For Michelle Gonzalez-Ticas, a FortisBC community relations manager, having the opportunity to meet new community members, and strengthen connections with people she’s already met through EGP Project engagement activities, is one of the best parts of attending community events like the Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival. "The festival has deep roots in the Squamish Community, bringing together families and people of all ages. It’s a wonderful example of Squamish’s vibrant community spirit and our team looks forward to attending every year."
There’s something for everyone at the Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival. Each day, the events are tailored to a different audience. FortisBC was a co-sponsor of the Kid’s Festival, which took place on the Saturday. "The Kid’s Festival is an important one for me because it’s all about activities for the kids," Michelle admits. "As a parent of toddlers, it’s close to my heart. Our FortisBC tent is interactive, and we make sure to have something fun for the kids. This year, we had a bean bag toss, a bubble machine and gave out colour changing pencils. It’s great knowing we’re helping the kids make lasting memories at the festival."
On Sunday, the team set up at the Loggers Sports Show, which showcases loggers’ sporting activities. Michelle notes that on both days, a number of community members who visited the tent wanted to talk to the team about the EGP Project. "We see ourselves as part of the community and genuinely enjoy talking to everyone," says Michelle. “We want people to feel comfortable approaching us with questions, so it’s important to offer opportunities to chat in a more casual setting at community events."
Congratulations to all the competitors! We look forward to attending many more events in the Squamish community as we strengthen our partnership with local businesses and families. We can’t wait to see everyone at next year’s festival!
