Safety ManagementPlan. woodfibrelng.ca

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AB.C. corpsprogram that trains andhires youngpeopletodojobsthatsoftenthe blow of climatechangeisplanningon expandingacrossthe province afteritreceiveda $3-million fundingboost.

Announcedbythe province Monday,the moneygives theYouth ClimateCorps BC leverage to access fundingfromother sources such as cities.Thatmeans it will seea more than tripling of itsannualbudgetto$2million from $600,000,money that will allowthe groupto expand beyond currentoperationscentred in the Kootenays, northernVancouver Island and theLower Mainland.

“It’sa really bigdeal,”saidBen Simoni, executivedirectorofthe group. “Thisthree milliondollars really givesus theability to scale up ourprograms.”

“Itmeans that we canreallyexpandour programming,and serveatleast another12 communities.”

Createdbythe Kootenay-based conservation groupWildsight in 2020,the ClimateCorps programpaysa“living wage”toyoung people between17and 30 as they gettrainingand work experience relatedto climateaction.

Theideaofbuildingregionaland even national climatecorps hasgainedtractionin

Squamish,southernVancouver Island andthe northeast

recent years. Modelled on theCivilian Conservation Corpsofthe GreatDepression, between 1933 and1942the U.S. programput to workaboutthree millionworkers,who expandednational parks, plantedbillionsof trees, andbuilt hundreds of thousandsofdams androads.

In September2023, U.S. PresidentJoe Biden rekindledthe idea,adaptingitfor anew eraand anew setofproblems. TheAmericanClimate Corps, said theWhite House, will trainyoung people in conservation,deployclean energy projects andadvance theability of communities to adapttoclimate change.

Twomonthslater,a Canada-widesurvey found78per cent of adultCanadians would either back or accept thelaunchofanational climatecorps.

TheDavid Suzuki Foundation-backedgroup theClimate Emergency Unit,which commissioned thepoll, hasbeenactivelyadvocatingfor thefederal governmenttofundthe creationofa Canadian climatecorps that wouldcreate20,000 jobswitha$1-billion-a-year investment.

Signingupfor atwo-yearstint wouldprovide participants with alivingwage, help communities cope with wildfires, heat wavesorflooding events,and buildnew infrastructure to rehabilitate nature anddrive down therelease of carbonpollution.

“Young people across B.C. grew up witnessing

theincreasingly damaging effectsofa changing climate,”MinisterofEnvironment andClimate Change Strategy George Herman said ina statementfromNelson Monday.

Youth ClimateCorps BC wouldgiveyoung people “tools they need”toconfrontclimate change at avulnerablemoment, he said.

So far, theB.C.program hashelpedcommunitiesbuild up localfoodsources,improve energy efficiency,and reduce wildfire risk.

OutsideofNelson, aprogram to thin outthe forestsofa nearby provincial park aimedto restoreecosystems, preventwildfires and improvedrinkingwater forthenearby community. Back in town,young workers installedsolar panels andheatpumps,and retrofittedwindows anddoors at ahomefor adults with developmentaldisabilities. The building nowhas alower carbon footprintand is more comfortableduringextreme heat andcold.

At anotherprogram in Kamloops,young participants worked with thecitytodeliver an educationprogram teaching residentshow to better climate-prooftheir homes during extreme weather, andhow toreduce theirgreenhousegas emissionswhile lowering energy costs. Roughly 80 percentofthe people whotookthe assessment latersaidtheywould make changesto homes.

Andonthe north endofVancouver Island, youngpeopleworkedtorejuvenate

Kwakwaka’wakwtraditional cultural andland managementpractices.

Simoni says thegroup launched itslatest programinSquamishlastweek, hiring five youngpeopletocarry outair sealingworkin people’s homes to help them reduce thecostof heatingand cooling, whilekeeping outwildfire smoke.

Thegroup also recently received agreen grant from theCityofVancouver andislooking to expand southonVancouver Island to places like Courtenay, acommunity that just passeda resolution to work with theClimateCorps.

Whilethe B.C. programoffersamodel to test outthatnational vision,sometradespeople workingwiththe ClimateCorps have raised concerns that thoseenteringthe programdon’t have thetrainingrequiredtodoskilled work, likeinstallingheatpumps.

Simoni said he is currentlydeveloping partnerships with tradeschools,soyoung people in theprogram canget thetrainingtheyneed.

Anotherplace Simoni wantstoexpandisB.C.’s northeast, theheart of theprovince’soil andgas industry,and theregionwiththe highest percentage of youngpeopleper capita.

“Theyhavelimited economicopportunities outsideofoil andgas,” Simoni said.“It just takes programs.”

“Wesee it as areallycost-effectiveway to scale up climateaction.”

SWIMMER SNAGS BRONZE AT NATIONAL SWIM CHAMPIONSHIP

‘I want to thank everyone in Squamish for believing in me’ she says

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For The Squamish Chief

Katie Coombs placed third in the 200-metre race at this year’s Masters Swimming Associationof British Columbia Canada Nationals, held in Windsor, in late May.

Masters swim is a competitive swim and training program for those older than 25 She also garnered a personal best in all 12 of her swims. While thisis not Coombs’s first trip to nationals, this one taught Coombs how to honour, accept and work with hernewly disabled body.

KEEP SWIMMING

In 2019, Coombs experienceda life-altering traumatic event in which she developed subsequent physical complications. In 2020, she was in a car accident and sustained what would become post-concussion syndrome. At first, she dipped her toes in the water, finding joy in floating in Alice Lake.

“I feel free when I’m in the water. Now, I feel like I swim more mindfully. I pay attention to how the water feels. The sounds of the water andI find it just really soothing. And so it’s actually really helped me heal,” said Coombs

ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILL

Swimming has not been a lifelong passion for Coombs, who hails from Winnipeg.

But, her parents always saw swimming as an essential life skill so she was put into swimming lessons as a kid. After a 2012 move to Squamish, she realized that she loved swimming In 2014, she started coaching.

“I got to work with a lot of kids, and just sharing my love and my knowledge for the sport was just, it was amazing to be able to pass on something that I love to other people,” said Coombs, who has since stopped coaching but says that people still call her and ask for help simply because they know she loves the sport.

COAST SWIM TEAM

These days, Coombs is a member of the Coast Swim team—a club that only meets in Vancouver. So, she gets sent a workout plan, andheads to her local pool, to put in the work while making sure she physically felt well.

“Some days,I was able to go to the pool and swim like 1,500 meters, and some days, all they can handle is 500.”

Coombs said it took acupuncture, physical therapy, and other medical professionals to help keep her body comfortable while swimming. But it was a group of other local swimmers, turned friends, whoheaded to the pool with her that helped her finally get

back into the pool in a meaningful way. While not on the same team, they train together.

“Sometimes, it’s really hard to get yourself to the pool, but then once I’m there, I’m super grateful that I did get myself there. So,I try to hold on to those feelings,” said Coombs.

She tooka break on the days sheneeded, listened to her body, and let go of theneed to beat herold times. She simply wanted the chance to be in the water and compete.

’IT FUELLED ME.’

At this year’s nationals, Coombs placed in the Top 10 in all of her races, securing a bronze in the 200-metre race But it was not the medal swim that left the biggest impact During her first race, the 800 m, things changed for Coombs

Ahead of the first race,nerves were in full force—even though she had prepared, suddenly, there were officials and hundreds of spectators

“I dove into the water and everyone else was super fast—they just went off. AndI was just like, ‘there’s no way [I] could keep that pace for 32 lengths.” said Coombs “I just kept telling myself long and strong and it was when I started overtaking other swimmers that were in my heat was That was when I realized that,I can do it.”

“It fuelled me.”

It was not just her internal drive that got her to touch the wall, it washer teammates’ support.

“I finished the race, andI looked at my team, and they were up in the stairs, and they were all jumping up and down and cheering, andI just looked at them and put my hands in the air becauseI was just so proud of myself,” said Coombs. According to Coombs, she was not even

aware she had garnered a bronze medal in the 200-metre freestyle race in her age group. She did not know until hours later, when she started getting texts from people congratulating her.

Sometimes,it’s really hard to get yourself to the pool, butthenonce I’m there, I’m super gratefulthat I did get myselfthere.

KATIE COOMBS

THANKS, SQUAMISH

But Coombs says none of this would have been possible without the Squamish community. A GoFundMe was set up by a friend to help ensure Coombs could attend nationals. To her surprise, she raised enough to cover the entire cost of the trip.

“I was really taken back … So, I would like to thank everyone in Squamish for believing in me and cheering me on and for supporting me.”

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SOFTBALL TEAM GARNERS SILVER AT LARGEST LOCAL TOURNEY

‘Everyone on our team worked super hard ... and we had a lot of fun,’ player

BAILEY MARTENS For The Squamish Chief

Squamish’s U17 Venom softball team took home silver, while the Langley Bulldogs earned gold at the Sea to Sky softball tournament hosted by Howe Sound Minor Ball the weekend of June 8.

Last year, the Howe Sound Venom won the tourney and advanced to the provincial championship for the first time

“It was a special moment, but last year was a better outcome. Too bad we couldn’t do that [again],” said Saylor Wampler of the U17 Venom, “[But] everyone on our team worked super hard this weekend, and we had a lot of fun, she added.

“Overall, we are super, super happy to come second But in the moment wewere a little bit disappointed.”

The U15 Howe Sound Chiefs came in seventh place.

“The Chiefs hada heartbreaker of a playoff game Sunday morning… We got knocked out of the playoffs in game one,” said Chiefs’ coach Mark Smith.

Fastpitch players from across the province flocked to Squamish to take part in Howe Sound Minor Ball’s largest fastpitch softball tournament since its inception, on June 6, 7, and 8. With 15 teams across 10 softball programs, the turnout trumped any previous enrolment.

According to Smith, last year, there were six teams.

“The fastpitch program is just taking off like a jet,”he said.

Smith said the Howe Sound Baseball League’s growth is due to its recent investment in travel ball, which involves teams playing games and tournaments across the province.

A few years ago, they started with one travel team; last year, they had two; this year, they have

four.

Smith said there is no pressure or obligation for teams to travel, but when they do, they are hooked.

“As soon as a team from Squamish does try it once they tend to fall in love with it, and the girls [are] really pushing hard and then parents and coaching staff getting behind it to keep fuelling that fire,” he said.

Leah Smith, Mark’s daughter, started playing softball last year when she askedher dad to be their coach.

He agreed under one condition: sheneeded to fill the team roster.

So, she recruited friends and the now U15 team was born.

A year later, the entire team returned for this season.

“That was kind of a really cool bonding moment It’s probably the most fun job I’ve ever had,” said coach Smith.

As for Leah, she loves everything about softball and the “sisterhood” it has given her: “rolling double plays, and catching hits off the bat catching fly balls and running bases, and getting to play with such an amazing team It’s [all] the best part.”

Ahead of the tournament, Smith told The Squamish Chief that some of the best players in the province would compete at the highest level.

“This isn’t grandpa’s slow pitch game,” he said.

He added that balls are regularly pitched at up to 50 miles per hour.

For the Howe Sound Chiefs, who were participating in this tournament for the first time, players knew that regardless of the outcome, they were in it together.

“If someone’s feeling down, our whole team works together to cheer them up. And if one person messes up, we make sure that it’s okay. We learn from our mistakes,” said team catcher Isla Halliday.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DEANNA WAMPLER The U17 Venom softball team team with their silvermedals.

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