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9th January, 2012

Information about the history of rock climbing in Squamish sought by researcher (see attached PDF request).

2nd December, 2011

SHS Newsletter

The most recent SHS newsletter Vol. 5 No. 3 is now available.

30th October, 2011

Film Presentation Saturday Nov. 12

The Squamish Historical Society is honoured to host Don Grant, archivist of the Hollyburn Heritage Society, who will present his film "Hugh Aikens: Mountain Photographer" on Saturday, November 12 at 8 pm at the Brackendale Art Gallery. Admission is by donation. For information about Aikens and the film please see attached.

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13th May, 2011

The Squamish Historical Society in the News

Two recent columns related to SHS activities featured in local publications:

SNAP Sea to Sky (May 2011) "The Legend of John Drenka"
The Chief ( May 13, 2011) "Rebuilding the Past"

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28th April, 2011

Squamish Historical Society AGM and elections

The SHS held their AGM on Thursday, April 28 at Rockwell's at the Garibaldi Springs Resort Hotel and elected their executive for 2011-12:
President-Bianca Peters
Vice President-Helmut Manzl
Secretary-Betty Adamson
Treasurer-Mike Jenson
Director-Spen Hinde
Director-Lesley Keith

24th April, 2011

The Squamish Historical Society Pays Tribute to John Drenka

Friends and relatives of John Drenka gathered on Saturday April 16 at the Sea to Sky Hotel to honour the elder statesman of the forestry industry in Squamish.
After some opening remarks from our president Bianca Peters, Mayor Gardner and our local MLA Joan McIntyre paid tribute to the guest of honour followed by the premiere of The Legend of John Drenka, an original SHS video documentary. Following the video presentation members of the audience took advantage of the open mic format to toast, and in some cases roast JD.

26th March, 2011

Long time Squamish resident and well know local hotelier Joe LaVenture passes away

18th March, 2011

John Drenka Tribute

Join us on Saturday April 16 at the Sea to Sky Hotel @ 1 pm for a tribute to John Drenka the elder statesman of the logging industry in Squamish.

6th March, 2011

March 10: SHS Membership Meeting: Francine Erickson on Woodfibre

The next Squamish Historical Society meeting will be held this Thursday, March 10th at 7 pm with guest speaker Francine Erickson who will be speaking about the history of Woodfibre, her Woodfibre Facebook Group, and the upcoming Woodfibre reunion that will be taking place in July 2011 at the CN Roundhouse at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.

The meeting will take place at the Squamish Arts Council building (AKA the old Squamish Chamber of Commerce office at the end of Cleveland Avenue, across the street from the August Jack Hotel, downtown Squamish). Everyone is welcome.

16th February, 2011

SHS February Updates

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