August 27, 2026

PAGE 2

RV TOURISTS’ ORDEAL

Swiss couple have RV towed while shopping

PAGE 5

AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW SLRD director Tony Rainbow set to leave politics

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

S Q U A M I S H C H I E F. C O M

TWENTY YEARS LATER, TA C K E D ’ O R ‘ I C O N ’ LO G O C O RSQUAMISH P O R AT E / N O N - M A S T H E A D / S O C I A L M E D I A WALMART OFFICIALLY BEGINS SELLING FRESH GROCERIES After two decades in the community, the Squamish Walmart has expanded its offerings to include fresh produce, meat, and bakery items JENNIFER THUNCHER

jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca

E V E R S E D + C O L O U R PA L E T T E

I

t is a celebration 20 years in the making. Squamish’s Walmart officially celebrated the renovation of its store into a Supercentre at an event on Aug. 20. When the store first opened two decades ago, it was on the condition that it not sell perishable items, like fruit, vegetables and meat. The council at the time felt that conditions were necessary to protect the already established grocers in town. In April of

#4-1188 WILSON CR - OPEN HOUSE Sunday 1-3 pm

PHOTOS BY JENNIFER THUNCHER/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF

The official opening for the revamped store was held Aug. 20 at 7 a.m, with Walmart officials, employees and Mayor Armand Hurford in attendance.

2025, Squamish council voted in favour of a rezoning application that paved the way for the expansion of the store, at 39210 Discovery Way. “For the first time, customers can shop a full fresh grocery offering right here in the store, including produce, meat, bakery, deli,

Modern 3-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom (The Current townhome) with garage and sunny front porch. Family-friendly complex with playground, just 1 block from school and an easy walk to downtown shops. $890,000

dairy, and frozen foods,” said store manager Donna Ortal, at the celebration, which was held at 7 a.m., prior to the store opening its doors to customers. “We’ve also expanded our grocery department, giving customers even more quality, selection, and value,” she added.

The renovation also included a freshened up look with new signage, artwork, and, outside, new paint. Starting Monday, there is OMNI, online grocery ordering. More than 30 new employees have been WALMART: Continued on 2

#5-41365 Skyridge Place - NEW PRICE - GREAT VALUE

Awesome views, modern & newly painted 3 bedroom, 3 bath Skyridge townhome with all the added special features. Private views from every window, lots of storage space, garage, great location beside the park & easy walk to all the amazing trails. $1,199,000

#200-1455 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7T 1C3

2 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

‘ABSOLUTELY APPALLING’ SWISS TOURISTS VAN TOWED WHILE GROCERY SHOPPING

A Swiss couple’s camper van was towed from a Squamish Walmart lot during a grocery run—the same week the District ordered a clear-out of vehicle residents on nearby Bailey Street LIZ MCDONALD

emcdonald@lodestarmedia.ca

U

lrich Gerber and Renate Schoeni were enjoying a trip to Canada, sightseeing and spending quality time with old friends. They travelled as many who come here do: sleeping in and driving a camper vehicle. While they expected a few bumps in the road, they did not expect their vehicle to be towed while shopping for groceries at Walmart on Aug. 14. Hailing from Switzerland, the Germanspeaking couple say they were shopping for less than an hour before going outside to find their vehicle nowhere in sight. They went inside the store to try to understand what happened and spoke with a manager. Upset and struggling with a language barrier, longtime Squamish local and school teacher Jackie Sutherland stepped in to help. “There was a really upset couple at the

WALMART: Continued from 1 hired as a result of the expansion, bringing the store’s total to 172, with more still to be hired. “I remember the conversations 20 years ago—or in the lead-up … to the opening of this facility 20 years ago. And 20 years ago, this community was about half the size it is today,” said Mayor Armand Hurford. “I’m really excited to see the expansion

customer service desk who were struggling. Their English was not fantastic, but the woman was visibly upset, and they had a bright yellow sheet (in their hands), and they were just trying to talk to the manager,” Sutherland said. “I stepped in and I asked, ‘What is the problem?’ It turns out that their car, their camper van that was rented, got towed in the one hour that they were shopping in the store.” Sutherland and the couple went to Mitchell’s Towing and the Swiss couple paid $406 to get the vehicle back, as that was the only way to get it back before catching a ferry to Nanaimo. They returned to Walmart and tried to negotiate a reimbursement, showing receipts for camping the night before at a local campground, photos of the tow log Walmart uses, the tow receipt, and the time they paid for their groceries. “We’re not responsible. You know, we didn’t ask this to be towed. We were just getting groceries here. Why are we having to pay to get the camper out of the tow yard?” said Schoeni through a translator during an interview with

The Squamish Chief. Initial conversations suggested management would help, but in the week that followed, neither Walmart nor Mitchell’s has said it would reimburse the couple, according to Sutherland, who has followed up with the parties involved through emails reviewed by The Squamish Chief. “That does not sit right with me as a local. Here we have a couple who’s actually playing by the rules. They’re paying for a campground, they’re spending money in our stores, and they got dinged $406 for less than an hour of shopping,” Sutherland said. A spokesperson for Walmart told The Squamish Chief the tow was an error. “We’re sorry for the experience these customers had,” said Stephanie Fusco, senior manager of communications with Walmart in an emailed statement. “Their vehicle was towed in error while they were shopping at our store. We’re working to connect with them directly so we can reimburse their towing costs and make this right.”

Regarding Walmart’s approach to overnight parking, Fusco said the company will continue to approach this situation “in the spirit of fostering a safe and healthy environment for all who choose to visit the store. “Our parking lots exist for customers’ short-term parking needs and are unable to accommodate long-term parking. We have a posted three-hour maximum for parking.”

and the continued investment in our community, both from an employment perspective and from the perspective of serving a growing community,” he added. “From the District of Squamish’s perspective we, at council, had a hard decision to make around the zoning requirements. … Ultimately, that was clearly supported, and that is on the back of the good work that you have done every day for the 20 years leading to this point.”

As part of the celebration, eight employees who have been working at the Squamish Walmart for the 20 years it has been open were honoured. Donations of $1,000 were also handed out to representatives from three local charities, Squamish Helping Hands (Squamish Food Bank), Squamish Sikh Society, and Squamish General Hospital Auxiliary Society. According to Walmart, in 2025, the

Squamish store donated more than $43,000 to local charities and nonprofit organizations, and donated more than 5,000 kgs (11,000 lbs) of surplus food and products to the Squamish Food Bank. So far this year, the store has donated more than $8,000 to Food Banks Canada to support the local Squamish Food Bank and close to another $8,000 to Children’s Miracle Network for the BC Children’s Hospital.

TOWING CRACKDOWN AT WALMART While RV owners can park their vehicles overnight on many streets throughout Squamish, the town has a bylaw that prevents people from sleeping in them. The timing of the Swiss couple’s shopping visit coincided with Walmart enforcing a three-hour parking limit. It’s well known in town that people park their vehicles overnight at this Walmart, and Walmart historically tolerated their presence. RV PARKING: Continued on 3

Invite Connection. Inspire Curiosity. www.squamishlibrary.ca It’s Gravy When You’re in the AV: E.T. Wednesday / September 2 / 6:30 - 8:30pm This month we are watching the classic family movie E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial (1982) PG, 115 min.

Community Writing Group Wednesday / September 9 / 5:30 - 7:00pm Drop-in to the library for a monthly writing group for writers of all abilities. Bring your own project or start fresh! Tea will be provided. 37909 Second Ave

604.892.3110

library@squamish.ca

Carrier of the month

Congratulations

Scan QR code for more upcoming library events & programs Ad sponsored by:

Brooke

You receive a

gift certificate to....

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 3

squamishchief.com

GOT NEWS? Email your news tip or story idea to: jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca emcdonald@lodestarmedia.ca ipace@lodestarmedia.ca

RV PARKING: Continued from 2 But on Aug. 14, the same day the District of Squamish (DOS) ordered a clear-out of people camping in vehicles on Bailey Street, Walmart hired a tow company to patrol the parking lot and started tagging cars that had been there longer than three hours, giving notices that the vehicles would be towed. “It’s the day after Bailey Street closed, so guess what? There was a massive influx overnight, and they were just cracking down. I get where they’re coming from, and I really feel empathetic for Walmart,” Sutherland said. She added that Walmart’s new grocery option has likely increased shopping, and parking is becoming more challenging. She often drives by early in the morning and sees an estimated 50 vehicles in the lot. “It just gets worse as summer goes on,” she said. “It’s not fair for their … (employees) who are going out there trying to patrol the lots. It’s created chaos in their parking lot, and I think that the District needs to own some part of that responsibility, because it literally is the only parking lot where vehicles can park right now. ” The District told The Squamish Chief that the decision to close a portion of Bailey Street was made collaboratively by the property landowners, including the Squamish Nation, BC Rail Properties, and the District of Squamish. “This decision was not made in conjunction with Walmart (a private business), though we recognize there may have been secondary impacts from displaced campers to their site,” reads a statement from District spokesperson Steven Hill. “Camping is prohibited on municipal and public property, streets, and local forest service roads within the District of Squamish boundaries. These camping bylaws are in place to mitigate social and environmental impacts resulting from the high density of seasonal campers and van campers by encouraging camping in designated campgrounds or dispersed on Crown land beyond the District of Squamish boundaries,” Hill said.

community or environmental impacts. “ Hill added that Squamish council has long been advocating BC Parks and the province for increased camping capacity in and around Squamish, “to little success.” “The District continues to work diligently to balance welcoming visitors, vehicle residents and seasonal campers with the needs of residents, the broader community, and public safety in a year where fire risk is extremely high.,” Hill said.

TOWING COMPANY POINTS TO WALMART’S POLICY

PHOTO SUBMITTED

Swiss couple Ulrich Gerber and Renate Schoeni.

The District adds that there are more than 750 designated campsites in the area that are equipped with washroom and garbage facilities. “Most of these campgrounds are equipped to handle overflow capacity during busy summer

weekends as well as facilities to mitigate risks, such as fire pits and education during fire bans, wildlife-proof food caches, secure garbage facilities and staff on hand to education on how to enjoy recreation assets without unintended

#415-1500 Scott Cres

#303-40437 Tantalus Rd

41613 Cottonwood Rd

In an emailed statement, Mitchell’s Towing said since Walmart identifies which vehicles they request removed, it’s up to them to cover the bill. “Walmart is responsible for identifying and calling in vehicles and license plates for towing. It would therefore be up to Walmart to determine whether a vehicle was identified in error based on its own parking policy. Mitchell’s has been hired to remove vehicles at their request. Ultimately, if Walmart has authorized its staff to request towing, the reasons for and decisions to tow rest with Walmart,” said Nicole Dewell over email on behalf of Mitchell’s Towing. Dewell added Walmart had requested tow trucks to be on-site for a few days “to provide friendly warnings” before active enforcement. “Historically, they have tended to let parking issues go for a period of time and then conduct a larger cleanup. However, it appears they have now changed their parking rules more permanently at this location,” she said. The last time Walmart ordered towing, conversations with registered owners revealed some people leave their vehicles at the site long-term because they don’t have space at home, according to Dewell. Sometimes, Walmart has been left to foot the bill for abandoned, garbage-filled vehicles, she added. She said Mitchell’s sympathizes with people experiencing homelessness, the DOS, residents RV PARKING: Continued on 4

Dedication. Experience. Results.

Great investment opportunity with two homes on one property. Home #1: 1,466 sq ft, updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher with double garage. Home #2: 758 sq ft, 8 year old 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom carriage house with massive garage.

$1,899,999

Perfectly positioned to capture stunning north-facing views of the channel, this 2 bed, 2 bath, plus den at RedBridge has all the bells and whistles, including EV charging, AC, and an additional parking spot. Priceless! State of the art amenities include hot & cold plunge pools, red light therapy, infrared sauna, gym, and much more.

$985,000

Bright and spacious, open concept 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite at The Spectacle with south-facing views of The Chief. 1 covered parking space and plenty of additional parking nearby.

$639,900

604-849-4990 info@juliephoenix.com juliephoenix.com

4 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

APRIL LOWE SEEKS SECOND TERM AS SEA TO SKY SCHOOL TRUSTEE Retired teacher says love of education drives re-election bid LIZ MCDONALD

emcdonald@lodestarmedia.ca

A

pril Lowe is running for re-election as one of the two Squamish trustees on the Sea to Sky school board, four years after being acclaimed to the role. Lowe is currently the chair. The school board chair acts as spokesperson for the board, helps run meetings and assists in planning board agendas, among other responsibilities. Lowe was acclaimed in the last election, meaning she ran unopposed. A retired teacher who worked in the corridor for more than 30 years, and the mother of four children going through the local school system, Lowe said she wants to continue representing the board out of a love of education. “I love education—it’s always been my passion. I try to stay really current in my profession,” she said. “I have had my whole education here in [School District 48], right? ... It just feels like something I should do for my community ... A way to give back to all that education has given me.” Asked what she considers her biggest accomplishments over the last four years, Lowe pointed to two: the decision to revert Blackwater Creek Elementary in D’Arcy to a K-3 model, and

SUBMITTED PHOTO

April Lowe.

the district’s strategic plan. She called the Blackwater Creek decision fiscally responsible but difficult. “Even though, for most of us, it went against our hearts. We had to be financially responsible

for all of the rest of the district.” On the strategic plan, Lowe said it guides practice across the district. “It’s what drives practice in [the district]. Of course, it needs to align with the provincial curriculum, but it’s what drives our learning in [the district]. ... The first two times, I was involved as an educator, and now this time around, I was involved as the chair of the board.” On transportation, Lowe said student safety remains the top priority. “There really is no affordable way for our students to safely get from Squamish to Whistler to ski.” She said guardians and rideshare apps currently fill the gap, creating unequal opportunities depending on parental availability, and noted rideshare use presents safety concerns. Pedestrian bridge advocacy—which arose when a temporary supportive housing building was proposed near the bridge over the Mamquam Blind Channel—was also a safety concern, she said. On mental health, Lowe said the issue continues to grow. “Mental health, as we know, is a growing concern worldwide ... As a school board, again, we’re always advocating for the best circumstances for our students, and if that means

RV PARKING: Continued from 5 and businesses managing these issues. “In my view, it will take cooperation between businesses, municipalities, and all levels of government to develop a practical and long-term solution. At the same time, as the community continues to grow, parking management and enforcement will inevitably become increasingly necessary, regardless of how unpopular it may sometimes be,” she said.

TEACHER SAYS YEARS OF INACTION ARE NOW SPILLING OVER TO TOURISTS

Call for Expressions of Interest

The District of Squamish is seeking expressions of interest to lease portions of the Squamish Adventure Centre. Create a standout food and beverage/retail experience in one of Squamish’s most visited destinations! This is a rare chance to secure a high-profile food and beverage/retail space right at the gateway to the Sea to Sky Corridor. Located inside the iconic Squamish Adventure Centre, this space’s unparalleled visibility ensures your business stands out to everyone driving along Highway 99. For more information or to apply, head to squamish.ca/adventure-centre-eoi or contact Nav Triplett, Portfolio Manager at ntriplett@squamish.ca

Vehicle-dwelling and stealth camping isn’t new in Squamish. Just ask Sutherland, who was once issued an eviction notice herself. More than 20 years ago, Sutherland was living in a tent on Crown land in a mini village. “I loved that lifestyle when I was living it. Squamish was a very different town at that point in time. We had a recycling centre set up, we had outhouses. It was well organized. It was planned. It was cleaned. We had one fire pit, so we were cautious around fire bans,” she said. “There were about 150 people living on that forest service road next to the river. Many of those people have stayed in Squamish and built their lives here. They are contributing members, own houses, guides in various businesses, and it was a magical summer,” she said. Decades later, whether people choose vans

There really is no affordable way for our students to safely get from Squamish to Whistler to ski. APRIL LOWE

additional counsellors or other adult support to help our kids through these situations, that will always be a concern for a trustee.” On the board’s trustee remote work policy, Lowe said the matter has been resolved. “There has been discussion about that. It ended up in the paper, which was unfortunate because it really wasn’t as volatile as it seemed in the paper ... We’ve had discussions at the board level about this pretty much since COVID. Prior to COVID, there was no remote work. Then during those years of COVID, everybody worked remotely, and then life kind of changed ... The good news is we have resolved it at the board level, so hopefully it’s a done deal.” The school board election runs Oct. 17, the same day as municipal elections.

for the lifestyle or because of economic hardship, the population has only grown. “Honestly, it’s confusing to me having lived here so long and seeing the problem grow and grow and grow. I mean, it’s a predictability every single summer, so I don’t know why the District hasn’t addressed this issue yet,” she said. Solutions she’s raised aren’t novel, and one comes from looking back at previous DOS decisions. The municipal campground at Brennan Park was once available for a small fee to camp overnight, with access provided to Brennan Park showers, she said. Another solution comes from the mountain town of Canmore. Town employees get a permit that lets them sleep in their car overnight through Safe Park. “Safe Park is a seasonal program that is designed to support individuals who are employed in our community and who reside in their vehicles. The program is open to both individual participants and local businesses who want to support their employees. Permits are issued to eligible participants through an application process, on a first-come, first-served basis,” reads the Town of Canmore’s website. “Overnight camping is not allowed within the Town of Canmore; unpermitted vehicles will be ticketed. Overnight camping on municipal lots, on residential streets, or in areas not designated RV PARKING: Continued on 6

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 5

squamishchief.com

SLRD AREA D DIRECTOR TONY RAINBOW NOT SEEKING RE-ELECTION Rainbow is retiring from the local government board after serving three terms library projects), but there are things my wife and I still want to do (like travel). I just don’t have the energy I had 12 years ago. I’m older than the president of the United States. Whoever succeeds me as director, I’ll be their alternate for the first year, if they want.

INA PACE

ipace@lodestarmedia.ca

T

he Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) Electoral Area D director Tony Rainbow is not seeking re-election to the board after serving three terms. Area D extends from the south border of Whistler to the northern border of Lions Bay. Before his role in regional government, Rainbow spent most of his career in school administration. He moved from the U.K. to Saskatchewan, before relocating to B.C. He moved to the Sea to Sky over 20 years ago. Rainbow was elected as the SLRD board’s vice-chair in 2014, and became chair from 2018 to 2020. The Squamish Chief caught up with Rainbow to discuss his years on the board, and his future plans. Q: Why are you not running for a fourth term? A: There are things the SLRD are working on that are in midstream, and I’d like to see them finished (such as agricultural and

Q: Your time on the board has seen rapidly escalating urban development in the Sea to Sky. Bearing in mind there are those who oppose any urban development, how have you reconciled this growth with the opposition? A: Most of the growth has occurred in municipalities, so that doesn’t directly concern the SLRD. The exception in Area D would be Britannia Beach. But there is some control in terms of the Regional Growth Strategy, and what the municipalities and the SLRD combined can develop and monitor as the years go by. Q: Are there any other particular issues you would like to see the next board address, which you feel have been overlooked or not discussed enough PHOTO BY INA PACE/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF

RAINBOW: Continued on 6

Tony Rainbow in downtown Squamish on Aug. 18.

Modern Dental Technology Accepting New Patients! Healthy Smiles Start with Exceptional Preventative Care Family Dental Services: Preventative Care • Emergency Care • Cosmetic Dentistry Restorative Dentistry • Dental Implants • Invisalign In office teeth whitening

Direct Billing Available

Family-Friendly Care

Convenient Location

40222 Glenalder Pl, Squamish, BC,V8B 0G2 • 604-606-8577 • www.squamishcitydentist.com

6 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

RAINBOW: Continued from 5 during your time? A: I wouldn’t say agriculture has been overlooked, but there’s a lot of pressure right now from people who want to use agricultural land for businesses other than agriculture. I worked with the Squamish mayor at the time, Patricia Heintzman, and we financed a study of the agricultural land within the District boundaries and in Area D, which led to (proposing) an agricultural advisory committee. It’s in the works. I hope that committee, working with council and the SLRD board, can preserve that agricultural land, encourage farming, and find ways to get young farmers in touch with land they can’t afford to buy. Q: What do you think may encourage people, including young people, to run for regional government? A: All four (electoral directors) right now are retired. Partly, I think it’s money. Before the end of the last term, I brought a proposal to the board that would look to increase the amount paid to electoral area directors by $5,000 a year. I’d been talking to people in my second term, who were interested in running for Area D. It would have meant them taking a cut of about $15,000 to $20,000 from what they were earning in their part-time job. So they would have had less money with more responsibility. It got me

squamishchief.com

thinking. I’m sure there are young people who would be interested if they could see it as fitting into a career path in some way, but there’s no incentive like that whatsoever right now. Q: How have your past experiences outside the Sea to Sky impacted your time on the board? A: When I first started, I had a public meeting in Britannia before the election, and somebody said to me “You’ve only just moved here, how are you going to be able to represent us?” My answer was—and this was based directly on experiences that I’d had in a school—you have to introduce yourself to the community and to the parents, and to find out what is needed. What their aspirations are, and so on. I basically said I’m going to come and ask “What do you need, what do you want?” And then I’m going to try and work with you and see what we can do. Working on a board is like being in a principals’ meetings, where you’re used to having to argue a particular position and debate issues, but a little different because the decision could become law. I also worked with the Surrey Food Bank for 10 years, and got really interested in food security. Q: What do you think people misunderstand about regional government? A: Regional districts (throughout B.C.) are a

unique form of government. It’s clumsy. We have four municipalities, and people from the municipalities are elected as councillors for that municipality, whereas the four electoral areas have single representatives from those areas who are elected. I won’t say there’s conflict, but there is a tension regarding the councillor sitting on the board, considering regional matters not directly connected with the residents of the electoral areas. Also, there’s a huge difference between how municipalities and the regional district budget. Within a municipality, if you need to shift a bit of money you’ve divided up, you can. In a regional district, every service has its own budget. There’s no general rule. And then electoral areas are a considerable drive for some staff, whereas in a municipality, it’s relatively easy for staff to get to any trouble spots. For any of the staff involved in provision of services, it’s difficult. I’m not trying to be critical here, I’m just trying to describe the system, and the difficulties within that system. Q: Can you share any advice for the forthcoming director? A: After the election, there is a training session for newly elected officials. You absolutely have to go to that because there are rules, expectations, and circumstances that you never experience

RV PARKING: Continued from 4 for camping, is prohibited in Canmore.” The regulations are very similar to those in Squamish. Hill said the municipal campground was closed during the COVID pandemic and is now used to support sports tournaments held at Brennan Park. “The District recognizes that some community members are living in vehicles due to housing challenges. The District’s main focus and priority is work that addresses the root causes of that very real challenge of affordable housing, such as increasing housing supply, improving access to supports, and reducing barriers to stable housing. For this reason, a vehicle resident permit program is not being considered at this time,” the statement continues.

MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE Join us for a shoreline clean up in the Downtown and surrounding areas, followed by a complimentary light meal at House of Lager.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 Clean up: 4pm to 6pm (Junction Park/O’Siyam Pavilion) Light Meal: 6pm to 8pm (House of Lager) Help us make a difference! For more information or to RSVP, please contact Heather at 604.967.2030 or heather.doucette@ssamarine.ca. Max. capacity of 80 people.

When The Squamish Chief reached out to Tourism Squamish about this story from a tourism perspective, they couldn’t comment on the incident itself, but the tourism marketing group supports “recent efforts to address illegal overnight camping and longer-term vehicle use in that area,” said executive director Lesley Weeks. The group hears concerns and incidents from businesses, and thinks ticketing and towing are positive and necessary to address these issues.

in any other walk of life. You can’t afford to pick it up as you go along. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and do leave that angry email in “drafts” overnight. Q: Is there anything else I haven’t asked you about that you wish to highlight? A: Some of the things I’m pleased I’ve been involved with. One would be fire protection. For example, when I first went to the Upper Squamish Valley, around spring 2015, there was no community association, and they had no fire protection whatsoever. I organized for the Britannia Beach Fire Department to go out, and we bought some fire extinguishers, and ran a training session for people in their homes. I’ve also been working to get the Squamish Library to run a little outreach program into Britannia, in partnership with the mining museum. The money is set aside (from grants from BC Hydro). A lot of foundations and organizations may have money left over every year because they haven’t received enough applications. There’s a lot of money available if you look for it. Ina Pace is The Squamish Chief’s Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) reporter. This reporting was produced through the LJI, which supports original civic journalism across Canada.

As for Walmart, Tourism Squamish thinks businesses shouldn’t be responsible for solving the broader issue of vehicle dwelling. “There are really two different issues here as well. Visitors choosing to stay overnight in vehicles in areas where camping is not permitted is one issue. Squamish residents who are living in vehicles because of housing or affordability challenges is a much more complex community issue, and we do believe the District needs to continue working toward an appropriate solution for those residents,” said Weeks. Solutions the marketing organization pointed to included hotels and campgrounds at a broader range of price points. “That could include additional hotel rooms and campground capacity, as well as consideration of appropriately located and managed low-cost overnight vehicle sites intended simply as a safe and legal place to sleep for a night. Providing legitimate options can help make it clearer where overnight stays are appropriate while still allowing enforcement in areas where they are not,” she said. As for Ulrich and Renate? They’re still out $406. “I think that this is absolutely appalling that this happened to them when they were here,” said Sutherland. “I think that if there’s anybody in Tourism Squamish, at the District, you know, at Walmart head store that could do something to help this couple out, I really think they should. This was 100 per cent not okay.”

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 7

squamishchief.com

SECOND ANNUAL RIDE FOR DAD SET FOR SEPT. 13 The 2025 ride raised $106,000 toward prostate cancer research and awareness

benefits and limitations of prostate cancer screening may be more effective to promote and facilitate shared decision making with their physicians.”

JENNIFER THUNCHER

jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca

M

otorcyclists, it is almost time to fire ‘em up again for dad. The Second annual Ride For Dad will be rolling through Squamish and up the Sea to Sky Highway on Sept. 13. Derek Pickford is helping organize the Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) on the Eagle Mountain Project Charity Ride in support of the Okanagan Ride for Dad Chapter. The ride raises money for prostate cancer research and awareness about the disease. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in Canada, after non-melanoma skin cancers. It is the second leading cause of death from cancer in men in the nation. In 2026, close to 30,000 men in Canada will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the society states, representing 23 per cent of all new cancer cases in men this year, with all other cancers making up the remaining 77 per cent. About 5,300 men in Canada will die from prostate cancer this year. Prostate cancer screening is recommended,

PHOTO BY JENNIFER THUNCHER/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF

Riders get ready to ride at the inaugural 2025 event.

but many men avoid seeing their doctor. A study in the National Library of Medicine, found men avoid prostate screening for “fear of cancer, embarrassment over digital rectal exam,

confusion over the screening procedure, and skepticism over the benefits of screening.” The 2011 study concluded, “educating men in the community through mass media about

where your

story continues Moving to Shannon Falls Retirement Residence means keeping the routines you love while gaining a community that supports your lifestyle. Enjoy the freedom to live your day, your way.

Suites Available! BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY 236-900-5389 | shannonfalls.ca | 38225 Third Avenue, Squamish

Pickford, who works for SMJV, and organized the first ride last fall, says fundraising is the main goal, but getting more men to get checked out is important too. “You know men, we’re stubborn as the day is long to go get your prostate checked out. It’s a simple, simple procedure to check,” he said. He knows friends, family and coworkers who have survived prostate cancer or who have died with it. Though not as many bikes were on hand as he hoped in 2025, with about 20, the ride raised $106,000 toward research and Pickford hopes to knock that out of the park this year. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the BC Rail Yards, with riders leaving at about 11:30 a.m. The procession of motorcyclists will snake past McDonald’s up Highway 99 towards Pemberton to the Mile One Eating House restaurant, where there will be lunch and presentations. Folks can donate or find out more on the campaign page. To get involved or help out, text Pickford at 780-868-7488 or email him: mdpickford@ hotmail.com.

8 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

View online:

Looking for a challenge?

Stage 1 Outdoor Water Use Restrictions remain in effect. Sprinkler and Automated Irrigation

Two days per week based on street address.

NOW RECRUITING Paid On-Call Firefighters

• 1940 Centennial Way: Corsa Cycles Zoning Amendment

squamish.ca/review

Sprinkler

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan

Automated Irrigation

Requests for Proposals

• Brennan Park Aquatic Centre Pool Chemical Supplies

4–10 am and 7–10 pm 10 pm–4 am

Requests for Quotations

AGE ST

• Powerhouse Springs Generator Infrastructure

squamish.ca/doing-business-with-the-district

1

2

3

Try to limit your watering to one hour!

Trees, flowers, shrubs or gardens is allowed anytime.

For more information and to see the full water restrictions, head to our website:

STAG E

AGE ST

• 40128 Garibaldi Way: Juniper Townhomes Zoning Amendment

Business Opportunities

STAG E

Development Review

• Odd side: Thursdays and Sundays • Even side: Wednesdays and Saturdays

squamish.ca/recruitment

Hand Watering and Drip Irrigation

4

squamish.ca/water In the District of Squamish, certain types of fires are banned year-round:

We’re Hiring!

FREE EVENT! Dance Open House

Curious about dance lessons but not sure where to start? This is the perfect chance to come check it out in a relaxed, welcoming, and super fun environment.

Wednesday, September 9

Beginner/Novice Salsa & Bachata: Beginner/Novice West Coast Swing & Jive: squamish.ca/rec

7–8 pm 8–9 pm

• Campfires in public spaces, including riverbanks, mountainsides, beaches and forests. • Open air burning, including backyard burns, yard waste, garden debris and construction material.

Ready to make waves in your aquatics career? We’re looking for certified lifeguards to join our team at Brennan Park Recreation Centre Dive in and apply at: squamish.ca/careers

Residential Campfire Ban in effect.

Fall Programs are here and registration is open!

Annual Pool Shutdown

September 9–24

Residential campfires are only allowed with a permit—and are not allowed during a fire ban. For more information, head to:

squamish.ca/fireban

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 9

squamishchief.com

BURNING MAN PHOTOGRAPHER EXHIBITS AT BRITANNIA

One of the art festival’s official photographers will be exhibiting his work at the Sea to Sky Gallery through to September

INA PACE

ipace@lodestarmedia.ca

F

olks can now get a glimpse of Burning Man in Britannia Beach, through a photographer’s “otherworldly” lens, at the Sea to Sky Gallery. The exhibit, which is on through to Sept 10, is curated with shots of art installations and candid moments from the global arts festival, originating in Nevada, U.S. “The largest temporary outdoor art gallery in the world,” has been captured as a form of art itself by widely-published and award-winning event photographer Mark Fromson, who is now a part of the Burning Man Project’s official documentation team for the third year running. According to Fromson’s Facebook post, the Sea to Sky Gallery exhibit will be his first solo gallery show for his Burning Man photography. Fromson moved to Britannia Village from Vancouver in May, and works as a software project manager. He said he uses his software management skills for his work in post-production, sometimes spending up to an hour on one photo before publishing it. “I really try to get the most iconic shot I can,

whether it’s a person or the artwork itself. My photos have a style that can be picked out from other Burning Man photographers; they’re very colourful and vibrant, and not as subdued as maybe some others,” Fromson said. “A lot of people ask me if my photos are AI because I try to make it look so otherworldly. What I try to do is bring out what it feels like to be there. It really is a PHOTO BY MARK FROMSON surreal experience. You just Starting as an “amateur photographer,” Fromson gradually grew an can’t believe your eyes audience online, and has now photographed Burning Man seven times, sometimes.” culminating in global acclaim. Burning Man has an ethos of gift-giving for the people I met, then I’d find the artists, and I’d community there. Attendees bring camps, make sure they would get a copy (by tagging trinkets, and food, and the like. Fromson has them online).” made a point of giving some artists’ temporary Fromson said he has now joined a camp that is work a permanent space, which is how, he said, Burning Man’s “post-office,” mailing out 15,000 he got noticed by the documentation team. postcards all over the world at each Burning “Some of (the artists’) work doesn’t find a Man festival, for free. home after, and so (my work) became for the Fromson first attended Burning Man in 2017 artists. I started making little cards with my without a camera at all, because he wanted to contact info, and I started gifting photos to

“just experience it.” He described his first Burning Man festival as “profound,” but now has a “love-hate” relationship with it, as he experiences a lot of it now quite literally through a lens. His responsibilities, however, also include perks such as a free festival ticket and a lot of “insider access.” “It’s a part of my identity now,” he said. Starting as an “amateur photographer,” Fromson gradually grew an audience online, and has now photographed Burning Man seven times, culminating in global acclaim. Fromson was recognized as one of the top 10 amateur photographers in the world at the International Photography Awards (IPA) in 2024, held in Greece, for event photography. His work has been exhibited in Italy, Hungary, Greece, and Thailand, and published across outlets such as Forbes, British Columbia Magazine, and The Telegraph (U.K.). Burning Man photography at the Sea to Sky Gallery opened on Saturday, Aug. 22 and will run through to Sept 10 at 105, Church Street in Britannia Village. Admission is free. Ina Pace is The Squamish Chief’s Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) reporter. This reporting was produced through the LJI, which supports original civic journalism across Canada.

NOW OPEN IN SQUAMISH!

SEA TO SKY SMILES ORTHODONTIC CENTRE Dr. Dorothy A. Sonya • Certified Specialist in Orthodontics Modern orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults. At Sea to Sky Smiles, we believe great smiles come from informed choices, advanced technology, and a comfortable patient experience from start to finish. ✓ State-of-the-art orthodontic office with ✓ Braces, appliances, and all types of Clear Aligners ✓ Personalized Treatment Plans ✓ Patient-centred clinic

Now welcoming new patients!

#3 -40437 Tantalus Rd. Squamish, BC (672) 238-1915 info@seatoskysmiles.com

Independently owned and operated

10 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com THE SQUAMISH CHIEF NEWSPAPER, PRINTED EVERY THURSDAY BY LODESTAR MEDIA 38113 Second Avenue Box 3500, Squamish BC, V8B 0B6

CONTACT US PRINTED EVERY THURSDAY BY LODESTAR MEDIA T: 604-892-9161 news@squamishchief.com ads@ squamishchief.com classifieds@squamishchief.com subs@squamishchief.com production@squamishchief.com obituaries: ads@squamishchief.com EDITOR JENNIFER THUNCHER jthuncher@ lodestarmedia.ca follow @thuncher REPORTER LIZ MCDONALD emcdonald@ lodestarmedia.ca REPORTER INA PACE ipace@ lodestarmedia.ca SALES MANAGER CATHIE GREENLEES cgreenlees@ squamishchief.com MULTI- MEDIA SALES REPRESENTATIVE KIM BOATMAN kboatman@ squamishchief.com CIRCULATION MANAGER DENISE CONWAY dconway@ squamishchief.com PUBLISHER SARAH STROTHER sstrother@lodestarmedia.ca The Squamish Chief is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact Editor Jennifer Thuncher at jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information. Reproduction of any material contained in this publication is expressly forbidden without the prior written consent of the publisher.

EDITORIAL

POLICING PARENTS

I

f we can’t parent our children, the law will force us to. As was in the news last week, a North Vancouver dad was issued a $109 ticket from the RCMP after allowing his son to ride an e-scooter while under the age of 16. On the evening of Aug. 4, a BC Highway Patrol officer stopped an e-scooter rider who was riding in heavy traffic in North Van. The rider was wearing shorts, a T-shirt, an oversized helmet and large shoes and, as the officer suspected, he was underage for a scooter. He was 12. “Children under 16 are not allowed to operate e-scooters on public roads, bike lanes, or bike paths,” said Sgt. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol, in a news release. “We spoke to the boy’s father, explained the law, and issued a ticket.” This is something that could well have happened in Squamish. Take to almost any trail this summer and you are sure to see multiple underage kids, many without helmets, buzzing past. Some Squamish folks are going to say that police should focus instead on catching “real” criminals. Others will say that at least these kids aren’t at home on screens—they are out exploring. But come on. Let’s be real. There are a lot of things we can encourage our kids to do, especially in the Sea to Sky, that challenge them physically and mentally without willingly letting them break the law, and possibly their necks. Sometimes, it seems parents want their kids to like them more than they want their kids to be safe. According to BC Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department data, from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, there were 81 visits of youth under 17 to the children’s emergency department related to e-scooter use, up from 37 incidents the previous year. Of those visits, 82% were from a fall from an e-scooter; 15% of the incidents occurred in traffic. Injuries included fractures, contusions/ abrasions, and concussions. The highest proportion of emergency visits was for children aged 13 to 15 (54%), according to the BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit. Kids under 16 should not be on these EDITORIAL: Continued on 11

TAKING A STAND BY VISITING A FARM STAND MOUNTAIN VIEWS LIZ MCDONALD

I

stand inside the cold room with no one there but me. The blank package has my name written on green tape. I reach my hand, pick up the handle, and show myself out into the sweltering summer heat. For the last two weeks, on Wednesdays, I’ve picked up a brown bag and wondered what’s inside. Will a bounty of carrots come forth, crisp cucumbers or juicy cherry tomatoes? More purple tingled garlic to add to my cupboard? These questions come to me because I’ve started ordering a grocery box from Harvest Hub on 38280 Loggers Lane. I’d first learned of the grocery depot through doing a story for The Squamish Chief on the site, led by Squamish CAN (Climate Action Network). I was excited about the prospect of learning more about the project. As I had reported in that story, the need for cold storage for Sea to Sky farmers and producers was first identified in 2018 through a Regional Food Task Force facilitated by the Whistler Centre for Engagement and Planning. In 2019, the Squamish

Valley Agricultural Plan flagged cold storage as a priority action. Flash forward to 2026, and that need is being fulfilled. As is the case with many new operations, it can take some time to get up and running. Right now, there aren’t many suppliers that work with the Hub, which opened half way through the growing season. Their first farmer partnership takes orders for grocery boxes community supported agriculture boxes (CSA), where folks invest in the harvest for that year and in return they receive farm fresh produce. But the deadline for the CSA box had long since passed. However, I was pleased to see the org has partnered with another local farm and I could still place an order. Once a week, for $30, I get a sizable amount of fresh, locally grown produce. It’s grown by locals and takes a short trip down the road to Harvest Hub. Whether it’s the method of growing, the small distance travelled, or the knowledge that my purchase is going straight to local businesses, the food certainly tastes better than many similar produce I’ve tasted, shipped from lands far away in plastic packaging, removed from any connection to me and my home. Aside from the reasonable price, and the delicious taste, I like to think my act is one of reciprocity, or, as HARVEST: Continued on 11

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 11

squamishchief.com

Ha7lh skwálwen cht kwis emút cht iy sts’its’áp’ cht iy kw’shétsut cht na7 tkwa temíxw tl’a Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw

JOIN US ONLINE

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

QUESTION OF THE WEEK Are you worried what the new U.S. 50% tariffs will mean? Have your say at squamishchief.com

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

Were you involved in the Squamish 50? NO YES, I RAN IN IT! YES, I CHEERED ON SOMEONE

67% 13% 10%

MOST READ STORY

Ottawa to announce details of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Tuesday

PHOTO BY INA PACE/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF

INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY: Aug. 31 is the annual International Overdose Awareness Day. In the lead up to the day, there are a series of local events, including the purple chair painting event at the Overdose Prevention Site on Aug. 11. The chairs honour those who have been lost to the toxic drug crisis. Every empty painted chair will be displayed throughout Squamish to honour the life lost and prompt a call to action. Events are by the Sea to Sky Community Action Team (CAT)—co-chaired by Squamish Helping Hands and the District of Squamish. The largest event of the month will be held in Junction Park from 2 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 31. Speakers from across the Sea to Sky and Lower Mainland will “address the effects of the toxic drug crisis on communities and families and offer paths forward through individual grief and collective solutions.”

HARVEST: Continued from 10 Robin Wall Kimmerer wrote in Braiding Sweetgrass: “When times are easy and there’s plenty to go around, individual species can go it

EDITORIAL: Continued from 10 scooters. Full stop. And that goes for e-bikes, too. “Police are getting an increasing number of complaints about unsafe

alone. But when conditions are harsh and life is tenuous, it takes a team sworn to reciprocity to keep life going forward. In a world of scarcity, interconnection and mutual aid become critical for survival.” I don’t think my purchase is going to

change the multifaceted globalized economy, nor the harsh and tenuous conditions we live in these days. But it will nourish me, signal that I see value in the local food supply. And, ideally, make me more interconnected with this place.

and illegal e-mobility users,” said McLaughlin. This isn’t a problem with our youth; it is a parenting problem. Hopefully, tickets will be the worst news they get about their kids, not the scarier

alternative. “Our main goal is to prevent death and injury, and it looks like we’re going to have to issue more tickets before people get the message,” McLaughlin added.

LETTERS POLICY The Squamish Chief welcomes letters to the editor of up to 400 words. Letters should be exclusive to this publication and are meant to respond to a local story in The Squamish Chief or raise an issue happening in town. Please include your name, neighbourhood and daytime phone number. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for Thursday’s edition. Full names and neighbourhood will be published with the letter. The publisher reserves the right to refuse and edit letters for length and clarity or to address legal concerns. Email letters to: editor@squamishchief.com.

PHOTO BY STEVE JACOBS

BEAR AWARE: Local bears are currently very active around town, including this black bear taking the high road home.

12 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

Your story starts here

e

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 13

squamishchief.com

My personal values are very heavy towards nature, being outdoors. Working for a company that shares my values around sustainability, around respecting the environment, this has really been a perfect fit for me. Kelly Steeves Dog lover | Outdoorswoman | Head of Engineering Support

Find your story at woodfibrelng.ca/careers

14 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

SUNSCREEN IS BAD: AND OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T BELIEVE ABOUT SKIN CANCER Local woman who has had skin cancer and a scientist bust myths and share truths

to be on your torso,” she said. “My point is, if you have a patch that won’t heal, go to your doctor. And your family doctor will know enough to either say, ‘Oh yeah, we should take a look at that.’ Or, ‘I’m not too sure,’ and send you to a dermatologist.” She said she knows for young people it can be hard to think about—or care—what may happen to you decades down the line, but she noted treating skin cancers on the face can be quite disfiguring. “If you let it grow too big, the amount they have to take off is going to be huge … I had a, I’m going to say, two-by-three centimetre patch and I ended up having over 250 stitches in the wound to get it off,” she said. “It’s huge, it goes from the middle of my forehead down to my ear and then there’s a Y part that goes up… Really, wear sunscreen.”

JENNIFER THUNCHER

jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca

U

nder Cathy Anderson’s brunette bangs are scars she would like you to avoid. The 57-year-old Squamish resident and cancer scientist, has had a few bouts of skin cancer. “I’ve got one here, little one, the bigger one, and then this one, which is still healing. They’re all skin cancers from not wearing sunscreen,” she says, pointing to the scars from basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer. She has had three confirmed cases and one spot her doctor is watching. She also has had two melanomas, but not on her face. For those raised in the 1970s and 80s, sunscreen wasn’t widely used, or even considered. In fact, tanning oils were all the rage, as a tan was wrongly considered a sign of good health.

SCIENCE SAYS PHOTO BY SERGII KOLESNIKOV/ ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS

One sunburn in your youth can significantly increase melanoma risk. When the UV Index is at 3 or above, wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, say experts.

BY THE NUMBERS

Mountain Psychology and Neurofeedback Centre Stephen L. Milstein, Ph.D., R. Psych. BC # 765 604.938.3511

Dawna Dixx Milstein, O T. COTBC # A A0201 604.938.3523

Squamish: 604.848.9273

Whistler: #107- 4 368 Main St, Whistler, B.C. V0N 1B4

Serving sea to sky for 18 years

According to the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation, over 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in Canada each year, more than 5,000 of these are melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. However, when detected early, the five-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 per cent. Canadians born in the 1990s have two to three times higher risk of getting skin cancer in their lifetimes (1 in 6 people) than those born in the 1960s (1 in 20). There are more new cases of skin cancer each year than the number of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. Anderson notes often these days people think it is just burning that is the concern. “I will often hear people (say), ‘Oh, I don’t burn. So I don’t have to worry,’ and I’ve actually stopped people to say, ‘Yeah, I’ve had (one or) two sunburns in my life, but look at my forehead,” Anderson said. She strongly advises wearing a hat as one of her skin cancers was on the part in her hair. “Just wear a hat, because nobody’s putting sunscreen on the part of their hair,” she said. She also notes that looking up the weird thing on your skin and comparing it to images of skin cancer online won’t necessarily tell you all you need to know. “I have the type on my face that’s supposed

Dr. Cheryl Peters, senior scientist with prevention, screening and hereditary cancer at BC Cancer and prevention and health promotion at the BC Centre for Disease Control, notes that heredity does play a role in skin cancer. “We do know that skin cancer can run in families,” she said. “Part of that is likely genetic, but part of it is likely that if you’ve got pale skin, probably your parents have pale skin, too, right? And probably you have similar behaviours as your family does. So, it could be that it is partially genetics, but it’s also probably partially just skin colour. Because skin colour is one of the strongest determinants of who will and will not get skin cancer,” she said. Anyone can get skin cancer, she noted, no matter how dark their skin is. Skin types range from 1 to 6, based on skin features and the risk of sunburn and skin cancer. “The same types of skin cancers affect people of all skin types,” Peters said. “We do know that people with fairer skin, …. Northern European, Irish people, are at the highest risk, and then it sort of goes down from there to people with the darkest skin, which is a skin type of 6. All people can get skin cancer, but the risk is much higher the paler that you are.” Having pale eyes and pale hair—blondehaired, red-haired people— and lots of freckles or moles puts people at higher risk for skin cancer. Peters has done a lot of research on misinformation and cancer, thus, she has seen a lot of the myths surrounding skin cancer. SUN: Continued on 17

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 15

squamishchief.com

SQUAMISH NATION COUNCILLORS SUSPENDED UNDER PENDING INVESTIGATION Two Nation councillors have been suspended following an alleged incident on June 28

Earn extra income as a Tax Expert.

Register now for one of Canada’s most comprehensive in-person tax training programs. You’lll have ggrams You ve tthe opportunity pp unity tto apply to work with H&R B Block flexible l k aand n build ui d a flex bl career. ar e Convenience. Our local in-classs ssessions schedule. ns work or with your ur sch d Total course time me is 6 60 hours hours. Career development. me . m Learn tax theoryy and skills that ccan fulfilling career with kills th n lead ead to a fu l H&R Block. ors. Skilled instructors. e t and rreceive e ve a certificate of com p Learn from the b best completion and r p education tax credit receipt. Unique approach. Complete real-world exercises with live instructors in a classroom-style course, learning tax theory with the latest tax preparation software. CALL TODAY FOR LOCAL REGISTRATION 1-877-32BLOCK (2-5625)

Or visit us at 3 - 1305 Pemberton Avenue (Chieftain Centre Mall)

Britannia Mine Museum gratefully acknowledges their community sponsors: FILE PHOTO BY INA PACE/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF

Squamish Nation headquarters in North Vancouver.

INA PACE

ipace@lodestarmedia.ca

T

wo Sḵwx̱w ú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) councillors have been suspended from Sḵwx̱w ú7mesh Úxwumixw Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation Council) due to an alleged incident on June 28. The incident was immediately reviewed by fellow Nation councillors, chair, and council, according to a spokesperson for the Nation. The spokesperson was not able to release the names of the councillors in question, nor information about whether the councillors are still being paid. The two councillors in question are not currently able to attend their respective committees, nor public events upon investigation by the Nation’s Integrity Commissioner. Their suspension is indefinite, pending the resolution of the investigation. Squamish Nation released the following emailed statement: “After receiving reports of an alleged incident on June 28 involving two Sḵwx̱w ú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish

Nation) councillors, chair and council immediately launched a review. “Council subsequently voted on a resolution to refer the matter to the Squamish Nation Integrity Commissioner and an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner is now underway. “The Integrity Commissioner will determine whether there was any breach of the Governance Policy by the councillors. There is no set timeline on when findings will be released. “The councillors have not participated in council meetings since the investigation began and they have been suspended from their committees and attending public events on behalf of council pending the outcome of the investigation. “Sḵwx̱w ú7mesh Úxwumixw elected representatives are expected to uphold the Sḵwx̱w ú7mesh Úxwumixw Code of Conduct at all times, both in and out of office, given the public trust placed in them.” Ina Pace is The Squamish Chief’s Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) reporter. This reporting was produced through the LJI, which supports original civic journalism across Canada.

Final Call for Giants at Work!

SUMMER EXHIBIT ENDS SEPT 7, 2026* *The Cat® 793C Mining Truck is a permanent feature.

16 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

View online:

Notice of Temporary Use Permit Reconsideration Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. What’s Proposed:

To allow the short-term rental use in the secondary suite for a period of three years.

District of Squamish Temporary Use Permit No. DTU00089

LOCATION MAP

Affected Lands

38631 High Creek Drive, Squamish, British Columbia, outlined in black on the location map.

Legal Description

LOT 98 BLOCK 22 DISTRICT LOT 515 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP45517

38631

Existing Zoning R-1 (Residential 1)

Proposed Temporary Use

gh Hi

Under the District’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011, short-term rental use is not permitted in a dwelling unit that is not a principal residence; short-term rental use is also not permitted in a secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit (coach house). If approved, the Temporary Use Permit would allow the short-term rental use in the secondary suite for a period of three years. The applicant can apply to renew the permit for an additional period of up to three years following the expiry of the original permit.

k ee Cr

Reconsideration

A copy of the proposed Temporary Use Permit No. DTU00089 can be emailed out. Requests can be sent to planning@squamish.ca, from August 14, 2026 to September 1, 2026. Municipal Hall is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday– Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Enquiries regarding the proposed Temporary Use Permit may be made to the Planning Department at 604-815-5002. If you do not have access to the internet or a computer, please contact the Planning Department at 604-815-5002 and we would be happy to arrange to have the permit made available to you.

Infrastructure Upgrades

e iv Dr

The property owners have requested Council’s reconsideration of the Director of Community Development’s decision to refuse DTU00089. In considering the reconsideration request, Council may uphold, vary, or overturn the Director’s decision. Section 493 (3) of the Local Government Act states that the owner of the land that is subject of a decision of a delegate is entitled to have Council reconsider the matter. Council will reconsider DTU00089 at the Regular Council meeting on September 1, 2026 at 6.00 p.m.

How to View

Mo ssy Ro ck Pla ce

Crumpit Woods Drive Public input will be considered by the District in review of the application. Persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Temporary Use Permit may submit written submissions to planning@squamish.ca or, in person to the Director of Community Development. Written submissions can be addressed to the Director of Community Development and will be received up until 4 p.m. September 1, 2026. All submissions will form part of the public record. Publish date: August 27, 2026.

• Depot Road Active Transportation Upgrades and Annual Watermain Upgrades continue in Brackendale. • Wastewater System Upgrades continue in Dentville, on the Madill Forcemain. Construction work is paused.

• Work on the Paradise Valley Bailey Bridge repairs is now under way. Expect overnight closures on September 10 and 11, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Phased construction work on Squamish River Dike at Harris and Dryden Pump Stations and Central Lift Station continues through November.

• Annual Line Painting is complete.

squamish.ca/building-our-future

Sign up for District eNews

squamish.ca/enews

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 17

squamishchief.com

SUN: Continued from 14 She debunked several of the most popular that are circulating on social media right now.

SUNSCREENS ARE DANGEROUS CHEMICALS? Peters notes that chemicals are a part of life. “There’s two different types of sunscreen, the mineral ones and then the chemical ones. But it’s kind of not a real distinction, because the mineral ones are also made of chemicals. We’re putting things on our skin to block the UV rays, and that’s what those chemicals do,” she said, adding that there is a lot of “chemophobia,” on social media right now where people are very afraid of chemicals. These narratives cause people to “make decisions that are probably not good for their health.” She noted that the thing about a lot of the misinformation being spread is that there is often a grain of truth that then misinformation is layered onto. The grain of truth keeps the misinformation perpetuating. “It’s not wrong to say that there’s chemicals in [sunscreen]. There are, but they’re shown to be very, very safe when used as directed. So, don’t eat sunscreen, but if you put it on your skin, it’s very safe.” She addressed the trend seen on social media of “tanmaxxing,” where young people use the UV index to go out at the highest risk times to maximize their tan. The UV risk rating is categorized as low (0-2), moderate (3-5), high (6-7), very high (8-10) and finally extreme (11+) “Do not tanmax,” Peters said simply. “The UV index should be used to teach you what times you should more clearly protect

yourself from the sun, not the times you should be out there trying to get as tanned as you possibly can,” she said. “I just hope people don’t take this tanmaxxing seriously. Skin cancer is real and dangerous, and it’s really important for youth as well to be protecting themselves now.”

BUT THE SUN IS GOOD FOR US? Another myth is that people need vitamin D from the sun to be healthy and therefore shouldn’t be blocking rays. Peters says humans do need sun, but can overestimate how much they need. Going out when the UV risk rating is below 3, then it is safe to be out and about in the sun and that will give people plenty of what they need. “When the UV index is below 3, I’m not that careful about it, and that’s safe,” she said. “That’s when it is a safe level to get your vitamin D, and you don’t need actually that much exposed skin to get it—you don’t need to be going to (lie on) the beach. You can just roll your sleeves up on your shirt. Ten or 15 minutes in the sun when the UV index is below 3 is a very safe way to get vitamin D. You can also get vitamin D in your diet.” Wearing sunscreen in Canada is advised between May and September. However, there are specific situations that are important for the Sea to Sky, because lots of people like to do winter sports. “There’s still the potential to get sunburn and sun exposure in the winter, especially when it’s snowy, because you can get a lot of reflection off of the snow,” Peters said. “Anybody who’s been skiing and forgot to put sunscreen on their face and wore goggles will know this, because they will have a crazy tan from being exposed. So the rule

about UV index of 3 and higher is the same year round.”

response to UV, except that they can get damaged.”

‘I DON’T BURN OFTEN’

‘SKIN CANCER IS NO BIG DEAL’

Peters stressed that tanned skin is not an indicator of health. It’s an indicator of skin damage. “Your skin has already been damaged, and your DNA could already have been damaged just by a tan,” she said. “The more sunburns you get, the higher risk you have, but a single sunburn, especially in youth, can increase your risk of melanoma by quite a lot. So I think people do think, like, ‘Oh, well, I only burn once in a while.’ That’s not OK, because it’s one of those carcinogens that a single burn can give you skin cancer later on. The more burns you get, the worse off you are, but certainly one is enough.”

Peters said she thinks there’s a misconception that skin cancer is not that harmful, because a lot of them are not fatal. “A lot of the ones that are not melanoma don’t typically cause death, but they … can cause disfigurement, and you often get them on places on your body, like your face or your head or your ears, that can really change your appearance, and I don’t think people think about that part as much,” she said. She also cautions that tanning beds are not better for people than the sun. Some people want to get a base tan in a tanning bed before they go to a tropical location, for example. “That’s just as harmful, and you can easily get burned in a tanning bed, and the tan that you get is not protective enough to prevent skin cancer,” she said. “If you really like the look of your tanned skin, that’s fine. Get a spray tan.” Ultimately, she hopes the culture shifts to where tanned skin is not what people think of as normal or healthy. “There’s a bit of a movement actually in Australia that’s kind of interesting to just kind of accept the skin you’re in,” she said. “We shouldn’t be expecting people with very pale skin to get really dark tans. It’s not natural. We shouldn’t think that it looks good. It should be OK to be in the skin that you’re in. And if you’re pale, just be pale.”

SUNGLASSES ARE BAD? Another bit of misinformation circulating is that sunglasses confuse your body into ignoring the sun, so you shouldn’t wear them. No, says Peters, you should wear sunglasses. “The sun also can give you cataracts and cause other eye damage. You can get melanoma right in your eye, and that’s from UV exposure, so it’s really important to protect your eyes as well. Your skin knows if it’s being exposed to the sun, because that’s what triggers it to start producing vitamin D. Your eyes are not involved in your body’s

Squamish Transit

Service Change Effective September 8, 2026

} School trips on Routes 1 and 4 will return this Fall. } Route 5 trip will be discontinued for the season. } OnDemand service zone will be expanded to include the Loggers East and Brennan Park area. Download the BC Transit On Demand app today. } Minor trip adjustments to routes across the system to improve connections. For more information about trip planning, schedules and to sign up for customer alerts, please visit bctransit.com/squamish. HIGHWAY CRASH: Traffic was snarled on the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver and Squamish on Aug. 18 after a rollover crash that sent one person to hospital. The electric vehicle had three occupants, one of whom was sent to hospital. Social media reports by one of the people involved later reported that all were OK.

14116

PHOTO BY PAT BELL

Transit Info 604·892·5559 bctransit.com

18 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 19

squamishchief.com

UFC FIGHTER JAMEY-LYN HORTH PREPARES FOR OCTOBER CLASH Local flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth is scheduled to return to the octagon on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place in Edmonton to face veteran Katlyn Cerminara

did, just how that’s evolved? A: Especially being a female and being an adrenaline junkie, and I love sport. And I want to do all the things. It’s just finding the time to rest. That was something I wasn’t really good at. By the end of the day, my partner’s taking a beating because I have no social battery left. And I come to training sessions and I’m not mentally focused. I’m emotionally exhausted. Why am I not doing well? Why am I so tired? So it took some time to settle into that. I actually don’t need to do as much as I was doing. I was overtraining. Having the coaching system that I have, and such a close-knit family and team, they’re like, “You can’t do this anymore. This is the schedule. We’re sticking to it.” The days off are days off. And I think, again, as a female and as I’ve gotten older, I started to realize the importance of that. I just didn’t really see it before.

JENNIFER THUNCHER

jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca

S

quamish’s Jamey-Lyn Horth steps into the octagon looking for another UFC win in about eight weeks. Horth (9-3-0) will be facing veteran flyweight Katlyn Cerminara (18-6-0), on Oct. 17 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. This is the first UFC fight on Canadian soil in nearly six months. Horth is coming off a controversial (to say the least) decision loss to JJ Aldrich this past April. Sports journalist Adam Martin told The Squamish Chief that the vast majority of observers thought Horth won the Aldrich fight. “In my opinion, it was a robbery. Horth deserved to win the fight, and she should have been paid her win bonus,” Martin said. “The judges made a bad call, but this is why Dana White always says, ‘Don’t leave it in the hands of the judges,’ because you never know what they’re seeing.” About the upcoming fight, Martin notes, Cerminara was once one of the top women’s flyweights in the UFC, fighting for the title in 2020. “But she hasn’t fought in over two years after taking time off to have a child, so it will be interesting to see how she looks after such a long time away,” he said. “When she was at the top of her game, Cerminara was an elite fighter in her weight class, but she is 37 now, and she has not won a fight in over four years. “The way Cerminara matches up with Horth, this fight seems destined to go to the scorecards, so Horth will have to hope she doesn’t have a déjà vu moment with the judges this time around. It should be a good fight either way, though, as both women are primarily strikers, so the fans in Edmonton should enjoy watching this one.”

1 VS. 1 WITH HORTH The Squamish Chief caught up with Horth at her Squamish gym, The Sound Martial Arts, for a chat about the upcoming fight, the controversial end to the last one and her movie experience. What follows is a version of that conversation edited for length and clarity. Q: How are you feeling about going back to Edmonton? A: It was where I had my third fight in 2024, and I had a whole bunch of hometown support—I had about 70 or 80 people from Squamish come support that fight. This fight, I know about 40 people that have already booked and are coming, and that’s not even including just my family, so I know that I’ll probably be pretty close. Q: The Squamish Chief: And with Cerminara, she’s about the same age, experienced, but also

PHOTO BY JENNIFER THUNCHER/THE SQUAMISH CHIEF

UFC fighter Jamey-Lyn Horth with MMA coach, and her partner, Kasey Smith outside their Squamish gym, The Sound Martial Arts on Friday, Aug. 21.

off for a while because of having a baby. So how are you approaching that fight with her? A: I’ve been out with injuries for a year. I’ve had big gaps in the beginning of my pro career where I didn’t fight for a year. I never look at that person and be like, “Oh, that’s a weakness.” Obviously, she’s a veteran of the sport. She was a number one title contender for a long time, so a win over her would be really great for me in the ranking systems and just a good test as a fighter. Q: With approaching her though, given her fighting style, is she one you want to get in and knock her out? A: Obviously, ideally to finish the job in between the timeframe would be ideal; sort of how my second-to-last fight went and not leave it up to the judges’ hands. We’ve seen what happened last time in Winnipeg, where arguably 99.9% of the world agreed that I won that fight. We did everything we could to sort of go and have that turned around and appeal that, but that just didn’t happen. So yeah, just got to get the job done early and make it a very decisive win. Q: Can you tell me more about that decision? A: A lot of people have asked me and wanted me to be very real and raw about how it made me feel. I feel as though crying over spilt milk, it’s not really my cup of tea. Yeah, it sucks and it stings and it hurts. But, I mean, I have another

fight on the horizon. I can’t dwell on what I can’t change anymore. So for me, we’ve got to move on to the next one. It might seem like I’m cool and fine with it. I’m definitely not, but I also have a really good coaching staff and team behind me that went to bat for me and took the pressure off of me to have to handle that and did it for me. Q: What does the next eight weeks look like? A: I spend a lot of time driving in my car. So I’m in Surrey twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I drive to Surrey because that’s where my striking coach is based out of. And on top of that, I have coaches here. I have coaches in Langley. We all work together, we’re just not under one roof. We have different specialties that we do in Langley than we do in Surrey and the team travels around. Tuesday, Thursdays, we’re in Surrey doing striking. And then Wednesdays, we’re in Langley doing grappling and wrestling. And then Saturdays, we’re in North Vancouver, and we’re doing MMA. All of us fighters, we each have our home base and then we kind of cross-train with each other just because of the nature of how spread out we are in the Lower Mainland. Q: On your social media, you posted that you’ve learned over time to rest more. Your personality seems kind of go, go, go. Can you speak to that a little bit more than you

Q: Speaking of exciting things you get invited to do, I understand you were in an action movie? A: Yeah. It’s a movie called Runaway. And I was super, super fortunate. I was approached on Instagram and asked to send in an audition tape. I sent him the tape. They said, “OK, we have a couple other people that have sent in tape.” I never asked for it, so I wasn’t married to it. Later that next day, they messaged me and they said, “Hey, good news. You got the job.” So, over a month I was gone 10 days for filming. We were in Maple Ridge, Mission, and then we spent some time in Merritt in June, and in Kamloops. I was a primary actor. So I got to do some of my own stunts, drive cars, shoot guns. It was wild. Josh Duhamel, James Franco, and Adam Beach are in it. (Editor’s note: Runaway also features Paula Patton and Summer H Howell. It is directed by James C. Clayton.) Duhamel, he was talking about UFC, and I was keeping it chill, but they’re like, “Oh, she likes the UFC too.” Someone else was like, “No, no, she is a UFC fighter.” He goes to fights all the time, so we connected on that level. The film is by Play x Play Studios—which is really like a family-style production team— and a local camera guy from Peacemaker Filmworks, Ryan Ennis, was there. Everybody there took me under their wings. It will be out in about a year. The UFC bouts take place Saturday, Oct. 17 at Edmonton’s Rogers Place. The main card will air live at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET), preceded by the prelims at 3 p.m. PT (6 p.m. ET), on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. The early prelims, including Horth’s fight, will stream on UFC FIGHT PASS at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET).

20 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

JUNIOR GOLFER TAKING SWINGS AT THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL Preston Proudfoot, 17, made the national cut and heads to Spain this fall

JENNIFER THUNCHER

jthuncher@lodestarmedia.ca

I

t will be three-ring binders, paper, pens, calculator and golf clubs for Squamish’s Preston Proudfoot as he prepares for fall. The 17-year-old is heading to the Sergio García Junior Championship, in Spain, which starts Oct. 2. Proudfoot, who is going into Grade 12, recently returned from Regina, Sask., where he was competing at the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship, an invitation-only tournament for the top U19 golfers in Canada. He tied for 67th in the country. He got there after an impressive year. The highlight, he told The Squamish Chief, was the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour Odlum Brown Classic, held in Surrey at the end of July. Proudfoot opened the Elite event with a three-under-par 69 and went on to claim the MJT Odlum Brown Junior Boys title with rounds of 69, 76, and 71 for a 216 total. He also recorded 15 birdies over the

Though they didn’t make it into the medals, it was a huge achievement getting to that level of play. The last time the Squamish high school team was at the provincials was in 2012. “It’s a big deal that we made provincials for the first time in years in Squamish,” Proudfoot said, noting he couldn’t go to provincials because he was at a tournament in Alberta. “It kind of shows how much the junior golf in Squamish is developing.”

three-day event. At the time, he credited his success to staying patient throughout the tournament. “Stick to my game and stay in the moment,” he said of his strategy, in a news release. He added that “the putt on hole nine helped build momentum going into the back.” That tournament gave him a shortlist spot for the Sergio García Junior Championship. Proudfoot’s passion for golf was a result of the pandemic, in a roundabout way. “I really got into it when organized sports closed because of COVID,” he recalled. “I was playing before, but that’s when I really got serious about it.” Asked what he loves about the game, he said it is that perseverance pays off. “I think it benefits people that have a good work ethic, because the results will end up showing,” he said.

SQUAMISH VALLEY GOLF CLUB HOME BASE

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE Patience is also definitely a virtue in golf. For Proudfoot, overcoming injury has required plenty of it. He suffered a well-recognised but uncommon

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Preston Proudfoot.

Meet Ms. Marvel! She and her siblings are little heroes for braving their rough start in life, and they are ready to move into their forever homes. When we first met her, one look at you and the hissing would start. However, Ms. Marvel has made great strides every day, has slowly learned to trust people, and now enjoys pets and affection when she is comfortable. The quickest way to her heart just might be a string with feathers on the end. Second quickest, a lickable cat treat. And once she feels safe with you, she will purr and purr. She is ready to be loved, and a quiet, patient home is what she will need to blossom into a lovely companion. She would be right at home with a friendly resident cat, or consider adopting her along with her big brother, Cyclops!

wrist injury seen in golfers, the hook of hamate fracture, not once, but twice—first in 2024 and again 2025. He has been fine this year, thankfully. “Coming back from that was really hard, and it really took a lot of patience to get my golf game back to the spot where I can compete,” he said. He has turned the mental game, something that is a mountain to climb for many athletes, into one of his best qualities. “Since I started, my mental game was always one of my weaknesses. I (would) get too angry when I play, but now it’s probably one of the best parts of my game,” he said. “I don’t give up very easy. I have a lot of grit on the golf course.” He credits that transition to maturing as an athlete and person. “Sometimes you have to zoom out. When you’re on the golf course or in a tournament, every shot, you make it more important than it really is,” he said. “One shot over a 72-hole tournament shouldn’t wreck the entire tournament.” Proudfoot also shouted out his team, the Howe Sound Sounders Golf Team, which made it to the 2026 BC School Sports AAA Golf Provincial Championship in Langley.

Proudfoot has come up on the Squamish Valley Golf Club course. The club’s general manager, Scott Wengi, has watched his progress over time. Wengi said the club has about 85 junior members, not all of whom are into competitive golf, as Proudfoot is. “A lot of them are just out there for the fun. Some like playing the odd tournament. And then there’s those like Preston that are really into that competitive side. He’s spent a lot of time working on his game and obviously it’s starting to bear fruits,” Wengi said. “He’s probably the most prolific practicer of putting that we have here at the club.” Wengi also acknowledged that the Howe Sound team, which Proudfoot is on, has progressed, with the club’s Jason Noel coaching them and taking them under his wing along the way. “It’s been a bit of a team effort, but, you know, the group of 20 or so kids that are on that team, I think, banded together well and they had a strong, cohesive sort of team format.” Wengi said he hopes the team can continue the trajectory they are on next year. He also noted the increase in popularity— and success—of golf in Squamish post-COVID. He said this season, the club is on track to see the most rounds played ever. “It’s a bit of a testament to how much fun golf can be. And it’s not just all high level competitors like Preston. It’s new people getting into it,” he said. As for Proudfoot’s golf plans after high school graduation, he says he hopes to get a golf scholarship to play at university. Wengi said, from what he has seen, Proudfoot has a bright future in the game. “Most certainly if he wants it. I think he’s already proven that in a very short period of time. Golf at the elite level is an extremely difficult place to be,” he said. “Preston has shown that he’s obviously quite capable to play at that level, especially making the cut at the nationals. And I think … if he keeps going the way he is, then I’m sure there’s plenty of opportunities for him out there.”

CLASSIFIEDS.SQUAMISHCHIEF.COM

CLASSIFIEDS

squamishchief.com

HIRE RENT SELL

Classifieds

Where locals look! CALL OR PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD WITH OUR ONLINE SERVICE FOR EITHER PRINT, ONLINE OR BOTH DEADLINE FOR PRINT ADS: MONDAY BEFORE 11:30 AM

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENTS/CONDOS

BOOK YOUR AD 604-892-9161

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER

GARAGE SALES

CLEANING

CLEANING

Housekeeping Res. Cleans SQ. Home 604-898-2333

ROOFING

GL ROOFING LTD Family Owned Since 1985

New Roofs • Re-Roofing • Repairs Gutters & Roof Cleaning Free Estimates • Seniors Welcome BBB A+ • WCB • Fully Insured

 JOIN OUR JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER JOIN OUR SENIORS NEWSLETTER SENIORS JOIN OUR Get the SENIORS latest local headlines delivered JOIN OUR & COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER straight to& your COMMUNITY inbox every morning, before NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY your first cup of coffee is even finished. RESOURCE DIRECTO

Previously Century 21, our office has been providing exceptional real estate sales and rental accommodation services in the Sea to Sky Corridor & throughout BC.

classified@squamishchief.com

Deadline: Monday 3pm

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 21

HOME SERVICES

squamishchief.com

Get the added punch to make your business ad standout with a classified display ad. Contact a sales rep today! Obituaries – In Print and Online in our Local Community News With Picture & Free Colour

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE — Saturday, Aug 29. 10–3! 38232 Hemlock Ave, Valleycliffe Good stuff and great deals! Bring a friend, bring some cash and make us an offer!

Squamishchief.com – Classifieds

Free ad design, with colour and other options.

NEWSLETTER

CELEBRATIONS | SERVICES | COMMUNITY AND MORE...

RESOURCE RESOURCEDIRECTOR DIRECTO

CLICK OR CALL TO VIEW...

Get the latest local headlines delivered straight todelivered your inbox every morning, before Get the latest local headlines your first cupbefore of coffee is even finished. straightComprehensive to your inbox every community morning, your first cup of coffee is even finished.and Comprehensive community directory of local services

www.prmbc.ca 604.892.5954 Unit 101-38142 Cleveland Ave, Squamish

604-240-5362 GLRoofing.ca

Comprehensive community

directory of local services and non-profits in Squamish directory of local services and Get the latest local headlines delivered non-profits in Squamish non-profits in Squamish

straight to your inbox every morning, before your first cup of coffee is even finished.

Includes: Get the latest local headlines delivered straight to your inbox every morning, before Includes: Includes: Get the latest local headlines delivered your first cup of is even finished. • A comprehensive directory of straight tocoffee your inbox every morning, before non-profits and clubs. your first cup of coffee•is finished. • even comprehensive directory AAcomprehensive directory ofof

SENIORS SENIORS SENIORS & COMMUNITY &&COMMUNITY COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY RESOURCE DIRECTORY RESOURCE DIRECTORY

non-profitsand andclubs. clubs. •non-profits Local and regional Government Friday, August 21st, 2026 • Local and regional Government information • Local and regional Government

information Friday,•information August 21st, 2026 A special Senior's Section Friday, 28th, 2026 • A August special Senior's Section Friday, August 21st, 2026

• Don’t AAugust special Senior's Friday, 28th, 2026 miss out, call Section your rep

Book your space now!

Book your space now! our growing community young ageless! BookReach your space now! Reach our growing community bothboth young andand ageless!

Reach our growing community both young and ageless! Deadlines Deadlines

Friday, August 28th, 2026 Don’t miss out, call your rep today!

Don’t miss out, call your rep today! October 2026 today!October 2026

Distribution Distribution

October 2026

Distributed Squamish Distributedinthroughout Distributed in Squamish Distributed Distribution Areayou non profit or club, make throughout Squamish in the Chief Distributed throughout Deadlines Squamish in the Chief Are you nonaprofit or club, make throughout Squamish in the Chief Squamish in the Chief Distributed in Squamish Newspaper, Newsstands, Shops, Friday, August 21st, 2026 Newspaper, Newsstands, Shops, Distributed in Squamish Distributed sure included your included send information to Newspaper, Newsstands, Shops, Friday, AugustBOOKINGS 21st, 2026 Newspaper, Newsstands, Shops, Distributed throughout sure your send information to AD SPACE Professional, Health care and RealProfessional, Health care and Are you a non profit or club, make throughout Squamish in the Chief Professional, Health care and RealProfessional, Health care and AD ARTWORK SUBMISSION Squamish in the Chief Real-estate offices, Recreationsites and in sales@squmamishchief.com estate offices, Recreation ADFriday, ARTWORK SUBMISSION Real-estate offices, Recreation sales@squmamishchief.com estate offices, Recreation sites and in Newspaper, Newsstands, Shops, August 21st, 2026 Newspaper, Newsstands, Shops, sitesand andininRecreational Recreational & Seniors sure your included send information to sites &Facilities. Seniors Recreational & Seniors Seniors Friday,28th, August 28th, 2026 Recreational & Facilities. Friday, August 2026 Professional, Health care and RealProfessional, Health care and Facilities. Facilities. AD ARTWORK SUBMISSION Real-estate offices, Recreationsites and in sales@squmamishchief.com estate offices, Recreation sites and in Recreational & Seniors Recreational & Seniors Facilities. Friday, August 28th, 2026 Contact bookadvertising your advertising callemail: or email: Published by The Squamish Chief Facilities. Contact To bookToyour space,space, call or Published by The Squamish Chief 38113 Avenue,, Squamish, 38113 2nd 2nd Avenue,, Squamish, 604-892-9161 604-892-9161 B.C.,B.C., V8B V8B 0B90B9 www.squamishchief.com www.squamishchief.com Contact To book your advertising space, call or email: Published by The Squamish Chief ads@squamishchief.com ads@squamishchief.com 38113 2nd Avenue,, Squamish,

ADBOOKINGS SPACE BOOKINGS AD SPACE

604-892-9161 ads@squamishchief.com

Distributed in in Squamish Distributed Squamish Distributed

B.C., V8B 0B9 www.squamishchief.com

Published byby The Squamish Published The SquamishChief Chief

TAKE A BREAK

22 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

HOROSCOPE WEEK OF AUGUST 27, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. Scoundrels 5. Throat sound 9. Cut 12. Deplaned 13. Discourteous 14. Bunyan’s tool 15. Tender 16. Inkling 17. Still 18. Mall visitors 20. Physical movements 22. Talk fondly 23. Wild donkey 24. Behind 26. Power unit 29. Spoke falsely 33. Branding ____ 35. Life story 36. Jealousy 37. Greek harp

38. Dull person 40.Shirt type 41. Rock group, with “The” 43. Employ 45. Bother 49. Soil 52. Expert 53. Haze 55. Italian bread, once 56. Bear’s pad 57. Cabbage’s relative 58. Skyrocket 59. Gallery exhibit 60. Mail receiver 61. Weapons

5. Crescent 6. Polynesian dance 7. Teacher 8. Assembles 9. BLT dressing 10. Farm animals 11. Moistens 19. Boar’s mate 21. Land amid water 24. Be sickly 25. Young fish 27. Not typical 28. Gift for Dad 30. Situated within 31. Adam’s mate 32. Coloring agent 34. Small salamander 39. Payable 42. Corn coverings 44.Mexican sauce 45. Crib word 46. Cake froster 47. Transmitted 48. Machete’s kin 50. Mine car 51. Towel pronoun 54. “____ Smart”

ARIES March 21-April 19

LEO July 23-Aug. 22

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21

A backlog of tasks at work may create pressure, but it also brings in some welcome income. You might need to go through your accounts or invoices carefully to avoid any mistakes or oversights.

The emergence of new opportunities will bring significant growth potential. This will likely require you to put in extra hours at work to see your initiatives through and bring them to fruition.

Your task load will increase, both at work and at home, and you’ll be putting out fires on all fronts. Don’t hesitate to ask those around you for a hand; they’ll be happy to help lighten your load.

TAURUS April 20-May 20

VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22

Friends may suggest a shopping trip or a fun outing, but you could feel more inclined to head off on your own, get some exercise or dive into an exciting personal experience.

Your employer may offer you a special placement or training program that paves the way to a promising career. Once completed, it could lead to a promotion, followed by a celebratory journey and moments of pure joy.

GEMINI May 21-June 20

LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22

Taking a step back will help you ease the pressure and adopt a broader perspective on your aspirations. With this fresh mindset, you’ll find you can redirect your personal or professional path toward sincerely inspiring horizons.

This month of fresh starts invites you to take stock of your life. Whether you’re at school or in the workforce, take this opportunity to realign your habits with your priorities. Imagine a new, more authentic life path that corresponds with your values.

CANCER June 21-July 22

SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Good friends concerned about your health will motivate you to adopt an active routine before winter. These efforts will boost both your physical health and your selfconfidence.

AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You’ll spend precious moments with family, personalizing your home to suit your tastes. The changes you make will bring you great satisfaction. The full moon will breathe new life into your living environment.

PISCES Feb. 19-March 20

You’ll be making many trips Your close friends may to accompany loved ones or Despite your aversion to large convince you to go on a relaxing groups, you’ll be tasked with to conduct business. Your weekend getaway, or your phone and online accounts organizing a major event. This partner could surprise you with forced step outside your comfort will be buzzing with activity, a romantic retreat. In any case, zone will prove that venturing reflecting your inexhaustible the atmosphere will be soothing beyond your usual routines curiosity and natural ease in communicating. often leads to tangible results. and deeply revitalizing.

Crossword puzzle answers use American spelling

SUDOKU HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS:

DOWN 1. Movie personnel 2. Burn-soothing plant 3. Scorsese, e.g. 4. Exec’s clerk

The Parish of

YOUR PLACE OF

St. John the Divine, Squamish

Join Us Every Sunday Worship, Word, KidsRock & Youth 38055 Cleveland Ave. therocksquamish.com

Holy Communion and Morning Worship Sundays at 10:00 AM Rev.Cameron Gutjahr 1930 Diamond Road 604-898-5100

www.squamishanglicanchurch.ca info@squamishanglicanchurch.ca

Exalting Jesus, Equipping His Followers, Engaging the World

Worship Service Sundays 10am on our website and Facebook Live

2262ReadCres. 604-898-3737 www.squamishbaptistchurch.org

See Website for Service times and location coastalchurch.org/squamish

Share your PLACE OF WORSHIP with Squamish for $14/week - Call today to book your spot 604.892.9161

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 | 23

squamishchief.com

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

GUTTER SERVICES

HEATING & SHEET METAL 1005A Industrial Way, Squamish, BC

Repairs & Service Plans

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces i • Outdoor Living i i • Hot Water Tanks • Air i Conditioning i i i • HVAC • Gas fitting i • Servicing i i

Gutter Guards

SQUAMISH BUSINESS BOARD

Advertise your business/service for only $30/week • 604.892.9161 • ads@squamishchief.com

Gutter Installation

778-996-5383 www. w ww ww.TheGutterMan.ca ww e utterMan.ca

HOME HEALTHCARE

Home Healthcare

■ Bracing ■ Wheelchairs ■ Grab Bars

Moss Removal Gutter Cleaning

HOME RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION

Lawyers

604-886-0004 info@suncoastlaw.ca Serving Squamish and Gibsons

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm

construction

604-567-6604 | www.davieshh.com

CONTACT US TODAY TO BOOK! WWW.WOODRIDGE.BUILD | INFO@WOODRIDGE.BUILD

REAL ESTATE

RESTAURANT

WEEKEND CHINESE STYLE Mountain Burger House BUFFET

MANAGERS THAT CARE • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • LONG TERM RENTALS • BOUTIQUE STYLE STRATA MANAGEMENT

MIKE JONES

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Call for a free consultation Info@avesta1.com

604-815-4545 • www.avesta1.com

LEGAL

Conner Wear Holly Stewart

■ Hospital Beds ■ Rental Equipment ■ Mobility Scooters

PROPERTY AND STRATA MANAGERS

Your local heating, hea ing ventilation ven ila ion and air conditioning condi ioning experts. exper s.

Wills & Estate Planning • Corporate & Commercial • Contract Review Land Development • Probate

Your Trusted Healthcare Partners for over 50 years

119 - 1201 Commercial Way, Squamish

www.newellheating.com Contact us for a free estimate: info@newellheating.com  604-567-8539

Sea to Sky Real Estate Professional • Connected • Prepared • Hardworking

604-815-2143

www.mikejonesrealty.com

Since 1990

Open 7 days a week 7am-3pm All day Breakfast & Daily Lunch

Friday 5pm – 7-pm 604-892-5544 38198 Cleveland Ave., Squamish BC • V8B 0B4

Advertise here! $

only

30 per week

604.892.9161 ads@squamishchief.com

24 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026

squamishchief.com

Spacious Condos That Feel Like Home Elevated 1, 2, & 3 Bed Homes in Squamish

info@finchdrive.com (236) 513-4953

Register Today

CONTACT US

*This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made with a disclosure statement. Prices, incentives, sizes, and details are subject to change without notice. Prices include advertised incentives and exclude applicable taxes. Artists renderings are interpretations only and should not be relied upon. Sales by DHD Realty. E&O.E.