DOCUMENTARY SHINES NEW LIGHT ON CASE OF MISSING WOMAN
Jodi Henrickson went missing from Bowen Island in 2009, investigation has new leads
WILL JOHNSON
For The Squamish Chief
Hope is a tricky word
For the family and friends of Jodi Henrickson, a 17-year-old Squamish woman who went missing on Bowen Island in 2009, imagining a positive outcome to her case is nearly impossible All they can hope for is relief from the torture of not knowing where she is, or what happened to her. That’s why a new documentary called Finding Jodi is aiming to shed light on her cold case
For filmmaker Jenni Baynham, a true crime documentarian who has spent years investigating the disappearance, her goal can sometimes be hard to articulate.
“Hope implies a happy ending, and there is no happy ending for this family. My motivation here is different because I don’t believe in closure or hope in
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PHOTO BY AAFREEN ARORA SPECTACULAR SQUAMISH: Get ready for the heat Environment Canada is forecasting 30 C temperatures this weekend.
IT’S A BOAT? IT’S A PLANE? IT’S A NEW POSSIBLE ELECTRIC FERRY
The District says it is ‘excited’ about this possibility
BAILEY MARTENS
For The Squamish Chief
After years of direct-to-Squamish ferry rumours and hopes among many, Greenline Ferries says it is serious about the possibility of a Squamish-based ferry.
Greenline Ferries offers electric passenger-only vessels intended to connect mainland B.C. to smaller communities Their first official plans are from Vancouver to Gibsons and Vancouver to Bowen—with trips slated to start in 2026
But, the company’s Callum Campbell and Darren Pereira have their sights set on Squamish next
“Passenger-only service has been looked at for Squamish for decades now, and I think it’s never quite taken hold. But I think there’s a number of factors now that kind of change the dial on that and make this opportunity have more potential than ever,” said CEO Campbell.
Campbell is a longtime naval architect and professional engineer, who has worked in B.C. ferry transportation for roughly eight years. Pereira is a former B.C.-based captain. For Campbell, designing a ferry system is the end goal of a
long-time interest in water transportation
“When he first unrolled some of the original paper drawings for Vancouver’s iconic SeaBus ferry system, he had been given the task of working on a particular SeaBus upgrade and was expecting to see a drawing of a ship. But what he found in the drawings was an entire transportation system: terminals, gangways, and portals to onward modes of transportation. That moment made him realize that ferry transportation wasn’t just about travelling over water—it was about navigating a complex end-to-end journey that served a very personal purpose for the rider,” states website.
“You don’t have black smoke coming out of it You’re taking cars off the highway,” said Pereira, adding that the ferries have electric batteries and there are no diesel engines. The underwater noise is dramatically reduced.
“So, you really get to enjoy what it is to be on a quiet boat.”
According to a statement by the District of Squamish, transportation is responsible for the largest amount of carbon emissions in Squamish, accounting for more than 50% of the community’s greenhouse gas emissions.
You don’t have black smoke coming out of it. You’re taking cars off the highway.
DARREN PEREIRA
ld The Squamish Chief that the mish and the use of electric which eliminate the possibility oil spills or other potentially hazardous environmental concerns, is what sets Greenline apart.
PHOTO COURTESY GREENLINE FERRIES
Greenline Ferries presented at a local event recently, that was co-hosted by the Squamish Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Squamish BIA and Tourism Squamish rider,” the company Campbell told vessels, of what
“The District is working hard toward electrifying vehicles and encouraging active transportation and transit as the preferred modes of travel to and within Squamish,” said Rachel Boguski in a statement on behalf of the District
Boguski said the municipality is “excited” about the possibility of a new mode of transportation in the area, but failed to comment on the feasibility of this proposal directly
“We are always excited to hear about the possible development of new transportation options that would support our carbon reduction initiatives and reduce vehicle traffic on the highway. Squamish actively supports initiatives that address regional transit needs, so options that directly transport people between the hearts of Squamish and Vancouver without their vehicles are particularly exciting,” said
Boguski
Currently, Greenline is looking to operate out of either an updated dock space at Darrell Bay or the redeveloped waterfront According to Pereira, the company’s chief operating officer, the pair hopes to begin at Darrell Bay because it has “the basic infrastructure,” with an eventual move to the waterfront area downtown once it has been more fully developed.
The pair presented at a recent event co-hosted by Squamish Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Squamish Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) and Tourism Squamish.
“Right now, we sort of present the building blocks of what that opportunity could be, and happy to work with the chamber and others in the community to see how exactly that fits,” said Campbell.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREENLINE FERRIES
Callum Campbell and Darren Pereira, of Greenline Ferries. Right: Representatives from the company have been in town to check out dock locations.
WHY ISN’T THE NEW RECYCLE DEPOT OPEN YET?
It is complicated
JENNIFER THUNCHER jthuncher@squamishchief.com
Will it or won’t it, and if it does, when will it?
Those are the questions left swirling about the new Squamish Recycle BC hub, that was slated to open in the old Greyhound location on Government Road on June 1.
Those behind the non-profit organizaion Squamish DOX were hoping to open the new hub at 40446 Government Rd. immediately after the previous Green For Life Environmental, or GFL, depot was scheduled to close on May 31, says Graham Blake.
Blake took over as chair of the board of directors for the non-profit Squamish ReBuild almost two years ago, and he also represents the new non-profit Squamish DOX.
Rebuild is also set to move to the Government Road location eventually
While GFL extended its timeline for the closure of its recycling depot to June 14, it has since closed.
Blake said it comes down to needing approvals through the municipality
The District of Squamish told The Squamish Chief its staff is providing guidance to Squamish DOX, on “what steps are necessary to operate a recycling depot at this location.”
“The site does not currently permit the proposed uses, and no permits can be issued until either a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) or a rezoning is achieved. If a TUP or rezoning is successful, the applicant would need to apply for and obtain a building permit, business licence, and any other permits required by District bylaws,” a spokesperson said
“We recognize the importance of a central,
accessible recycle depot, and we are supporting and advocating for Recycle BC to find an interim solution for Squamish residents while a long-term central depot is being established.”
Blake, on the other hand, said that he was confident the matter would be resolved in short order.
“Everyone involved wants this service in operation at the earliest opportunity and are doing their best to make it happen,” he said
Recycle BC told The Squamish Chief that it is in touch with both Squamish DOX and the District and “remains optimistic” that the
Squamish DOX hub will open soon.
“Residents continue to have access to robust curbside and multi-family collection programs for containers, paper and cardboard,” a spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
The closest Recycle BC full depot locations for Squamish residents are in Whistler (Function Junction Depot at 1001 Lynham Road or Nesters Depot at 8006 Nesters Road) and North Vancouver (North Shore Bottle Depot at 235 Donaghy Ave, North Vancouver Bottle and Return-It Depot at 310 Brooksbank Ave and North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre at 30
Riverside Drive West).
“We thank residents for their commitment to recycling and for their patience,” the spokesperson for Recycle BC said.
Blake noted that London Drugs is a convenient location to bring soft plastics, flex packaging and Styrofoam, as well as other recyclables.
The Squamish Landfill also has facilities for recyclables.
“We would also like to remind people to please not leave any materials at the new [Government Road] location prior to its opening. It represents a fire risk and danger to wildlife,” Blake said
PHOTO BY JENNIFER THUNCHER/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF
The 40446 Government Rd property remains empty and quiet as the issues around land use and permitting are resolved
Garibaldi Estates. Meticulously
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Theindividuallistedtheir reservationfor Alice Lake Provincial Park campground site in SquamishonFacebookMarketplace for$40. MinistryofEnvironment andClimate Change Strategytells GlacierMedia that staffinvestigatedand confirmedthe resellingofanAlice Lake reservation.
“BCParks places ahighpriorityon maintainingfairand equitableaccessto reservations forall users,”saysaspokesperson.
Meanwhile, anotherposting wasmadetrying toresell areservationatPorteau Cove Park,also inSquamish.It’sunknown if both listings were made by thesameperson.
“BCParks cancelledthe involved parties’ upcoming reservations,” says thespokesperson. If an individual is resellingreservations, their
booking will be cancelledwithout arefund. The ministry notespoliciesagainst resellingare explainedinthe reservationpoliciesand terms.
“Onlythe namedoccupants on aBCParks reservationwillbepermitted to occupy the campsite indicatedonthe reservation,”saysthe spokesperson
People arebeing advisednot to purchase campsite reservations from anyother source than theBCParks websiteorauthorizedtravel tradeagents.
Currently, BC Parksisreviewing itstechnology to ensure asimilar situationdoesn’t happen again.
“BCParks’intention is to effectivelytakeaction againstany unfair bookingpractices including theresaleofcampsites,” says thespokesperson, adding that allpossiblemeasuresare being takentoensurefairnessand equalaccessto campinginprovincialparks
If someonedoesnot provetheir identity when arriving at acampsite, thereservationmay be cancelledwithout arefund.
Campersset up at AliceLake(stockphoto).
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this specific situation, but I think it’s sick for the family to have to live with this question mark, not knowing where she is,” she told The Squamish Chief.
“As a mother of two kids, that has motivated me because I know Jodi’s mother goes to bed not knowing where her daughter is I want to give her that answer This is about finding Jodi.”
Rumours have been swirling since the day Henrickson was last seen walking up Miller Road on Bowen towards Eaglecliff—which was initially misreported as her being seen walking in the opposite direction towards the ferry
Through her work interviewing eyewitnesses, friends and family, Baynham has identified a new person of interest who she believes may have been involved in the crime.
“We have a pretty good idea where Jodi is,” she said, noting that the goal is to receive more supporting information to conduct a search.
“We don’t want to pull the trigger too early, though, because every day we’re having conversations and receiving tips and accumulating more and more information.”
She passes on leads to the RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which is in charge of investigating Henrickson’s case For Bayhnam, this quest to learn the truth about Henrickson’s disappearance has become all-consuming. She has turned down requests to sell the film to streaming services because she doesn’t want to rush the outcome, only going public with the project this June following years of research and interviews
“I’ve fallen off the deep end with this story. It’s become very personal for me Until I can look her mother in the eye and tell her what she needs to hear, I’m not willing to stop.”
‘SHE WAS DELETED FROM SOCIETY’
Rob Henrickson was just out of high school, beginning his chemistry studies at UBC, when his younger sister disappeared.
“I remember her studying to pass her final exams, and she’d never had the opportunity to try that before that’s how young she was. She was just coming into herself,” he said “I think about what she would have done, what she would have spent her time doing. She liked hanging with friends and doing the
normal stuff, but she never had a chance to explore her interests because that time was stolen from her.”
Though her brother is confident Henrickson was murdered, there’s always a hint of uncertainty because her body was never found.
“That’s the uncertainty of ambiguous loss You can’t write anything down and say it’s a conclusion because there’s no conclusion here But I don’t know what else could’ve happened Science is the way, I think, and science is about demonstrating something and then proving it, backing it up. But nothing like that exists here She was deleted from society,” he said
Along with the filmmakers, Henrickson’s brother urges anyone with information about her disappearance to come forward, even anonymously, to Crime Stoppers
“I think someone on Bowen Island knows exactly what happened to Jodi, and there’s no doubt in my mind that they’ve been keeping it to themselves for 15 years. It’s impossible that’s not the case. How can someone go missing on an island that small, and the RCMP can’t solve it?” he said.
“This documentary, we’re hoping that all of it adds together to someone having a change of heart. For whatever reason, they’ve kept the information to themselves, maybe for self-preservation, but the time to come forward is now.”
FATEFUL WEEKEND
There was no way Tiffany MacMillan, whose maiden name was Tiffany Sweet, could have known she was spending her final moments with her friend
It was Father’s Day weekend in 2009, and the then 17-year-old was sitting by a river in Squamish with Henrickson The two were arguing about whether she would come along to Bowen Island for a party, but MacMillan had family visiting in town. Before walking to the bus stop, Henrickson rolled up MacMillan’s sleeves and wrote with a felt pen a list of all the things they would do that summer.
“I have spots around town where Jodi and I did things together, including that spot along the river, and I go there a couple of times a year because it’s the last spot where we were together,” she told The Squamish Chief.
“We spent so much time together, and because I was supposed to go with her to
LOCAL HERO: On June 19, Squamish Fire Rescue, the Office of the Fire Commissioner and District of Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford presented Chris Evans with the Act of Courage-Commendation Award. Evans saved Armand Constantin from his burning home in April.
L-R: Sheldon Young, Office of the Fire Commissioner: Deputy Fire Chief Jay Brownlee; Chris Evans, Armand Constantine, Mayor Armand Hurford, Fire Chief Aaron Foote.
Bowen, I’ve always had guilt about it.”
For the past 15 years, MacMillan, has been tortured by her friend’s absence. She’s still interconnected with many of Henrickson’s friends, who are still actively interested in the case, including Chelsea Armstrong, a best friend and co-worker of Henrickson’s at Canadian Tire and Wendy’s.
Armstrong remembers Henrickson as a relentlessly cheerful force.
“We want Jodi to be remembered for the person she was. We want people to know how loved she was, and that she was taken away from us. We want people to speak up, because she deserves more than people not bothering to talk about what happened to her,” said Armstrong.
“We want justice for what happened to her.”
The friends have been heartened by the developments that have occurred since work began on the documentary, and MacMillan has struck up a friendship with Baynham.
They speak regularly about how things are progressing.
“It makes me feel hopeful again after 15 years of no progress You kind of lose hope, but Jenni is who I’ve always wanted to be on our side It’s wonderful. I’ve always wanted somebody capable of reaching out by different avenues than we can to look further into things,” said MacMillan.
Both MacMillan and Armstrong heard the initial rumours that Jodi had run away, and dismissed them as impossible. MacMillan hopes that the new momentum around the case will finally bring some measure of accountability.
“Nobody should get away with murdering a child,” she said.
If you have any information about Henrickson’s disappearance, call 236-712-3349 or email findingingjodi@gmail.com
JODI:
PHOTO COURTESY OF DOS/WALDEMAR ZAGORSKI
WOODPECKERS, FROGS, AND KALE: VALLEYCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SEEKS $155K TO UPGRADE CURRENT, BELOVED, OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
$40k has been raised thus far
BAILEY MARTENS
For The Squamish Chief
When young Jacob started at Valleycliffe Elementary School, he was a little bit nervous. So, every morning, he headed to the outdoor educational space, and suddenly, he felt OK The apple trees reminded him of home, and he could point out other familiar plants and foliage.
Raakel Toppila, Jacob’s mom and head of Valleycliffe Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC), has set out to raise $155,000 for a new sheltered outdoor educational space.
A decade ago, the elementary school dedicated 1.2 hectares (three acres) to an outdoor classroom along the Stawamus River dike system
According to Toppila, they brought in specialists to create a wetland environment, created garden beds for radishes and kale, and established an Indigenous plants trail, with the help of Elders
While the space is often utilized by classroom teachers, participating grades are also offered weekly classes with Squamish CAN, a local non-profit. They teach kids about growing food—from soil conditions and planting all the way until harvesting, and replanting the harvested seeds come fall, said Christen Young, a Squamish CAN volunteer and Valleycliffe parent
“You’d be so amazed; kids who would never eat spinach or kale or greens or a radish will happily gobble it up when they’ve grown it themselves, and they’re all harvesting it together,” said Young.
KIDS CAN
Squamish CAN also taught the youngsters about the environment and the impacts that the climate crisis has on the ability to grow food and how to identify specific plants
But with frequent rain and increasingly high spring temperatures, Young says far too often the space is unable to be utilized due to weather.
“The kids can either be really, really hot and they’re all kind of melting when we’re doing the teaching element, or in some cases, it’s just pouring rain. And if it is too awful, then we’ll just call it, because we don’t really have an undercover space to work in,” said Young.
A new proposed shelter would cover enough space for roughly one classroom full of kids and some adults, without being fully enclosed Outside of school hours, the space would be open for birthday parties or other community gatherings—even the local circus collective is interested, said Toppila.
firm and another from a geologist.
This structure … will serve as a central hub for learning, celebrations, and leisure
activities
throughout the year.
SHAUN JAKOB
The Squamish CAN program currently operates from September to October and starts back up again in March until the end of the school year. With a covered shelter, the hope is the space can be utilized for more, if not all, of the school year.
“This structure … will serve as a central hub for learning, celebrations, and leisure activities throughout the year,” wrote the principal of Valleycliffe Elementary School, Shaun Jakob, in a statement.
“Building community is a key focus at Valleycliffe Elementary, and having an outdoor classroom structure that provides protection from the natural elements will create more opportunities for the school community to come together and enjoy outdoor learning,”
According to Toppila, they have currently raised roughly $40,000 in both monetary and in-kind donations—one from an archaeology
The latest monetary donation accounts for $20,000 of the total raised thus far.
The kids are getting involved too—they are selling raffle tickets towards a prize pack featuring items from North Face and Arc’teryx among other brands. The kids are in it for a prize of their own, the chance at a coveted candy jar, said Toppila.
But it is the little moments from the garden that motivate the PAC to push for this upgrade.
When one family brought home some new soil for their garden, a red-legged frog jumped out.
This is one of the at-risk species that calls the wetlands at Valleycliffe Elementary home. As the adults in the child’s life had no idea what to do with their tag-along frog, their kiddo knew exactly what to do.
“We need to take it to the outdoor classroom at school,” said the child.
Now, the Valleycliffe community knows exactly what to do to help more kids get to be silent in hopes of hearing a woodpecker, say hello to at-risk species, and learn to love the taste of kale all year long
HOW TO HELP
Locals can help by donating through the SchoolCash Online site, or check out the Valleycliffe Elementary Outdoor Classroom Shelter Facebook page.
DARTS & DAFFODILS
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PHOTO COURTESY OF RAAKEL TOPPILA
The outdoor classroom is well used, say PAC members.
BC HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE AWARENESS OF INDOOR HEAT RISKS DURING SUMMER
The BCEHS reminds residents to check on vulnerable family, friends and neighbours
JENNIFER
THUNCHER
jthuncher@squamishchief.com
Since the heat dome of the summer of 2021—which killed 619 people in B.C. more of us have been alert to the impact of rising temperatures
While we may all think about temperatures for ourselves and our families when we are heading outside, British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) public information officer Rachelle Bown said thinking about indoor temperatures is vital when those hot summer days hit.
“The indoor heat is actually the cause of more illness, injury and death,” she said.
Thus, the BCEHS reminds residents to check on vulnerable family, friends and neighbours, such as those living alone, people over the age of 65, those who are pregnant, children under five years old, those under the influence of substances and those suffering from mental illnesses
“Those are all higher risk groups for heat,” she said
Fellow BCEHS public information officer Brian Twaites encourages folks to be proactive before the temperatures rise
“So, the person down the hall who is elderly, and has nobody really checking on them, just go down, knock on their door and say, ‘Hey, you know what, if it gets really warm, I’ve got air conditioning, come on down to my apartment, we’ll have a cup of tea,’” he said, adding other ways to help someone vulnerable beat the heat are to take them to a mall or library, or cooling centre where there is air conditioning.
“That can be life-saving,” he said
Where possible, both information officers said it’s a good idea to purchase affordable fans and portable air conditioners while they are plentiful rather than waiting until the middle of a hot day to go looking for them.
A do-it-yourself form of air conditioner can also be made with a simple fan, Twaites said, by making the fan directional with some cardboard, and putting it in front of some ice water.
“It’s going to blow that cold air to the body,” he said.
WORKING IN THE HEAT
For those who work in the heat, such as construction workers, being prepared is also key to avoiding heat illness.
Twaites suggests wetting towels or face clothes and freezing them the night before for the next day at work
The indoor heat is actually the cause of more illness, injury and death.
RACHELLE BOWN
“Pull them out and put them on the back of your neck, onto your forehead, into your armpits and stuff like that areas that are going to help cool you quicker,” he said.
STUCK ON THE HIGHWAY
Just like in winter months, when hitting the road, say to go up or down the Sea to Sky Highway, it is important to plan for the conditions.
It is not uncommon to get stuck on Highway 99 for hours due to a crash, so plan for that possibility by having a full tank of gas, plenty of fluids, and changes of clothing—a pair of shorts, a T-shirt and hats, for example—and snacks
“You can put a cooler into the back of your
Baha’i Faith
car; we quite often do that for paramedics here,” Twaites said
“We provide them with really good water bottles to help keep them hydrated.”
Bown noted that people often overestimate how much gas it uses to run the air conditioner in a vehicle.
“I have actually had to do that, and it didn’t use as much gas as you would think, especially if you are going in intervals of turning your car on and off for that AC,” she said
Twaites added that if you do approach a crash, pull over to the side of the road and park to leave an open lane for emergency vehicles to pass.
WHAT ABOUT THE WIND?
In places like Squamish, like on the new oceanfront beaches, the wind can be deceptive on a hot day.
The skin may feel cool, but the sun’s impact in terms of its damaging rays is the same.
“You’re wearing protective clothing. You’re applying your sunscreen, ideally SPF30 or higher You know, the wind is not making the sun less bright, so you are wanting to put your hat on, stay hydrated, stay in the shade wherever you can as well,” Brown said
Anyone with questions about the impact of the heat can call 811, the free provincial health information hotline.
SQUAMISHBAHÁ’Í COMMUNITY
InternationalDay of Friendship–July30
The InternationalDay of Friendship wasproclaimedin2011bythe UN General Assembly with the idea thatfriendshipbetween peoples, countries, culturesand individualscan inspire peace effortsand build bridges betweencommunities.
Early in the last century‘Abdu’l-Bahá, theson of Bahá’u’lláh andsuccessor to HisFaith, travelledextensively in Europe, North Americaand Egypt speakingand writingtoa myriad of peoples of allsocial/economic backgrounds emphasizing theneedtoremove artificial barriers thatkeptpeople apart.
“Cleanseyeyour eyes, sothatyebeholdnoman as differentfromyourselves. Seeyeno strangers;rathersee allmen as friends,for loveand unitycomehardwhenyefixyourgazeon otherness.For each of the creaturesisasignofGod,and it wasbythe graceofthe Lordand Hispower thateachdid step into theworld; thereforetheyare not strangers, butinthe family; not aliens,but friends, andtobetreated as such.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Oneofour biggestchallengesisseparatingourselves from peoplewesee as havingdifferent points of view,yet Abdu’l-Baha encouraged us to listentoeachotherand seekout thetruth together
“Whenyou meet those whose opinionsdifferfromyourown,donot turn away yourface from them. Allare seeking truth,and thereare many roads leading thereto. Truth has many aspects,but it remainsalwaysand forever one. Do not allow difference of opinion,ordiversity ofthought to separateyou from yourfellow-men,ortobethe cause of dispute,hatredand strifeinyour hearts.Rather, searchdiligently for thetruth andmake allmen yourfriends.”
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Let’smake July amonth of friendship www.squamishbahai.com
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Work to upgrade and repair selectwatermains throughout Squamishisunderway. Up next:
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2025 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS
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TheDistrictofSquamish is nowaccepting applications forPermissiveTax Exemptions. Section 224 of the CommunityCharterand the requirements of the DistrictofSquamish Permissive TaxExemption policyapply.Ifyourorganization can demonstrateeligibilityyou arewelcome to apply for an exemption.
Theapplication and policyare available online.The deadline to apply is July 31, 2024 for exemptions beginning forthe 2025 taxation year.
Formoreinformation, please contactusat604.892.5217 squamish.ca/grants
THE VISION BEHIND ‘WELCOME GATE’ BY JAMES HARRY
Learn about Harry’s breathtaking public art piece recently installed at Sp’ákw’us Feather Park on the oceanfront
JENNIFER THUNCHER
jthuncher@squamishchief.com
Astriking sight 24 hours a day, James Harry’s fibreglass, stainless steel, copper and LED-lit public art piece at the ocean’s edge in Sp’akw’us Feather Park draws attention from locals and visitors alike.
Many stop to pose in front of the more than 12-metre (40-foot) piece or gaze up in wonder Commissioned by Oceanfront Squamish developer Matthews West, the piece was in the works for four years, before being installed earlier this month.
Harry knows Squamish well, having been raised coming up from the Lower Mainland to visit family, including grandmother, Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Elder Chésha7 Gwen Harry.
His father is renowned artist Xwalacktun Rick Harry, who attended school in Squamish, and now resides in West Vancouver, as does his son.
“I’ve always just been inspired and in awe of the surrounding landscape, especially with the [Stawamus] Chief and the ocean,” Harry said. “It has always had a spiritual energy to it. One of the things that I was thinking about, especially once I was asked to do the project, was what does Squamish represent to me? And, if I was thinking wider, what does it mean to the
Squamish people? And what does it represent to Canadians and people living there?”
The piece evolved from his efforts to imagine what would have historically been out on waterfronts when Sḵwxwú7mesh people would carve welcoming figures, to welcome those coming to shore.
“I was also thinking of how important the canoe is for our people The waters were our highways, and this would have been the first thing you see coming into Squamish,” said Harry, who aims with his work to deconstruct Coast Salish art and reimagine it in new ways
“If you could imagine one paddling up or boating into Howe Sound and you see Nch’ḵay [Mount Garibaldi] at the back We have a really old story that’s like 10,000 years old of how our people were flooded out during the great flood,” he said, referencing the Sḵwxwú7mesh tale of ancestors attaching themselves to the mountain’s peak to ride out the rising flood waters
Nch’ḵay is visible through the Welcome Gate’s pillars.
In addition, the piece symbolizes the interconnection between the supernatural and the natural world.
“That was the thinking with the lighting [of the piece] at night—symbolically, the light represents that spirit.”
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James Harry in front of his sculpture, Welcome Gate on the Squamish oceanfront
Continued from 9
The piece pays homage to history and tradition, while putting a modern spin on it
“I came up with [the name] Welcome Gate because I didn’t want to quite say a welcome figure, but I wanted to say that it’s like a welcoming or like a portal or entry into Squamish,” he said
FUTURE GENERATIONS
Harry’s daughter with his partner and fellow artist Lauren Brevner, Hana, is two years old; she was born halfway through the creation of the Welcome Gate piece.
(She enjoys playing on the new oceanfront playground, Harry said.)
“It’s really incredible that all of this is happening in the early stages of her life, because she’s seeing all these pieces growing up,” he said, referencing other recent works, such as his sculpture unveiled a few weeks ago in New Westminster, outside of təməsewtxʷ Aquatic and Community Centre
“She’s growing up with it as a part of her identity. And to me, that’s what’s really important, is that we feel seen and heard,” he said.
“Especially with what is traditional versus contemporary. And how we’re always adapting and changing. That’s what art does—it’s always challenging us to think in new ways. And I’m just really happy that she gets to be a part of that from such an early stage in life.”
Harry added that Hana will grow into a life where she feels “super proud” of her identity,
something he said he struggled with as a kid growing up in New Westminster, often the lone Indigenous student of his classmates.
PROCESS
To create Welcome Gate, Harry started by
crafting miniature versions of each pillar out of yellow cedar.
They were 3D-scanned and entered into computer software, which is the same software that architects use.
He worked with fabrication companies to
make his vision a giant reality.
The final piece was put on a flatbed truck and brought in from a fabricator in Alberta.
Harry noted a lot of engineering went into the finishing process, explaining that a lot of concrete had to be poured for the artwork’s base and the pillars had to have a way for someone to get inside to change the lights
WHAT IS NEXT?
There will be a blessing ceremony for the Welcome Gate in July
Harry also has other projects on the go, including a large sculpture outside the Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver later this summer
He has also been dedicating time to the Indigenous Design Charter, a document for governments and corporations of how best to work with Indigenous artists.
“It’s basically a living document that I want more people to be aware of,” he said
He said that Matthews West took it upon themselves to be Indigenous-led in their project’s design, but that isn’t always the case with other organizations and governments.
“When we’re thinking of architecture or design, and the design of our cities and the identity of our cities that we’re thinking about Indigenous-led because we’re here from this land, where we’re trying to reclaim space and show more of our identity,” he said, adding that Canada could learn from other countries, such as Australia and its charter.
To find out more about Harry, go to www. jamesharry.ca or @jamesharryart on Instagram.
PHOTO BY MYKEL THUNCHER/FOR THE SQUAMISH CHIEF The Welcome Gate at Sp’akw’us Feather Park
HARRY:
PRESERVING HISTORY: SQUAMISH CHIEF NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE GOES DIGITAL
Explore the community’s rich history through a new digitization project underway at Squamish Library
JENNIFER THUNCHER jthuncher@squamishchief.com
By the time Danielle Soto is finished, she will likely have flipped through more pages of The Squamish Chief than old-time locals and long-time employees of the paper.
Soto is the digitization assistant, working on a Squamish Public Library project to scan
The Squamish Chief’s archives.
Squamish Chief staff bring the bound books of past issues of the paper—and some archived photos—for Soto to scan.
So far, she has scanned more than 7,000 pages.
The aim of the project is to digitize Squamish Chief newspapers from 2002 onwards.
Soto is currently on October 2005.
“Digitizing the local newspaper from 2002 onwards preserves our community’s history, making it accessible to everyone,” she said. “It’s a way to ensure that future generations can easily explore and research our past Especially because Squamish has grown so much over the last two decades, it’s important to preserve and show that.”
She added that the scanned editions will be made public via the BiblioBoard website.
According to Soto, the Squamish History Archives is the library’s most visited link on its website. And the information in the papers will aid researchers and historians
If all goes according to plan, at least some of the newspapers will be available to view come fall
Rya Kobewka, manager of operations and technology at the library, spearheaded applying for a grant for the project, eventually securing funds from the British Columbia Heritage Digitization Program.
The grant was used to buy the scanner and to pay the assistant.
“We get a lot of requests from local historians who are looking back,” Kobewka said. “We’ve had this 20-year gap, essentially, because we don’t have anything digitized past 2001. And when you think of how much Squamish has changed in the last 20 years? ... If someone were to come in and be like, ‘Oh, what was happening in those last two decades?’ and they don’t have any access to that information? It just seems like now more than ever, it’s so important to have.”
For Squamish Chief publisher Sarah Strother, the project was equally vital.
“Having digital access to historical editions is important, but with our limited resources,
We’ve had this 20-year gap, essentially, because we don’t have anything digitized past 2001.
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it’s not a project that our newsroom or operation could take on,” she said. “We’re grateful to the Squamish Library and staff for taking the initiative to apply for the grant and see this project through.”
Both Kobewka and Soto said it has been fun to look through the old papers and see the changes in Squamish over time, to check out old advertisements and see people they recognize.
Soto spotted her late uncle, Alex Williams, in a story about putting the Sḵwxwú7mesh sníchim (Squamish language) onto CDs.
The women noted that it is also interesting to see what was controversial at one time, such as Walmart moving to town
“Lots of articles about that,” Soto said
CHALLENGE AND REWARD
The VIISAN scanner is surprisingly compact, sitting inconspicuously on Soto’s desk
While she laughed when asked if one of the hazards of the job is paper cuts—not an issue so far—she said it was a challenge to find a setup that worked well to create crisp images of the pages.
“The newspaper books are an unusual size, so I had to get creative setting up the computer, scanner, lighting—positioning everything in the right place to make the scans as readable as possible,” she said. “I also had to get creative balancing out the height levels of the newspaper books, so I get an even scan.”
Another challenge has been dealing with damaged or deteriorating pages.
“We’ve had to use special software and techniques to restore these documents digitally, which has been time-consuming but very rewarding.”
Go to the Squamish Public Library website to see their current archives and to watch for the freshly scanned Squamish Chief editions come fall
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Rya Kobewka and Danielle Soto at the Squamish Public Library.
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EDITORIAL
CANADA PROUD?
Thisnewspaper used to printaCanadianflagin theedition before Canada Day. It wasmeant to be displayedinresidents’ windowsorwaved atthe former Canada Dayparade. We stoppedafew yearsago when theflagcameto be both associated with aparticularand polarizing ideology andasour collective reckoningwith Canada’s dark colonial past of harmsdonetoFirst Nationsand otherracializedcitizenswas frontand centre of most minds.
Fast forwarda fewyears,and some of us hesitate to sayHappy Canada Dayand many don’tcelebrate July 1 with adisplay of thenationalflag.
Shameoverthe flag andthe country—or fear of backlash if seen as beingpatriotic—seems common
In arecent Ipsospollconducted for Global News, sevenin10Canadians said they feel thecountry is ‘broken.’
Given thepainofthe past years, andarecognition of historical wrongs,thatisunderstandable.
(For example, 2023 marked the100th anniversary of theChinese ExclusionAct,which came into effect, on July 1, 1923,and wasknown as HumiliationDay by earlyChinese immigrants.)
Whilethere is much to reconcileand improve, we wouldargue that,likewithany painfulfissure, Canada canand is healingstronger—rather than that we arepermanently damaged, as “broken” implies.
So,isthere away forward wherewecan acknowledgeand be horrifiedbyharms done andcurrent ongoinginjusticesand stillfeelproud to be Canadian?
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Is it possible,too,todetangle theflagfromany political ideology andembraceitasanon-political symbol of us all, regardless of thepoliticsofthe day?
The many lining up to come here from other, truly shattered places andthose fighting to make us better rightherein Squamish andbeyondwould seem to saythatwemay be an imperfectplace,but we are stillaplace with alot goingfor it andgreat potential.
Perhaps we canthink of thelast fewyears as an unravelling of theold “ideasweater”ofCanada.
Theold sweaterwas alessinclusive,more paternalisticCanada.
Now, shoulder-to-shoulder,weare knitting anew sweaterwithmorethreads sewn by thosewho weren’tgiven enough yarn in theold garment.
Some of thethreads remind us of theshameful actionsofthe past, whilesomeofthe solidthreads that we have always been proudof—ourstunning landscapes,wildlife,talentedyouth,valourinthe name of peace, adventurous spirit,culturaldiversity, free press, andmore—remain.
Effortsatreconciling,asseeneverywhere, from classrooms to boardrooms,are surely healingusall.
Andsomaybe our flag,stitchedonthe new figurative sweater, canbe asymbolicbridgebetween ourpastand our future that we canwavewithhope, humility—andpride.
HERE’S ALITTLEJOURNALISM101 FOR THOSEWHO CARE
Overthe past fewmonths, I’ve noticedafew misconceptionsamong mediaconsumers regardingthe differentforms of writingthat appear in newspapers.
Thesecommentsaren’tdirectedatanyonein particular,but rather theresultofageneral,growing suspicion andconcerninformedbymyreading of social media, comments on mediawebsites, lettersto the editor,conversations with JoePublic, and conversationswithpeoplewho should know better.If youbelieve allmedia is crap,biasedgarbage anda wasteoftime, Iinviteyou to stop wastingyourtime and politely fold this paperupand recycleitina responsible manner now, rather than continue reading, becauseyou’renot goingtobelieve awordI writeanyway.
But Idigress.The misconceptionsI’venoticed are that folkshavesomedifficultyunderstanding the differencesbetween articles,columns,editorialsand letters, andthe manner in whichopinion playsarole in each,soI am goingtohavea crackatbreaking things down alittle.
Firstup: articles
An article, in thesimplestterms,isalumpof informationthatisgatheredand repeated by a journalist in anarrative form that attempts to make orderout of chaos.
Opinion,oratleast explicitopinion—doesnot play a role in thewriting of an article. They areintended to be nuggetsofinformation gathered andrepeated. That informationcan be in theformofstraight numbers, informationfromprimary sources, quotes from thirdparties (interviewees) andbackground information, allmushedtogetherintoastory that you, thereader, carestoread. There’sanart to this,but that’s foranother piece.
CartoonbySquamish’sMonty McCormack, 12
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)
OUTSIDER: Continued from 12
The writer does not express opinion in an article, nor are they free to do so Their ‘voice’ or ‘tone’ will come through anyway, but attempts are made to strip articles down to just straight facts. Any opinion within the article is the opinion of those who were interviewed for the article. Opinions expressed within articles are not endorsed by the newspaper.
A name attached to an article—a ‘byline’—is not indicative of endorsement of any opinions or views within the article, it is merely a mark of ownership of that piece of writing and the research that went into it
Next in line, columns.
Columns, unlike articles, are straight-up opinion. The name attached to a column is the name that owns the opinion expressed in the column. Columns, also known as ‘Op-Eds’ are where writers can share observations and learnings, talk about experiences, muse about developments and ponder life’s little wonders. Columns can be written by journalists at the newspaper it’s published in, or guest columnists who are usually people in
learned positions within a community.
Columns are most often treated as pedestals from which writers can speak with authority (real or imagined) about something they are an expert in, or have knowledge and experience with Opinions in columns are the opinion of the person whose name is attached and not the opinion of the newspaper.
The accuracy of the information contained within is all on the writer, though newspapers have discretion in fact-checking claims, and often reject columns that are out to lunch because misinformation in a column still reflects on the newspaper itself, even if it is not endorsed.
Next: Editorials
Editorials are also straight-up opinions, but in this case, they come without names attached because, in their case, editorials represent the opinion of the newspaper as an entity or institution Opinion expressed in a piece marked an ‘Editorial’ is quite simply, the opinion of the newspaper it appears in. Editorials can only be written by the current editorial staff of a newspaper, and are often written by consensus. Lastly: letters.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
TROUBLED BY OPINION COLUMN
Iam pretty disappointed with the recent article “The trouble with activism.”
[Published June 1 online].
Why has the local newspaper taken it upon themselves to publish articles that try to either minimize civic engagement, or minimize issues that people are facing?
This article suggests that you should only care about going to work and being the centre of your own universe This fails to recognize that there are issues that actually do impact many people
Sure, this man may not be impacted by some of the issues he mentioned, such as abortion laws or Palestinian liberation, but there are people in the world who are impacted by these issues And some of the best and most successful ways to address such issues is through civic engagements, mass movements, and creating political pressure.
The writer did suggest that he cannot care about these issues because he is too busy
LETTERS POLICY
working so that he can pay for all his expenses, but guess what: there are also people advocating for affordable housing, against inflation, and for adequate funding for things that would ultimately make his life easier as well
This article also disregards the fact that not everyone has the privilege to just go to work and pay for their expenses And for some people, a proven way to change the things that are seriously impacting their lives is protest. A good example that comes to mind is immigration issues
Disruptive protests and blockades have literally stopped deportations all over the world. In early May of this year, blockades in the U.K. stopped buses full of refugees from being deported and sent to Rwanda as part of the U.K.’s infamous Rwanda plan (note it is a project to send asylum seekers to Rwanda regardless of whether or not they are actually from Rwanda). We have also seen similar anti-deportation protests at YVR, and such protests were similar in minimizing the impacts of
This is the simplest one. Letters are also, of course, opinion.
The opinions expressed belong only to the name attached, and they are not endorsed in any way by the newspaper or any of its staff.
Letters are the opportunity for the wider community to engage with itself Back and forth between letter writers is not uncommon, and while it may seem unproductive now, going back through old newspapers to read letters is genuinely one of the most enjoyable things to do, because letters capture the feeling of a community not sterilized through the lens of an aloof reporter or a stuffy academic columnist.
It’s at the discretion of the editor and publisher what letters are run and what letters are excluded—but just between you and me—we love letters.
So, to tie all of this together: A journalist’s responsibility is to write articles The majority of a newspaper—be it this newspaper or any other newspaper that takes itself remotely seriously—is supposed to be devoted to articles.
To make it easy, this piece you have read through to the end is a column.
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Trump’s “Muslim Ban” which led to Biden eventually rescinding the partial ban altogether.
Protests and demonstrations have also been key to many other community fights In Canada, protests have resulted in communities being able to stop unwanted mining and clear-cutting operations, rejecting landfills from polluting municipal water sources, and even for establishing legislation that we take for granted such as access to parental leave and a woman’s right to vote Women were not given the right to vote They fought for the right to vote! Were these protests disruptive? Sure Were some people inconvenienced? Of course
But the next time we are stuck in a traffic jam because of a protest, maybe we should be grateful that the most obnoxious thing we have to deal with is just a traffic jam.
Maryam Adrangi Squamish
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Squamishbusinessbeat:Sakura Martoffersaccesstohard-to-find JapaneseandAsianfoods
Learn more about this new family-owned, community-focused market on Second Avenue
JENNIFER THUNCHER jthuncher@squamishchief.com
Masami Ishida stands proudly in the doorway of her new store, Sakura Mart Japane Asian Grocery on Second Avenue.
She is happy to have made her dream of opening her own business a reality, she says
“I have always thought about how I could contribute to the community in some way,” she said
Now, I am very happy and grateful to participate, even a small way, and ... be at the starting line.”
Ishida and her husband came to Canada from Japan about six years ago, working previously at Sushi Sen.
“They finally got their permanent residency and she really wanted to do something on her own,” said Mackay, who translated mom at times.
Behind her, her market is stocked with items from Japan which locals used to have to drive to the city to purchase.
They also sell quick meals for camping, as well as fresh graband-go items for lunches.
The store has been open since March, and is meeting its stride now, says Ishida’s daughter Alanis Mackay
da decided on an ian market, because there wasn’t really anything like that in town, forcing their family, and, they guessed, many others, to drive to
North Vancouver or Whistler for supplies
Even something like authentic Japanese rice was not readily available in Squamish, but now the store stocks large bags of it, direct from Japan.
wasn’t really “A lot of people are like, ‘Oh, this reminds me of when I was in Japan,’ and they seem very excited.”
so have brown and mochi rice an is to branch out to offer more bento s and other grab-and-go items.
far, the reception has been good, the mother and daughter say.
The store was certainly bustling the afternoon The Squamish Chief stopped by, with locals dropping in to take a look or ask about a particular item they wanted to cook with, such as rice vinegar.
“A lot of people I find here have gone to Japan for snowboarding and skiing So, [they] really like the convenience stores in Japan,” said Mackay
“A lot of people are like, ‘Oh, this reminds me of when I was in Japan,’ and they seem very excited.”
With the cost of groceries going through the roof everywhere, the store aims to offer affordable items for all budgets, Ishida said “Simple food, simple life,” Ishida said While she is talking, her son and his friends are chatting or helping customers. This is the vibe she wants: family-friendly and community-centred, she said
“Like a post office, for food,” she said, with a laugh.
Mackay added they want it to be a comfortable place where people can hang out.
Sakura Mart Japanese & Asian Grocery is located at 38136 Second Ave.
The Food Beat is a series from The Squamish Chief newsroom focusing on local restaurants, cafés and eateries that are newly opened or have something newsworthy about them If you think your business fits that bill and would like to be considered for this series, reach out to news@squamishchief.com
TWO SEA TO SKY STUDENTS AWARDED $44K SCHOLARSHIP A ‘life-changing’ experience for the Grade 12 students
BAILEY MARTENS
For The Squamish Chief
Two local students will receive “life-changing” scholarships to be able to attend post-secondary in the fall
The $44,000 Beedie Luminaries scholarships were awarded to Squamish-local Shahd Kizawi, who attended Howe Sound Secondary, and Isaiah Lovegrove of Salmon Arm, B.C. who attended Whistler Secondary.
This year, Beedie Luminaries has distributed $7.4 million in scholarships to B.C. students, including to 14 refugees and immigrant students as well as to 27 single parents.
“Receiving a Beedie Luminaries scholarship is a life-changing experience for me,” said Kizawi in a news release.
According to Ryan Beedie–who founded the organization in 2018 with a $5-million donation for his 50th birthday he believes cost should not be a prohibitive factor in trying to obtain an education.
”We are trying to level the playing field and provide more students facing barriers with opportunities to reach new heights that may seem otherwise impossible,” he said in the release.
“I am incredibly grateful for the Beedie Luminaries scholarship. It has lifted a huge financial burden off my shoulders and is allowing me to pursue my dreams with peace of mind,” said Lovegrove in the release.
Both Kizawi and Lovegrove are recipients under the
foundation’s Shine (Soaring Higher IN Education) scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded to Grade 12 students who are facing significant financial barriers to attending university. In addition to the financial support, recipients receive mentorship Student Success managers, peer support groups, and access to paid internships.
“It is not just financial support, it is also a community of like-minded individuals who inspire and support each other,” said Kizawi. “This scholarship means an opportunity for growth, learning, and a chance to pursue my academic and personal goals with a strong support system behind me.”
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Shahd Kizawi and Isaiah Lovegrove.
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KICKS FOR KIDS GETS SQUAMISH SOCCER PARENTS OFF THE SIDELINES
Second annual fundraiser will support Sea to Sky families with registration and uniform fees
WILL JOHNSON
For The Squamish Chief
Usually, it’s the parents standing on the sidelines, but this summer they’ll be taking the field.
During the upcoming Kicks for Kids fundraiser on July 6, the Squamish soccer world will see a startling role reversal—moms and dads vying for the ball, weaving through the opposition as they rush the goal, all while their children watch and cheer.
As it was conceived by Cam Ellis, the community engagement specialist with Howe Sound Soccer League, this event would be a chance for adults to spend the day as role models Seeing the adults take physical activity seriously, and watching them have fun doing it, is intended to be one of the most developmentally impactful elements for the budding young players.
“This initiative was born from myself and Cole Wilson The two of us were born and raised in the community of Squamish and soccer has been an integral part of our upbringing. We remember playing soccer every Saturday morning, and when we look back now, it’s amazing to think about all the hard work coaches and volunteers did for us,” he told The Squamish Chief.
The event will take place at the Howe Sound Secondary School fields Each of the adult players in the game will pay a $20 admission fee, which goes towards their fundraising. Last year they set a target of raising $4,000, which was met, so this year they’ve doubled it The funds go towards registration and uniform fees, and provide a pair of socks to every single player in the fall house program. Last year that meant handing out 406 pairs of socks.
“We wanted to provide that opportunity to play soccer to as many kids as possible because we believe every kid should have the opportunity to pursue their passion for a sport. In this day and age it’s pretty tough when kids want to do numerous sports, there’s administration fees and equipment and everything,” Ellis said.
“Not everybody can afford that, so we want to raise money to help those families.”
Last year’s funds ultimately supported 17 families in pursuing soccer for the year. The goal is to reach under-serviced communities
such as Lillooet, Pemberton and Mount Currie While the parents are playing, a Kid Zone will be available so the adults can focus on their footwork, and afterwards, there will be a community barbecue
Ellis said last year’s event was a blast, and he can’t wait to do it again.
“Organizing an event is no easy task It was a mix of stress, panic and gratitude. I was just in awe the entire time We had about 80 people come down to the field, and the mix of sunny weather and smiles everywhere, people having a good time, I do really appreciate that sense of community belonging,” he said.
“Squamish has grown and changed in a lot of ways, and I feel as cities grow, we need to look through the weeds and remember the
Organizing an event is no easy task. It was a mix of stress, panic and gratitude.
CAM ELLIS
community we came from. That’s what the day was for me.”
The event begins at 11 a.m. on July 6 and runs until 2 p.m. To register, visit the Howe Sound Soccer League website.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAM ELLIS Kicks for Kids raised $4,000 in 2023
FIELD OF DREAMS: CAPILANO UNIVERSITY’S FIELD UPGRADE PLAN
FIFA-grade turf field will be installed in preparation for the women’s national soccer championships in the fall
WILL JOHNSON For The Squamish Chief
If you build it, they will come
That’s the dream for the upcoming soccer field upgrade at the Squamish campus of Capilano University, which is spending $1.1 million to convert the existing aging turf into FIFA-grade turf this summer
The goal is to be able to host the 2024 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Soccer National Championship in September,—a key element in putting the institution on the map country-wide—and to do that, you need a pretty nice field.
“Hosting national events in Squamish brings exposure to the entire town. It’s something that signifies what it means to be a university town. To host the entire country and bring that national spotlight is very important for us. It’s part of being recognized as a Sea to Sky institution,” Brian Storey, associate vice president of CapU Squamish, told The Squamish Chief.
The existing field was in poor shape when the
campus was purchased in August of 2023, and topped the list of priorities to renovate and improve. The project will include repairing the
fencing surrounding the playing area, repairing and improving the access points, and completing routine maintenance that has been
neglected since Quest University closed in the spring of last year The new turf field will be all-season, and appropriate for a variety of sports and all kinds of user groups.
Construction is scheduled for completion by late September, just in time for the championships in November
The event is expected to attract over 200 athletes and coaches. According to CapU director of athletics and recreation Georgette Reed, this field change was both necessary and welcome.
“The current field is due for an upgrade, and this is the perfect time to make it happen We are also thrilled that this field will remain as a legacy of this event to serve the soccer community in Squamish after the tournament concludes.”
As for Storey, he’s daydreaming about how this field will impact the community. When classes begin for the campus’ first-ever semester, things will be looking greener. And for people who hope to book the field, the university will be introducing a reservation process later in the fall.
“The field upgrade will allow people beyond campus to have access to high-quality facilities, and it will bring some vibrancy back,” said Storey.
“Seeing the students using that field again will be really great.”
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Black Mount Logging Inc. holder of FSP #962, gives noticeand invites written comment on proposedblocks and/or roads in FOM: 1544 and FOM: 1636. Review and comment period begins July 6, 2024. and ends August6,2024. The FOMs will be availablefor review and commentat2021 PacoRoad,Squamish, BC V8B 0J6 from 9am-4pm. To ensurea representative is available to discuss the FOMs anyinterested parties should call (604)-898-5415 or emailin advance to arrangeanappointment.The FOMs arealso availableonlinefor review and comment by visiting https://fom.nrs.gov.bc.ca/public/projects. In addition, comments canbemailed or submitted by hand to the aboveaddress or emailedto drollins@bmlogging.com. The FOMs canbereliedupon by the FSP holder for the purpose of acutting permit or road permit application forthree years. The
included in this notice is valid until July 6, 2027
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45. Graceful trees
47. Mexican sauce
51 Roman vehicles 55. Ledge
56. Rowing tool
57. Defendant’s answer 58. Give out
59 Fitness spot 60. Cause to go
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10. Dog’s doc
11. Superman’s letter
17 Prepared to pray
19. Silent actor
22. Body part
24 “____ No Sunshine”
25. Side dish
26. Printed mistake 27. Covering 28. Leading man
29 Some poems 31. Cooled
34. Diner patron
36. Shoemaking tools
39 Eavesdrop
42. Petticoats
44. Relaxed
46. Lawn pest
48. Prom night wheels
49. Glided
50. Voice part
51 Machine’s tooth
52. Dried grass
53. Provide weapons
54. Pathetic
HOROSCOPE
ARIES March 21-April 19
WEEK OF JULY 4, 2024 - JULY 10,
You may be asked to manage a project. Despite the demanding nature of the situation, this will boost your self-esteem and increase your selfconfidence
TAURUS April 20-May 20
Whether on holiday or not, you could spend much of your week in the comfort of your home Family concerns may require your attention. You may need to rest for your health.
GEMINI May 21-June 20
You may struggle to communicate with certain people this week They may take longer to get back to you, even if you’ve left multiple messages. Patience is essential, whether the matter is urgent or not.
CANCER June 21-July 22
Your finances will be top of mind this week. You must review your budget and check your bills carefully. Identifying potential errors can help you save money.
LEO July 23-Aug. 22
It’s time to act! You’ll feel the need to improve your situation and start fresh Dare to leave your comfort zone This week will mark the start of a new and exciting chapter in your life
VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22
It’s essential to think before you act The bigger your plans, the more crucial it is to think things through Once you start, everything will fall into place
LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22
You could participate in a political or community event. You’ll find that you move forward more quickly and efficiently as part of a team. A friend may demand a lot from you, and you may struggle to refuse them
SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Summer is an excellent time to launch a project or redefine your career. You’re in a good position to start your own business and achieve great success.
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SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21
If you haven’t already, plan your summer holidays as soon as possible The more time you spend planning, the more memorable your vacation will be. Expect pleasant surprises and enjoyable moments
CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19
This week, you may be overwhelmed by a range of emotions that will prompt you to consider making significant changes in your life Moving could make you feel nostalgic and sentimental.
AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb 18
You may finally be able to get along with people at work or in your personal life You’re in an excellent position to apply for a loan or reach an agreement.
PISCES Feb. 19-March 20
You should prioritize your professional life this week. Pay close attention to small details. Although timeconsuming, it will ensure you get things right.
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Communion and Morning Worship Sundays at 10:00 AM
Cameron Gutjahr 1930 Diamond Road 604-898-5100
www.squamishanglicanchurch.ca info@squamishanglicanchurch.ca
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