. , ’.. i.0, ,i ’ _.. ., .I 1 )I. i District to hire consultant for omic plan BY BRIGITTEBETERSEN The Chief Members of the District of Squamish’s economi levelopment strategy steering committee are pIar ling to soon begin reviewing proposals receive ; Tribute to a rom various consultants interested in preparing nulti-year strategy outlining the community’s be: lptions for a bright economic future. The district accepted proposals from consultant ntil Aug. 17 and the committee plans to begii =viewing applications on Aug. 25. Mayor Corinne Lonsdale, a member of the com iittee, said Squamish is in need of an economic Ian to diversify the economy and create jobs. Shc lid a clear, well-defined strategy would help the smmunity plan its future and provide a framework )r development initiatives for the next five years he main goal of the strategy is to identify direc ons, priorities and action plans to create sustain de jobs. “I hope we will have a document we will actuallj ;ablk to put to work,” said Lonsdale. The mayor said a consultant will be required tc :velop the strategy because Mitchell Edgar, pamish’s economic development officer, is cur- ~:!jworking on a number of initiatives and deve’l- iing this strategy will require the specific focus hich a consultant would be able to provide. Edgar iuld be expected‘to lead the committee, be the Memorial sports event nsultant’s key contact and monitor development ; a great success ~ - L 9. -. ;. ’be strategy. ’,% _.) .: ~ < it’s an issue of timeliness and efficiency.” .,onsdale said a recommendation to hire the ;elected consultant will likely be voted on by coun- in September. i Top Story 3 The most recent economic development strategy - !or the district was prepared in 1990. i Opinion 10 In the district’s terms of reference outlined in the i Letters 15-12 yequest for proposals seeking a consultant for the j Valley Voice 13 mject, a number of the strategy’s objectives are Pighlighted. The strategy is expected to enhance ; sports 25 tconomic growth and development, create ways of SQTV 21 soosting the business climate and attracting invest- ; Classifieds 28 nent while expanding and retaining existing busi- iesses, encourage new business creation and create iew jobs through diversification of the economy. The strategy ~uldalso provide for a review and iectoral analysis of the existing Squarnish and -egional economy, evaluate strengths, weaknesses Ind opportunities for the local economic base, and KEVINMCKINNON~HI! CHIEF irovide recomniendations on how Squainish can JOHNFRENCH :en%WWiaans of Vancouver made history Sunday by crossing the finish line first in the inau- ?AGE 3 ietter position itself in the global marketplace. The ;urd Squamish Triathlon. Williams completed the gruelling event in I :56:40. See Page 25 for ;trategy would also strive to create consensus in the tory. ;ommunity by encouraging public participation. Ipportunities for partnerships between various institutions are also to be identi- Part of the strategy is to conduct a feasibility of the Spl~1ishIndustrial Park. The dis- ph11ing to establish a program to evelop and market the second phase of the park. BY KisvriN NICKINNON expected to produce the analysis and include Thc Chief safety rope. But a piece of debris was sent up into thc air, severe head injury during the filming of a television attendants until an ambulance arrived. The victim 8 old owner built teering committee lo yr. series Saturday at Minaty Bay, just south of Britannia was transported by helicopter from nearby Britannia 5 bedroom, 3 bath, Beach to Vancouver General Hospital. Highlands cul-de-sac home C;zll me today to take 8 look ai 2547 Montrose Way owe Sound and the Squamish Nation, Nanci Fultsn “(Akerstream) was the most safety-conscious per- Tuesday, August 18,1998 @ The Chief Squamish, B.C. Bits & .Pieces - Weather Watch -. 1 On the council agenda this .week J I Upcoming issues for the Aug. 18 council meeting at 7 p.m. at Municipal Hall: . i 4,- [ Council will consider a motion to give first and second readings to an amendment to the district’s zoning bylaw to legal- ize secondary suites, subject to certain conditions, and to schedule a public hearing on the issue for Sept. 29. I Tuesday Wednesday I The A motion will be considered to give first and second readings to the final draft of the community’s Official Community Sunny with A mix of sun Plan. A public hearing on the plan is to be scheduled for Sept. 16. own :loudy periods. and cloud. rn Thc Low 12. Low 7. Dr. Paul Martiquet, medical health officer with the Coast Garibaldi Community Health Services Society, is scheduled to Whis High 22. High 15. High 23. High 24. speak about provincial health goals and a community health profile as it relates to children and youths. Lilloc offici Council will consider a motion to request the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District board consider seeking approval from A Pe The Moon news _I----I__ the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks for an amendment to the SLRD’s solid waste management plan to use existing landfills to their maximum capacities. Main i 1 from A motion will be considered to give approval to proceed with selection of an engineering consultant and completion of a j, Pub1 study to finalize upgrading requirements for sea dikes, to develop an implementation strategy, and to prepare an opera- \ anno tion and maintenance manual under the provincial flood protection assistance firnd program for a total cost of $25,000, I sale, 1 up tc was New M~~~~ First Quarter ~~11Moon Last Quarter i council will consider endorsing the final draft of the Stawamus River and Mashiter Creek Integrated Watershed i Management Plan completed in June. The plan will be subject to annual reviews. Aug. 21 Aug. 30 Aug. 7 Aug. 14 : , I hasc Gone Fishin’ est ir I_- since I___ News from years , recer The pink salmon should be A look back in time ‘J its 01 running soon, although this is aoneQ bvinI 1; ing an off year and there won Compiled by Kevin McKinnon from The Squamish Times courtesy of the Squamish Public Library, and The Squamish Chief Bow a large return. Squamish rece1 Information courtesy of Week of August 18 reaffirming a choice made some 20 years ago when the corn- - chasc Steve’s Fishin’ Out West. munity, via referendum, voted in favor of fluoridating the tions Five years ago this week water supply. invo From the archives of’khe Chief &be A growing number of Squamish commuters are snaking Fifteen years ago this week PaPe 9. ‘I Albe .1 ,i their way into the city each morning. The increased traffic Whistler’s mayor wants written assurance from AIR POLLUTANT INDEX Squamish Daily Maximums i volume on Hwy. 99 is partially being driven by high real Transportation Minister Alex Fraser that some upgrading of Pres! Dale Total Sulphur Ozone Inhalable estate prices in Vancouver’s Lower Mainland region, and a Hwy. 99 is planned between Squamish and Whistler. In an reduced dioxide articulate i 24hr.avg.) desire to find better quality living by former urbanites. While announcement last Monday, Fraser said bridges and four lane OP SLI1 p h iir P the average price for a home in such suburbs as South Delta passing sections are planned between Horseshoe Bay and DU A~ig.10 5 0 10 17 is approaching the $300,000 mark, a similar home can be Squarnish over the 12 years and that $138 million is allotted seasc Aug. 11 5 0 15 14 purchased in Squamish for about half that amount. for the work. However, Mayor Mark Angus of Whistler says squ; Aug. 12 5 0 18 20 Squamish’s safe atmosphere, easy access to outdoor activi- it’s not clear whether Brohm Ridge and Duffy Lake road are issut Au~.13 I; 0 22 20 oper Aug. 14 5 0 16 23 ties and smaller schools are drawing young families as an included for expenditures. alternative to the city. sustt Aug. 15 5 0 16 17 on A~ig.16 5 0 13 6 Twenty years ago this week Ten years ago this week With the easing of the forest fire hazard in the Squarnish Dist. lndcx value: 0-25 = Good 26-50 = Fair 51-100 = Poor is lo Over 100 = Very Poor From the archives of The Squamish Times Ranger District, local logging firms went back to work on ktthe people decide. That’s the conclusion of members of Aug. IS. Assistant Ranger John Bradley said on Monday that (loa Squamish council who voted Aug. 9 to go to referendum over the fire hazard went down to moderate following the week- tall the controversial fluoridation of the town’s water supply. In end rain and he expected it to drop to low after another day’s rem; resc: BY the November civic election, voters will be asked the ques- rain. There were no fires on the weekend and while the camp- Fax: tion, “Are you in favor of continuing fluoridation of the water fire ban was still in effect, Bradley anticipated that it would men cons 4604) supply in the District of Squamish?” soon be lifted, following the cooler temperatures and the 892-84 Should the choice be yes, then Squamish voters will be rainfall. , Do1 E-mail: [email protected] , - WCl sq bers e gara member. .&tribute to veterans deta Roa betv Special issue NQV.10, 1998 in The Chief A’community project 1 WHERE TO HAND IN YOUR PHOTOS: are 1 r * Of mor Submit photos of your family and friends who The Chief 0 381 13 Second Avenue the Legion & Chief kau have served in the Armed Forces.