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A Special Air Quality Statement has been issued for our region due to wildfire smoke. Smoke levels can shift quickly and vary across locations, increasing potential health risks. Schools have been advised to take precautionary measures, including limiting outdoor activities. HVAC systems with MERV-13 filters are running to help maintain indoor air quality. Click the headline for more information.

All Sea to Sky School District schools are open today, Friday, June 13. We are closely monitoring the Dryden Creek wildfire situation, and if anything changes that might affect school operations, we will communicate with you immediately. In the meantime, please note that school administrators will continue to use their professional judgement regarding outdoor activities, particularly in the absence of any formal air quality alerts. For the latest and most accurate updates, please visit the District of Squamish’s page by clicking on the headline of this story.

Students from St’a7mes School in Squamish are embracing a transformative educational approach known as Two-Eyed Seeing, which integrates Indigenous knowledge with Western science. Through initiatives like ocean learning days at Porteau Cove—featuring sturgeon legends, scuba diving demonstrations, and marine biology lessons—students deepen their connection to ancestral lands and gain a holistic understanding of their environment. Read the full article by clicking on the headline.