2014 was a year to remember as community groups came together to plan the commemoration and celebration of 100 years of Squamish history during this milestone year. In 2014, Squamish celebrated one hundred years since the name ‘Squamish’ was adopted, the original townsite of Squamish (today’s downtown area) was completed, and when provincial legislation passed to pave the way for the town’s incorporation.
The District of Squamish also celebrated the 50th anniversary of its incorporation in 2014, marking the amalgamation of Squamish with Brackendale and Mamquam in 1964.
One hundred years ago, the town’s name officially changed from Newport to Squamish and the town site of Squamish (today’s downtown) was completed.
That same week, an Act to incorporate Squamish received Royal Assent on March 4, 1914.
Act to Incorporate the City of Squamish - Tuesday, March 3, 1914 (summary)Act to incorporate the City of Squamish Tuesday, March 3, 1914. (full) |
Squamish would wait another 34 years until 1948 for actual incorporation as the Village of Squamish.
1948 Letters Patent |
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1949 Letters Patent |
The year 1914 also marked significant milestones in the railway construction, with track being laid north from Cheakamus, and the completion of a new deep sea dock to accommodate rail barges and large vessels. By fall of that year, Squamish was connected north by rail as far as Pemberton.
Fifty years ago, on December 15, 1964, Squamish, Brackendale and Mamquam amalgamated into a new District Municipality of Squamish.
1964 Letters Patent |
1948 - 1949
George Stanley Clarke, Chairman
1950 (January to July)
J.R. Morrison, Chairman
1950 - 1955
George Stanley Clarke, Chairman
1956 - 1959
J.F. Jacobsen, Chairman
1960 - 1961
S.R. Bishop, Chairman
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1975 – 1976 David D. Stewart, Mayor |
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1977 – 1979 (spring) Patrick J. Brennan, Mayor |
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1979 (spring) - 1980 (full) Isidoro L. Boscariol, Mayor |
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1980 (November) – 1984 W.J. Elliott, Mayor |
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1984 (November) – 1988 Egon H. Tobus, Mayor |
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1988 (December) – 1990 Phil A. Turner, Mayor |
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1990 (December) – 1993 Egon H. Tobus, Mayor |
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1993 (December) – 2002 Corinne Lonsdale, Mayor |
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2003 – 2008 Ian Sutherland, Mayor |
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2008 – 2011 Gregory K. Gardner, Mayor |
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2011 – 2014 |
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2014 - 2018 |
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2018 - 2022 |
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2022 - present |
December 9, 2024
Information regarding ongoing disruptions due to Canada Post strike action
The District is reminding residents of ongoing disruptions as a result of the Canada Post strike action.
December 3, 2024
District seeks community input to shape future parking management in Downtown Squamish and tourism-based locations
The District of Squamish is seeking public input as it develops a plan to manage Downtown and tourism-based parking.
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