Squamish News

The District of Squamish has installed permanent signs cautioning residents about wildlife on a popular Brackendale trail. 

Squamish RCMP and SAR are actively searching for man who fell into the Squamish river this afternoon.

The new SPCA manager, Krista Unser, says 2018 will be a big year for SPCA as the new facility will enable the organisation to do much more for people as well as the animals in the community.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is partnering with the Squamish Hospice Society to build a four-bed hospice in Squamish. It is expected to open by spring next year. 

Police are looking for a male and female, between 20-30 years old, Caucasian, and were driving an older model white Ford Escape. 

Local police officials say there have been similar calls in the past, and they would like to people going up the gondola to know the time when the last one leaves.

A new music festival may be coming to Squamish in 2019. The details are scant for now, but the district is working with a event management company to finalise the details.

May is Lyme Disease awareness month and high season for ticks that transmit the disease. Squamish resident Brandy Wilmot shares her personal experience while informing people about the signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease.

Squamish RCMP is inviting local residents to an open house to be held at the local RCMP detachment on Saturday, May 12, between 1 and 4 pm.

Squamish RCMP is reminding residents to keep doors locked and secure valuable items following an increase in residential break and enters.